SUMAS Faculty
Mark Farhat Giusti
Professor
Mark Farhat Giusti
Professor
Mark Farhat Giusti is a prominent figure in sustainable fashion, bringing creativity, expertise, and industry experience to his role as a professor at SUMAS. With a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, he specializes in “Designing for Sustainability” at the early stages of product lifecycles, focusing particularly on material sourcing within fashion and full product lifecycle management.
Mark’s innovative work has made him a sought-after consultant for international brands, advising on sustainable collection development and circular economy principles in an omnichannel retail environment.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Mark is deeply committed to social philanthropy, collaborating with major organizations such as the United Nations Development Programs in the Middle East and supporting several initiatives like the Build Africa charity, which focuses on community development and access to clean water and education.
As the founder of MARK / GIUSTI, a luxury brand renowned for crafting bags and accessories sustainably, Mark brings real-world insights to his teaching at SUMAS. His comprehensive expertise spans the fashion value chain, providing students with a holistic understanding of sustainable fashion management.
Mark’s dynamic and student focused teaching style empowers students to drive sustainability within the fashion industry. Through industry engagement and advocacy, he inspires future leaders to embrace sustainability not just as a core value in their career but also as a daily lifestyle.
- Certificate of Teaching for Higher Education – with High Honors, Harvard University
- Certificate for Leadership for Sustainable Growth and Sustainable Studies, CASS Business School , London, UK.
- Diploma of Leather Goods, Accessories and FW Design, Instituto Di Moda Burgo, Milano
- Master of Arts in Fashion Marketing Management, University of Westminster – London, UK
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, American University of Beirut – Lebanon
- Sustainable Fashion Management and Circular Economy Integration
- Fashion and Accessories Design, Material Sourcing, and Ethical Practices
- Luxury Brand Development and Green Marketing Strategies
- Sustainability by Design and responsible leadership
- Community Engagement, Philanthropy, and Stakeholder Collaboration