Suzanne Loker, a notable figure in apparel education and sustainability, passed away at 77 from cancer. A professor emerita at Cornell's College of Human Ecology, she championed the use of body scan technology to enhance garment fit and customization, collaborating closely with Susan Ashdown. This partnership advanced academic research and led to a Ph.D. in Apparel Design program. Loker also focused on social responsibility in the fashion industry, writing extensively on the topic, and was an early innovator in online learning, leaving a lasting legacy in her field.
Loker pioneered body-scan technology for customizable fashion and left a lasting impact through her commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility in apparel education.
Her collaborative research with Susan Ashdown led to significant advancements in garment fit technologies and contributed to the development of a Ph.D. in Apparel Design.
Suzanne was a positive spirit whose engagement made a permanent impact on all who were privileged to work with her, balancing professionalism with warmth.
She created a class on social responsibility and ethics in the apparel industry before it became a trending topic, exemplifying her leadership in the field.
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