For SS25, LaQuan Smith tackles the power of animalistic glamour.
Flamboyant. Edgy yet sleek. And pure sex appeal. These are the words I would describe LaQuan Smith — the Queens-born designer who is never afraid to translate his personality directly into his designs. Set fittingly in a graffitied warehouse in Bushwick, Smith presented his Spring 2025 collection this past week with a purr.
Inspired by “animalist glamour” this season, the collection features a well-balanced safari-inspired color palette. Khaki isn’t just khaki; it’s paired with chocolate browns and lots of lace, made into an absolutely tantalizing transparent trench coat worn by Winnie Harlow (Smith credits this technique to his Italian mills).
Smith certainly knows how to play with textures to keep his audience on their toes. Highlights of this 50-look collection include rich indigo denim dresses and suits; bridal latex; and glamorous sleepwear in collaboration with Samsung’s Galaxy ring to which he gifted all of his seated attendees.
Smith’s designs don’t steer far away from having a particular type of high-powered, mature woman in mind. As such, his label is a huge hit with celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Beyoncé (need I say more?). While the themes are fresh, Smith seems to rely on the same silhouettes, cutouts, and styling season after season. I suppose some can say if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, but I think Smith could dare to take his signature sex-appeal to the next level with thoughtful, elegant, yet erotic curves and details.🌀 7.2
Niya Doyle is a forever East Coast-based writer, beauty buff, and cat lover.
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