Tannaz Barkhordari is a fashion designer and educator specialising in sustainable fashion practices, textile innovation, and natural dyeing. Her work centres on integrating ecological thinking with contemporary design, with a focus on regenerative approaches and material experimentation.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design from Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, and in 2024 completed a Master’s in Creative Enterprise and Innovation at the same institution. Her postgraduate research explored sustainable business models for emerging fashion practices.
Alongside her academic work, Tannaz is committed to fostering critical and creative thinking in design education, supporting the next generation of designers to engage with sustainability in meaningful and innovative ways.
Tannaz Barkhordari is a fashion designer and educator specialising in sustainable fashion practices, textile innovation, and natural dyeing. Her work centres on integrating ecological thinking with contemporary design, with a focus on regenerative approaches and material experimentation.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion Design from Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, and in 2024 completed a Master’s in Creative Enterprise and Innovation at the same institution. Her postgraduate research explored sustainable business models for emerging fashion practices.
Alongside her academic work, Tannaz is committed to fostering critical and creative thinking in design education, supporting the next generation of designers to engage with sustainability in meaningful and innovative ways.
Tannaz is dedicated to exploring the environmental and social impacts of fashion. Her expertise in fabric manipulation, natural dyeing, and sustainable sourcing is central to her design philosophy. Her research delves into the interconnectedness of design, manufacturing, and supply chain sustainability, aiming to promote positive change within the industry.
A notable outcome of her research is the creation of an abstract textile piece for the Regeneration Exhibition, which celebrates thirty years of sustainable design at Whitecliffe College. This piece, crafted using natural dyes and detailed embroidery, represents the complexities of the fashion supply chain while highlighting the regenerative potential of slow fashion practices.
As a lecturer at Whitecliffe School of Fashion and Sustainability, Tannaz empowers students to challenge traditional industry norms and embrace sustainable design methodologies.
Committed to advancing sustainable practices in fashion, Tannaz advocates for responsible production processes and the use of natural materials that benefit both people and the planet.
