21 year-old designer, LaQuan Smith

Now that New York Fashion Week is wrapped up, and all the fabulous people have gone their separate ways—we must make note of new young designer LaQuan Smith. He is a 21 year-old, Fashion Week first-timer from Queens NY. In just a few years, the twice rejected—former FIT hopeful, went from sneaking into fashion shows to having his extravagant collection displayed amongst the fashion industries most celebrated.   

Fashion Week candid-LaQuan's collection

FYI, LaQuan Smith designed Rihanna’s gold mesh cat suit in the “Rude Boy” vid and some of Lady Gaga’s tour fits…laquansmith.com