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Home · Fashion

13 Times Beautiful Black Women Rocked Laquan Smith Designs

Laquan Smith is one of the fashion industry's most exciting and promising young Black designers so it's no surprise that he goes above and beyond when it comes to helping our favorite beautiful Black women slay. Here, we take a look at the many times our stars shined in his epic designs.

By Dominique Hobdy · October 5, 2016October 26, 2020
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Laquan Smith

Laquan Smith is one of the fashion industry’s most exciting and promising young Black designers so it’s no surprise that he goes above and beyond when it comes to helping our favorite beautiful Black women slay. Here, we take a look at the many times our stars shined in his epic designs.

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Marjorie Harvey
Marjorie sets Paris Fashion Week ablaze in this killer nude jumpsuit and quilted throw jacket.
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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland glitters in a gold Laquan Smith gown at the 24th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party.  

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Beyonce

Beyonce slays this lace deep v-neck Laquan Smith number while attending the Tidal launch event #TIDALforALL in New York City.

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Mel B

Mel B captures the stage in a body hugging iridescent Laquan Smith frock.

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Serena Williams

Serena Williams sizzles in a shimmering Laquan Smith number at the premiere of her EPIX original documentary “Serena” in New York City.

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Winnie Harlow

Model Winnie Harlow works the camera in this fierce black moment at the Swarovski #bebrilliantevent in New York City.

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Jessica White

The model was spotted out and about in West Hollywood, California in a sheer LaQuan Smith skirt and top. Hot!

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Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer arrives at the Red Light Management 2015 Grammy Awards after party in a killer lace, high-split Laquan Smith look.

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Christina Milian

Christina Milian is a vision in this all black Laquan Smith number while attending the 2015 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California.

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Tika Sumpter

Tika Sumpter attends 2014 ESPN The Party in New York City while rocking this killer mini Laquan Smith dress.

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Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams hosts the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards in this shimmering Laquan Smith frock.

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Tamia

How amazing is this intricate Laquan Smith frock Tamia donned while performing at a concert in Atlanta?

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Selita Ebanks

Selita Ebanks wows in this leather mesh moment while attending a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show after party in Las Vegas.

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