Fashion In Color EP 6: Breaking Fashion Norms: Unveiling anOnlyChild's Journey with Maxwell Osborne

Background: Born and raised in New York City, Maxwell didn't dream of becoming a designer initially. Attended art school during junior high and developed a love for design. His journey began when urban streetwear brands like Puff, Russell Simmons, and FUBU emerged. Started working at Tommy Hilfiger retail, later interned at Sean John, and eventually became an associate designer. Met Dao, a colleague at Sean John, and together they founded Public School in 2008. Describes the inspiration behind Public School, blending high and low, and capturing New York's attitude. Talks about the inclusivity in the fashion industry and the importance of sharing knowledge. Public School's Impact: Acknowledges the impact of Public School in bringing diversity and freshness to the fashion industry. Reflects on the significance of being a source of inspiration for others, especially people of color in the design field. Discusses the challenges Public School faced initially and the turning point with the Vogue Fashion Fund. Lessons from Sean John: Emphasizes the importance of being a sponge and absorbing knowledge. Recalls lessons from Puff, particularly the idea of pushing boundaries and being unapologetic. Highlights Puff's influence on breaking stereotypes in urban wear and pushing for luxury. Transition to anOnlyChild: Talks about the transition from Public School to anOnlyChild. Describes the origin of the name "anOnlyChild" and how it became a real brand during the COV