Burak Cakmak emphasizing sustainability at Parsons

This month, Burak Cakmak will begin his tenure as the new Dean of Fashion at Parsons, The New School for Design, the design school known for producing Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Jason Wu, and Derek Lam. This is Cakmak's first entrance into the world of academia, but, he already has some major plans for revamping the excellent design program. He succeeds Simon Collins who stepped down after six years. In his new role, Cakmak will be overseeing the programs in BFA Fashion Design, AAS degree programs in Fashion Design and Marketing, and the MFA in Fashion Design and Society.