By Aminata Koroma

Staff Writer

PUBLIC SCHOOL is a New York story. According to reports Designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, were born and raised in New York City, and further breathe the inspiration and restless energy from the city they live and work in. In 2008, PUBLIC SCHOOL was founded, which made entirely in the NYC garment district, is redefining the landscape for men’s PUBLIC SCHOOL is a New York story. According to reports Designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, were born and raised in New York City, and further breathe the inspiration and restless energy from the city they live and work in. In 2008, PUBLIC SCHOOL was founded, which made entirely in the NYC garment district, is redefining the landscape for men’s tailored sportswear. Chow and Osborne look to find perfection in imperfection, taking classic silhouettes and  updating them through a modern lens by mixing high and low references from fashion, music and art into their work.  In the year 2013, Chow and Osborne combine lure fabrics such as lambskin with Melton wool, and waxed cotton with merino shearing, communicating a point of view that is decisively refined yet wearable. Their signature silhouettes, such as the stretch leather and Ponte vest and ankle-length slash pocket trouser, are designed for the culturally convergent modern man. Starting in 2001, Chow and Osborne played integral roles in building the menswear brand, SEAN JOHN, which won the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award in 2004. Chow held the role of Vice President of Marketing and Creative  Director, and Osborne oversaw all woven design.

Since launching their own line, PUBLIC SCHOOL has garnered praise from fashion publications such as GQ, Details and Esquire. Their ready to wear and Made in New York denim collections are sold in luxury boutiques and department stores around the world, including Barneys New York, Harvey Nichols, Ron Herman, Louis Boston, Odin and Guild. In 2010 PUBLIC SCHOOL was chosen by the Council of Fashion Designers of America to be in the inaugural {FASHION INCUBATOR} program. They are also one of four invited menswear designers to show during NY Fashion week at Made Milk. In March 2013, PUBLIC SCHOOL was nominated for the CFDA Swarovski Award for Menswear.