Proenza Schouler is a women’s wear and accessories brand founded in 2002 by designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. Based in New York City, PROENZA SCHOULER is derived from maiden names of the two designers’ mothers: Proenza is the maiden name of Hernandez’s mother, and Schouler is the maiden name of McCollough’s mother.

Proenza Schouler SS20 accessories and footwear from their showroom in Paris.

PROENZA SCHOULER RTW SPRING 2020 ACCESSORIES AND FOOTWEAR

It’s been two seasons since Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez came back to the NY Fashion Week from France, and the couturiers have got their vibe back. Without a doubt it has been a good deal, Hernandez said that they had locked themselves in the atelier for the whole Summer just working. Lately, he and McCollough were experimenting with couture and sportswear styles at the same time. The last collection was indeed the golden mean, compromising careful tailoring with delicate drapery.

Not without reason, the couturiers admitted they got inspired by the ladies in their studio, as some of them are currently pregnant and, thus, are aware of balancing. Hernandez and McCollough also referred to their mums. They said they still have their childhood memories of how the mothers used to get ready for work, which clarifies the 80s styles of the blazers and trousers with their forceful edges and dominant waists. 

The couturiers also started a collaboration with Birkenstock, and the sandals looked coherent with the primary collection as this looked like something that businesswomen sometimes do: as soon as they are leaving the office, they put on their comfortable shoes.

A few silk jersey styles with their many tiny pleats had the Madame Grès feel. Other garments with lavish layers of fabric descending from the waist had the bold, courageous mood of a lungi.

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez came back to the NY Fashion Week from France, and the couturiers have got their vibe back. 

There was a story when the event planner Robert Isabell had four tons of glitter dumped in a four-inch layer on the floor of Studio 54 for a New Year’s Eve party. Owner Ian Schrager said it was like “standing on stardust”, and it left glitter that could be found months later in attendees’ clothing and homes.

Under the title “Fashion in Motion”, SS20 was all about movements

This was the first time when the names have been given to the collection pieces: Bowie, Mick, Jarvis Cocker, Faye Dunaway and Saharan jackets could be found amongst those wide volume or, on the contrary, fitted closely to the body garments.

The trousers mostly appeared in either straight leg, slim & skinny or fit & flare styles. Designed to sit at the waist, the fit & flare trousers were fitted throughout the thigh and gently flared out from the knee to floor. The front pleat straight trousers are undeniably Victoria Beckham’s signature during this season.

Victoria Beckham’s SS20 collection by all means has had the Studio 54 spirit. 

Dion Lee spoke about ideas of privacy and voyeurism after his SS19 show, but it’s hard to see his vision with the little lace bra tops, second-skin sheer turtlenecks, and a brilliant lace dresses that brought 90s sexiness back in a big way.

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