About
Katherine Ruggieri
Fashion designer with professional costuming experience at Walt Disney Company and 15 years designing and constructing athletic wear, costumes, and garments.
Over seven years at Disney, she coordinated costumes for high-visibility events and productions, managed a 5,000-volume fabric and trim library, and led creative teams of up to 15 people. Her work spanned costume development, fabric sourcing, and vendor coordination with domestic and international suppliers.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design (cum laude) from Kent State University, with a semester abroad in Florence studying traditional techniques and time in New York's garment district.
Alongside her professional work, Katherine has spent 15 years designing and constructing athletic wear, costumes, and clothing—developing a hands-on design practice grounded in fit, function, and fabrication.
Expertise
Education
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design, cum laude
Semester abroad in Florence · Studies in New York's garment district
Experience
2010-2017
The Walt Disney Company
Professional costuming experience including coordinating costumes for high-visibility events and productions, managing a 5,000-volume fabric and trim library, and leading creative teams.
15+ years
Independent Design Practice
Designing and constructing athletic wear, costumes, and clothing—developing a hands-on practice grounded in fit, function, and fabrication.