Beep Beep Who’s got the keys? LaQuan Smith does and he’s zooming passed his fellow designers with his SS24 collection that debuted Monday evening at Lower East side venue Skylight at Essex Crossing.
Smith, who is a hip-hop icon and a black cultural icon, has drawn countless celebrities, such as Mary J Blige. Baby Face. Saweetie.
He’s designed for some of the greatest including Beyonce, Rihanna and Vice President, Kamala Harris, and his latest designs will prove to gain him more popularity among the masses.
Models wore metallic fabrics in a variety of styles, proving that this fabric is going to be the main trend for Spring 2024.
In an interview with TThe Hollywood Reporter backstage, Smith stated “I pulled references from Freddie Mercury and Barbarella to create little hints of sci-fi without being so literal.”
We definitely saw imaginative and futuristic concepts throughout many of his designs and he wasn’t afraid to take risks that were unparalleled to anything we’ve seen before.
Think mesh see through bodysuits paired with metallic cargo pants with zipper detailing, and the highest of slits on strapless dresses, making your side hipbone the peak-a-boo that we didn’t know we needed.
We can see his crystal chain tops on women and men models, such as Lori Harvey and Kelly Rowland.
One thing for certain is that LaQuan Smith designs for the “It Girl” who’s elegantly provocative and enjoys showing off her body in the most sexy and glamorous way.
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