Design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez founded PROENZA SCHOULER in 2002, debuting with a collaborative collection for their senior thesis at Parson’s School of Design. The New York City bred brand is named after an amalgam of the two designers’ mothers’ maiden names, and has earned a long list of prestigious accolades, including five CFDA awards. Drawing inspiration from contemporary art and youth culture, the pair produces slick collections combining urban tailoring with technical skills. Recent collections have proved the rise of the duo’s thriving footwear category, featuring signature mirrored heels and custom fabrications, while ready-to-wear stays committed to dressing the it-set of downtown sophisticates.