In 1976, Josephine Chaus and her husband, Bernard founded Bernard Chaus, Inc. The company specialized in creating clothing for the career woman that combined elegance and comfort. With Bernard as CEO and Josephine assuming the role of company president in 1980, Bernard Chaus, Inc. grew in recognition and revenue. The company went public in 1986.

In 1997, six years after the passing of Bernard, Josephine assumed full executive control of the company. Josephine's business savvy coupled with a deep connection to what women wanted, profited the company. Under Josephine's leadership the company more than doubled it's net income over the last ten years.

Capitalizing on the success that her leadership brought, Josephine instituted a major branding change. She added her own first name to the company, calling it Josephine Chaus Ð adding warmth and identity; inviting consumers to connect.

Today, Josephine Chaus is still at the helm of the company. She continues to be the company's passionate driving force, ensuring that all of its goals become a reality. A working mother of two, she understands the needs and wants of her customers and looks forward to continuing to address those needs in her business strategies and fashion designs.