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16 de mar. de 2020 · An exhibition as democratic as the fashion talent it celebrates, designer Willi Smith.
Willi Donnell Smith (February 29, 1948 – April 17, 1987) was an American fashion designer. At the time of his death, Smith was regarded as one of the most successful African-American designers in the fashion industry. His company, WilliWear Limited, launched in 1976 and by 1986 grossed over $25 million in sales.
1 de ago. de 2020 · The New York fashion designer Willi Smith was a prominent Black designer who put streetwear on the catwalk. As an exhibition and a new book reignite interest in his work, his legacy is being reassessed.
1 de dic. de 2020 · In his designs, Willi Smith drew inspiration from global fashion. He made frequent trips to India, and referenced the silhouettes of dhoti pants and the salwar kameez (Nichols and Jones). After a trip to Senegal in 1985, Willi Smith became increasingly inspired by African fashion (Lebow).
30 de jun. de 2021 · Fashion Designer Willi Smith Looked to the Streets for Inspiration and Appreciation. The 1970s founder of WilliWear combined high-end design with mass-market appeal. Smith, who died in 1987 at...
25 de feb. de 2021 · Why the Visionary Designer Willi Smith Is More Relevant Than Ever Smith built one of the most influential fashion brands of the 1980s. An exhibition illustrates the breadth of his talents—and the limits of how fashion is chronicled.
13 de mar. de 2020 · American designer Willi Smith (1948-1987) hoped to solve what he called “the problem of getting dressed,” or the disconnect between fashion and diverse lifestyles, by using affordable, adaptable clothing as a tool to liberate people from stereotypes of race, class, sex, and gender.
