LAQUAN SMITH – NYFW F/W19

SHOW: LaQuan Smith – F/W19
LOCATION: Gallery II, Spring Studios, 50 Varick St.
DATE: Feb. 10
TIME: 9PM + 26 mins

LaQuan Smith NYFW F/W19 – Review

INSPIRED BY: Designer Laquan Smith’s refined focus on catering to the inner Kylie Jenner in the brand’s clientele.
POP-CULTURE NOD: Cardi B joining Offset at the 595 North event center in Atlanta to celebrate the release of his new album, “Father of 4.”
WEAR IT TO: Your audition for a gig as Beyonce lookalike on MTV’s “Game of Clones,” where eligible reality stars are given the opportunity to date seven clones of their celebrity crush.
FIRST READ: Smith stayed true to the label’s core aesthetic via vampy bodycon dresses with balloon sleeves, off-the-shoulder minis, and sheer cocktail gowns with thigh-high slits. Catering to daytime looks were plaid trench coats, striped jackets and plush fur coats.
BEST LOOK: A black fur jacket worn as a mini dress, featuring a kimono-style belt and paired with black heels.
EYE-CATCHING ACCENTS: Smith’s trademark bandeau tops and matching skirts, metallic chokers, Grecian lace-up gladiator heels, and dresses in clashing leopard and tartan prints.
SPOTTED IN THE FROW: Rahmeka Cox, EJ Johnson, J. Alexander, Fern Mallis, Elisa Johnson, Ray Smith.
OVERHEARD COURTSIDE: “Did you see Fern Mallis’ Instagram post about her “Standing” fashion week ticket?”
COLOR WHEEL: Brown, chartreuse, black, khaki, navy, taupe, blush, red, tan, silver, maroon.
SHOP THE BRAND NOW.