Laquan Smith, the New York-based designer, who boasts fans in celebrities like Andre Leon Talley and Rihanna, finds inspiration in varied places for his collections. One season, he selected a water goddess as his muse; another he was inspired by his travels and a particularly beautiful garden in France. This season, his point of…
Laquan Smith is only 23 and yet has already established himself as a supremely talented designer. Whether inspired by the colors and fluidity of water, or by the garden scenery during his many travels, Laquan produces collections that are beautiful, modern and decidedly feminine. He has a great grasp of the female body, creating silhouettes that…
We’re used to seeing patent leather on shoes and handbags, but dresses is a bit of a new things. Not long ago, Lala Anthony and Adrienne Bailon stepped out at two separate events rocking full-on patent leather dresses that have us thinking this is a new trend that could catch on soon. Lala’s was a…
It’s been two years since LaQuan Smith made his New York Fashion Week debut and every season since, the wunderkind designer has delivered saucy styles that attract contemporary style mavens like Cassie, Rihanna, and even Lady Gaga. Smith has more notably won the attention and favor of fashion industry big wigs as well, like former…
Designer to the stars LaQuan Smith, who has created original pieces for Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Tyra Banks and Sessilee Lopez, just released his latest collection for his namesake line, LQS. LaQuan titled his collection which has a Fall/Holiday 2012 delivery, “The Eclipse.” The fashion-forward collection encompasses an array of textures, sharp silhouettes, bold avante garde…
It’s thrilling to see an emerging designer of color with remarkable talent get the support of young black celebrities. The relationship between celebrities and designers is often mutually beneficial, and it’s especially advantageous when designers are aiming for recognition on a mainstream platform. Such a bond has formed between LaQuan Smith and celebrities like Selita…
Wunderkind designer Laquan Smith is feeling bright and flirtatious this Spring. His latest collection for the LQS line, entitled Hard Candy, welcomes warm weather with an array of adorable pieces with vibrant hues, playful prints and skin-tight silhouettes. With names like Mimosa, Blue Raspberry, Sour Apple and Praline & Cream, the pieces evoke summer memories…
