DKNY S/S 2016

Mood board: Public School's Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne had big shoes to fill as they took over the reins at DKNY from the grand dame herself. Named as the label's new creative directors back in April, the pair presented a debut collection that sought to bring a new dimension to a label that many New Yorkers have known so well.

Scene setting: In the spirit of renewal, Chow and Osborne chose to stage their collection in a white underpass of Santiago Calatrava's World Trade Centre transportation hub – itself a new architectural icon of New York. The connective gallery, which features skeletal beams, much like the external structure itself, is part of Westfield World Trade Centre, opening in 2016.

Best in show: Under Public School's watch, DKNY's classic city-oriented aesthetic was revamped with shots of crisp tailoring. The collection was made up of riffs on clean everyday staples, such as white t-shirts, shirts and pinstripe suiting, which were deconstructed and layered together for a modern effect. There were also nods to the label's 31 year heritage – a series of looks featured images shot by Peter Lindberg that appeared at the brand's 1991 advertising campaign.

DKNY S/S 2016 US Brand Icons

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

DKNY S/S 2016 US Brand Icons

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

INFORMATION

Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans

TOPICS

Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.