Tatee Sakr
Part-Time Faculty
Email
sakrt@newschool.edu
Office Location
L - 2 West 13th Street
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Tatee Sakr is a seasoned fashion designer and creative director with over 17 years of experience. She has held senior design positions at renowned brands such as DKNY Jeans International, Donna Karan, and Armani, overseeing the complete design process from concept to production. In 2021, Tatee began teaching as an adjunct professor, sharing her industry expertise with students in design and studio courses. She emphasizes essential skills like sewing, draping, pattern drafting, and 3D design using tools like Clo3D and Browzwear (VStitcher). As the creative director of her eponymous ethical luxury ready-to-wear brand, Tatee integrates sustainability and universal design principles into her work, encouraging students to apply these values in their creative processes.
Her teaching philosophy centers on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), aiming to foster an inclusive environment for the next generation of fashion designers. Through her multifaceted career, Tatee continues to influence the fashion industry by merging practical experience with academic instruction, inspiring students to innovate while adhering to principles of sustainability and inclusivity.