The New York Fashion Week crowd packed into the infamous Peninsula Hotel Gramercy Ballroom, kicked off with a fashion show by LaQuan Smith showcasing his Spring/Summer 2011.
‘A Story Book Path’ was the title, which is a fashionable fusion of fantasy, romanticism and fun. This season, guests traveled to France and channeled the style of Marie Antoinette, the former Queen of France, who is the courageous muse that enforces the spirit of the art and culture. This seasons luxury elements are upgraded by the artist, LaQuan Smith, and awoken with a modern twist.
The "Modern Marie" lives in Manhattan and is inspired by the New York City lifestyle. Never coy, she dons only Haute Couture luxury in the day and mixes warm-hearted gaudiness, accented by Miriam Salat Jewelry for effect, shimmer and shine. By night, she enriches her lifelike fantasy by arching her brows and delving into 5-inch heels by Walter Steiger. Connecting with her inner strength, power, and elegance she is inspired by tough characters like Cruella D’Ville and Queen Elizabeth. In this new expression, LaQuan Smith’s reinterpretation of Marie Antoinette provides the perfect path to modern living in- style.
LaQuan Smith commented on his Spring/Summer 2011 Collection stating, “This is a fantastic moment in my life, it is the culmination of my recent travels to Europe. I am blessed to have seen the world with my own eyes and I am grateful to have been able to interpret this vision into my art – fashion.”
