Some of Smith's lows struck early in life, after his grandmother taught him to sew when he was 13. After putting on a fashion show at his middle school, he was thrilled to attend the High School of Art and Design, only to say goodbye to bustling New York in the 11th grade when his mother moved the family to Delaware, a place that held no allure. It was then that he was diagnosed with bone cancer, a truly"humbling experience," he said.
That's when he was offered an internship at BlackBook, the art and culture magazine, working for then-fashion director Elizabeth Sulcer. She was in demand for industry parties and events, and Smith made use of those contacts, showing up uninvited at times dressed in his own designs. He took to handing out his leggings to whoever would take them. In 2010, the effort paid off when he spotted Lady Gaga in a pair as he flipped through a tabloid while with his mom at a supermarket.
"I always tend to feel, I don't know, maybe pigeonholed sometimes," Smith said."I like to be introduced as a designer, not an African American designer. It doesn't mean that I'm ashamed of who I am. It's just that, when it comes down to my profession, why is skin color introduced first?"
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NBCBLK I really agree with you. Why does it have to be African, Black, Hispanic designer or whatever? We never hear 'white' designer. It is racism, yet the press commit it every time with impunity. And they call realDonaldTrump a racist.
NBCBLK hahahahaha introduced first in some places if your black youre probably lucky to have a job
NBCBLK Amen.The word minority needs to be removed from languages.We all one creation.There no such thing as racist term
NBCBLK I agree
NBCBLK Totally agree with you Mr. Smith! You are a fabulous designer! Why the need to mention your skin color? What does that have to do with anything? I never heard they say and now the White Fashion Designer.... And fill in anyone’s name! Wake up people!
NBCBLK Agreed we don't say white American or British designer, good on you. I know exactly what you mean. 😊
NBCBLK Because like it or not, that's what people care about. Mostly thanks to the ideological priorities of the leftist identity movement that seems to have hijacked the priorities of all news and entertainment.
NBCBLK Well said. Identity politics is a burden to civil society.
NBCBLK Agreed. If you choose to go by African-American/Black designer it’s no issue. But stop acting like that’s a requirement. Labeling race in fashion is annoying. Virgil Abloh is in demand but he don’t go around constantly parading his race at LV.
NBCBLK black privilege
NBCBLK Great point & he’s sporting an awesome outfit!!!
NBCBLK agreed 💯
NBCBLK I was brought up to judge people by their actions not their skin color. I agree with you. What b wrong with Mr.LaQuan Smith our designer of the evening?
NBCBLK idk, maybe because every color has its own complimentary color/colors? using corel paint shop pro, or even photoshop would explain it better, some colors or gradients look good for one color while not so much with another color, but each color is beautiful,
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NBCBLK You are right, your assessment is correct
NBCBLK Because it matters to the liberal media that sees color before everything else
NBCBLK You’re right...You’re an American designer & WHY do they have to throw race into everything..& they don’t say White or Caucasian designer do they..!...Same like couple American film directors...It may be just director for Scorsese but for Lee it’s black or African American..!!
NBCBLK Respect. Exactly right
NBCBLK I like the look of your coat. Both sides match each other close enough.
NBCBLK Smart guy, he deserves a lot of respect.
NBCBLK Correct, we all became stigma attached. This is a world, useless, but, exist tanalism.,
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