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Sakina Pitts
Principal
Principal
About Our School
Vision
The School of Fashion and Design envisions a dynamic community where students can manifest their creative style, pioneer new design innovations, and influence the world of fashion.
Mission
To educate and inspire students to explore their academic and creative potential through the lens of fashion and design. We leverage the design process across the curriculum and afford students space to imagine, problem solve, and collaborate in preparation for future success.
Our School in the News
With Help from Students, Rutgers-Newark Mascot Gets a Makeover
The Rutgers-Newark campus mascot, a fox named Scarlet Raider, has gotten a new look. But the transformation won’t be complete until students shape Raider’s style and identity. “Over the course of this year, we’ll be developing the mascot story and background. What is its personality? What is its major? What are its interests? What does […]
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Newark School of Fashion & Design High School Students Collaborate to Design Custom Cleats for the New York Jets’ Garret Wilson
[Newark, NJ] Students from the Newark School of Fashion & Design (NSFD) recently embarked on an extraordinary journey as they were granted a rare opportunity to design custom football cleats for New York Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson. This exclusive collaboration unfolded through a strategic partnership between the New York Jets and Microsoft Surface, […]
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Newark School of Fashion & Design Receives $10,000 Donation From Macy’s
Students partner with experts at The Blueprint Denim Washhouse and Macy’s presents a $10,000 donation for the second consecutive year The Newark School of Fashion & Design (NSFD) is proud to announce, through their continued partnership with Macy’s, a generous donation of $10,000 for a second consecutive year! NSFD students were able to learn about […]
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