There’s something special about a classic handbag. It never goes out of style, yet can be reimagined over and over again to mesh with the times and acclimate to the ever-changing look of the New York woman. 

Creative Director Rachel Scott made her Proenza Schouler debut at New York Fashion Week on September 10th showcasing the reimagined Proenza Schouler PS1 bag alongside a dazzling new collection. Defined by sparkles, loose fabrics, fabulous patterns, the movement of the ever-changing city combined with the classic yet modernized bag of Proenza Schouler, this collection by Scott showed Fashion Week attendees that she is here to make her mark on the brand’s legacy.

The PS1 is now the PS1 Walker, named by Scott after the fashion house’s first studio on Walker Street. The first bag flaunted edges and exposed hardware, while the Walker is its sleeker, sexier sister. Meant for the ambitious, fast-paced, cool New York City girl whose first love was the PS1, the Walker shows that your first love does not have to be your last. 

“The PS1 changed the game, but Walker is for her now. As I shape this next chapter for the house, finding the right collaborator mattered as much as the design itself,” Scott said regarding working with CFDA accessory designer Reed Krakoff on the bag. “Reed instinctively knew what to leave alone, which mattered far more to me than reinventing it all.”

“Rachel is bringing her own perspective into dialogue with this house’s legacy,” Krakoff said about Scott. On top of the release of the Walker, Proenza Schouler released a collection meant for every woman and any occasion. “A gown can be casual, a casual piece can be evening wear,” Scott said. “Everything is admissible.” Scott displayed color, curves, truly understanding the woman’s body. “The clothes adapt to the body, the body does not adapt to the clothes.”