Just last week, Proenza Schouler revealed that Rachel Scott will be the new creative director of the New York-based brand. As the industry speculated on who would be taking over since Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez announced their departure in January, Scott has been busy collaborating with the design team, consulting before taking on her newly appointed role. While her debut collection is slated for fall 2026, Scott’s imprint on spring is undeniable.

Backstage at the presentation, Scott reflected on her experience entering the world McCollough and Hernandez have built over 23 years. “I almost felt during the development that I was in someone else’s house, and I was really learning about the previous inhabitants. I looked at the tailoring really deeply. I looked at their use

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