It’s been less than two years since the creative directors of DKNY, Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow, took their role, and already they’ve decided to step down – along with the brand’s chief executive Caroline Brown. Their decision was informed by the brand’s sale earlier this year from LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton to G-III Apparel Group, a manufacturing and licensing company that produces Ivanka Trump’s brand, among other American names.
Mr. Osborne and Mr. Chow said in an email circulated to press: “Given the company sale and subsequent change in strategies, we have decided to step down and focus on our own business Public School. It’s been an unbelievable experience to work side by side with the wonderful people at DKNY, especially our amazing design team and atelier. We wish the company success in the future.
Ms. Brown added: “As Donna Karan International transitions to new ownership and therefore new directions, I have decided it is the right time to step down and explore new possibilities. I know the company rests in good hands under the new leadership of G-III for the next stage of its development.”
