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American fashion designer who co-founded Proenza Schouler with Jack McCollough in New York in 2002 after both graduated from Parsons School of Design, known for bold prints and structured silhouettes.
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How did Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough start Proenza Schouler?
Hernandez and McCollough met in the fashion design program at Parsons and created a joint senior thesis collection in 2002. Barneys New York bought the entire collection, helping them turn the school project into Proenza Schouler.
Where did the name Proenza Schouler come from?
The label combines the maiden names of the designers' mothers: Proenza from Hernandez's family and Schouler from McCollough's. They chose the name while developing their Parsons graduation collection.
What is Lazaro Hernandez's design style known for?
His work with McCollough is associated with structured silhouettes, experimental fabric treatments, bold prints, and a distinctly contemporary New York sensibility. Proenza Schouler also became known for accessories such as the PS1 satchel.
Did Lazaro Hernandez leave Proenza Schouler for Loewe?
Hernandez and McCollough stepped away from day-to-day creative leadership at Proenza Schouler in 2025 while remaining connected to the company. They were subsequently appointed creative directors of the Spanish fashion house Loewe.
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