Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez met in 1998 while studying at New York's Parson's School of Design. The pair co-designed a senior year show that was so highly acclaimed Barneys bought the entire collection, and so Proenza Schouler (their mothers' respective maiden names) was born. The 2007 winners of the CFDA award for Womenswear Designer of the Year are known for their skilful tailoring. Fans include Kirsten Dunst, Demi Moore and Chloé Sevingy.