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LaQuan Smith started his business journey at the young age of 21 when he turned his brand into an LLC. Smith became infatuated with design in his early years when his grandmother taught him the intricacies of sewing and pattern work. Over the years, he has been able to cultivate and create unique pieces with an eye for how he believed a woman should dress. In an with Vogue magazine. he shared that his ideal LaQuan woman is “extremely confident in herself and in her body. She loves to make an entrance.” Major influences and inspirations of LaQuan Smith’s pieces include Queens NYC, music, nightlife, traveling and more. The combination of these influences form LaQuan’s aesthetic which he describes as ” unapologetic glamour mixed with authentic NYC edge”.
One of the biggest turning points of LaQuan’s career was when he was able garner the attention of Lady Gaga who was the first celebrity to wear his piece. Since that moment, LaQuan’s pieces has been seen on other celebrities such as Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce. In 2013, LaQuan underwent a huge re-branding which has resulted in a more diverse and global clientele that spans from Lagos to London and he has even been able to garner the attention of big brand which include Heineken, Tidal, Samsung, Microsoft and Verizon. LaQuan Smith with be presenting his latest collection at New York Fashion Week on Saturday, September 9th.
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