LaQuan Smith

Notable guests included Andre Leon Talley, Diane von Furstenberg, George Malkemus, Sandra Bernhard, Lorenzo Martone, Marcus Samuelsson, and L. Londell McMillan.

[6] Models walking in the show included Cassie Ventura, Deborah Cox, Jaslene Gonzalez, Serena Williams,[7][8] Rihanna,[9][10] Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, and Christina Milian.

[citation needed] [11] [12][13][14] [15] [16] [17] [18][19] [20] [21] [22][23][24] For the February 2022 New York Fashion Week, Smith paid tribute to his mentor, Andre Leon Talley, by showcasing a glamour-styled event.

The show featured Julia Fox and exhibited models wearing high-heels, red sequined dresses, faux fur corsets, cut-out frocks, gold leggings, miniskirts, and Lurex.

As a young gay man who was self-described as "very flamboyant"[26] therefore growing up in the traditional social setting of Queens, New York proved to be a difficult experience.

This is evident in every collection he presents[31] where emphasis on highlighting the female body has become a signature through figure-hugging catsuits, tailored jackets, and revealing cut-out dresses which he reimagines each season in a multitude of fabrics.

[30] From there, his list of notable clientele has continued to grow and includes names such as Khloe Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Beyonce and most recently Vice-President and Presidential candidate Kamala Harris at the 2024 CBC dinner.