Still taking it all in. Grateful to have led my modeling agency @hi.resmodels in creative directing and producing a show that celebrated Detroit’s design legacy for Detroit Month of Design. Special thank you to my family and friends. Your love and support fuel me. This journey is for us 🥂
Models and show team, ya’ll are truly amazing. Another thank you to @huntstreetstation@eveningofarts@luvlito
Lowkey missing the team and that show rush 🥹 but I’m excited, there’s more beautiful moments to create 🛫
Slide 1, 2 + 5 📸 @benzo_be
Slide 3 @creativepearco
Slide 4 + 6 @penydetroit
Fur coat by featured designer @bhogalli_leather_inc
Two years ago this was just a sketch and a promise. Behind the scenes, we’ve been shaping an in-house studio with creative direction, professional models, and full-service fashion production so we could show up with intention.
Today, HI.RES MODELS takes its first step into the light. We’ve celebrated early wins, learned so much, and built a team who cares about craft. 💓
Detroit, it’s nice to meet you. ✨
Ria + HI.RES Team
In-house team:
CEO/Agency Director: @channelria
Agency Advisor: @mistyangelique
DP: @jonahradio
Fashion Director: @iralynellise
Fashion Editor: @cozijay
MUA: @iamaudibeatz
The story continues 🙏🏽
I’m grateful for the experience pageantry gave me. Looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way. It led me here 🌻
Within the last couple of years, I’ve kept @hi.resmodels very close to me, curating it internally. Couldn’t be more proud that it’s finally time to share her with the world ✨ 2025 we got special things planned
shot: @penydetroit
Last Sunday was just an introduction to HI.RES MODELS 🥂
In partnership with Savage X Fenty Detroit, we hosted our first agency mixer. This night was an intentional gathering of Detroit creatives, a look into the HI.RES brand, and setting the tone for what’s ahead. A special thank you to everyone that came and supported us!
Our hearts are full with gratitude🩷✨
We are still riding the high from this past Sunday.
An agency mixer night at the Savage X Fenty store produced by HI.RES MODELS - a newly developed, Detroit-based modeling agency was a success 🥂
Our purpose was to bring together Detroit creatives, a scene we care deeply about, while introducing HI.RES MODELS to the public.
The fashion, energy, and turnout speaks for itself. Definitely a night to remember! 🤍🎂✨
Special thank you to @savagexfenty for the collaboration
founder, ceo, creative director: @channelria
director of photography, co-creative director: @jonahradio
fashion director: @iralynellise
fashion editor: @cozijay
hair glam: @chrisantewon
mua: @iamaudibeatz
models: @stasiamaree@julietlibertyy@juliansavoury@showtime_ry
production assistants: @norhan.malan@saffronmj27
Detroit, in just one post you’ve sold out our first event!
We’re so excited to host our Agency Mixer this Sunday, April 12, 5-8p at the Savage X Fenty store downtown on Woodward. This is a networking and celebration event that includes perks, giveaways, and a showcase by HI.RES MODELS in the newest Fenty drop.
Curated drink station by @sippingwithtay
Photo shoot moment with @benzo_be
& a brand experience with @zarbiedontmiss
Because this venue has a very strict limited capacity, we’ve done a second confirmation sweep to ensure RSVP spots. If you’ve received a text message from us saying we’ll see you Sunday, you are officially on our name list!
Guests who’ve already RSVP’d, please check your emails for our second confirmation sweep to ensure you get this text message.
No worries if you’ve missed us this time or we weren’t able to accommodate because we’re at capacity, we’ll be hosting more events and fashion shows 😉
We’ll see confirmed guests Sunday 🤍
Detroit, you’re invited 🤍
For our first event of the year we’re bringing the city together for a HI.RES MODELS Agency Mixer at Savage X Fenty Detroit store downtown on Woodward 🥂
The night will also feature a live HI.RES MODELS showcase with our models styled in the latest Savage X Fenty pieces. A curated night of fashion, networking, and creative energy.
Curated drink station by @sippingwithtay
Photo shoot moment with @benzo_be
& a brand experience with @zarbiedontmiss
Explore more of the night’s perks through the RSVP link in our bio.
Limited capacity (RSVP required to attend)
We’ll see you there!
Model: @stasiamaree wearing On The Dot Mesh Unlined Demi bra and Savage x Seamless Boy bottoms
Creative Director: @channelria
DP: @jonahradio
Fashion Director: @iralynellise
MUA: @iamaudibeatz
In September 2024, I had the honor of creative directing a fashion showcase for Evening of Arts during Detroit Month of Design at Hunt Street Station.
I kept seeing a retro-style beauty advertisement as the intro to the showcase. When I rallied the team, we made it happen 🤞🏽
Delighted to create and learn and do it again 🥰
Slide 1: Retro Beauty Ad Intro
Slide 2: @hi.resmodels Signed Model | Stasia Mincey Opener
Slide 3: Showcase team credits and the crowd that showed out!
Excited to share that I’ve been selected for the 2026 Fellowship Cohort with @ChngeCollective . I’ll be joining leaders from different cities who are working to create meaningful change in their communities.
Every leader has the opportunity to pick a civic plan for their community. Mine has already changed since my acceptance!
Between my community work and my passions, (music, fashion, and entertainment) I’ve spent a lot of time pondering.
I’ve decided my focus is Detroit’s creative scene. Helping bridge gaps and build the kind of structure that allows creatives here to grow and move at a bigger scale. While Detroit’s selling factor is “underground”, the scene is powerful, and I want to see it continue to grow and be recognized.
Grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to the journey. 🥂
Q&A with @penydetroit 💚
My mom always says, “make sure to take care of yourself”. I’m understanding more of what she means. Showing up for myself with grace and moving with ease is caring for the crafts I so deeply love 🩷
The work didn’t stop. We’ve been refining with intention.
Listening and aligning with our modeling community.
To all the models who’ve submitted to @hi.resmodels thank you. Our team sees you. More soon. ✨
