MAO Public Relations

New York City, New York, United States

Fashion show production and event planning for top designers

MAO Public Relations, founded by brothers Mauricio and Roger Padilha, has been a prominent player in the fashion industry since 1998. Based in New York City, the agency specializes in promoting new talent and producing runway shows for top fashion designers. With a background in fashion design and marketing, the Padilha brothers bring a unique perspective to their work.

The agency offers a range of services including special event production and fashion show production, working closely with leading editors, stylists, and celebrities to secure the best placements for their clients. MAO Public Relations has collaborated with renowned companies such as Mattel, Marc Jacobs, and MAC Cosmetics, showcasing their expertise in handling all aspects of event production.

MAO Public Relations has received numerous accolades, including an award from Mayor Bloomberg for promoting local business and being named one of New York’s top 15 event planners by BizBash. Their work has been recognized by major publications, and they have been involved in influential projects like MAO SPACE, an alternative show venue during New York Fashion Week.

28
YEARS IN BUSINESS
5
SERVICES

Agency details

Team size
11-50 people
Founded
1998 (28 years)

About this agency on Agency List

MAO Public Relations holds an Agency List Score of 53 out of 100.

That score is higher than 6% of the 36,920 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Agency List assessed MAO Public Relations in September 2026, reading 4 pages published on maopr.com.

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