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Beep beep! Who has the keys to the jeep? LaQuan Smith is doing just that, zooming past his fellow designers with his SS24 collection that debuted Monday night at Lower East Side venue Skylight in Essex Crossing.
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With a slew of celebrities like Mary J Blige, Baby Face, Saweetie and Karreuche Tran, Smith reigns supreme in the hip-hop industry and black culture.
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He’s designed for some of the biggest, including Beyonce, Rihanna and Vice President Kamala Harris, and his latest designs are set to prove even more popular among the masses.
Eclectic and charismatic, we saw countless models strutting down the runway in metallic looks, letting us know that the shiny fabric will be a key theme and trend come spring 2024.
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In an interview with the Hollywood reporter backstage, Smith stated: “I picked up references from Freddie Mercury and Barbara to create little hints of sci-fi without being so literal.
We certainly saw imaginative and futuristic concepts in many of his designs and he wasn’t afraid to take risks that were unparalleled to anything we’ve seen before.
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Think sheer mesh bodysuits paired with metallic cargo pants with zipper detailing and the highest slits on strapless dresses, giving your hipbone the highlight we didn’t know we needed.
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Not to mention his high-neck crystal chain tops that we saw on both women’s and men’s models and can easily be seen on Lori Harvey and Kelly Rowland.
One thing is certain: LaQuan Smith designs for the ‘It Girl’, who is elegantly provocative and enjoys showing off her body in the sexiest and most glamorous way.
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You’ll see more designs from LaQuan Smith further down. XoXo
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To be determined
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