Smith, LaQuan
1988- · Contribution: 2009-present
Fashion Designer
Built an internationally recognized womenswear brand after being rejected by both major fashion schools he applied to
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1988
- Active since
- 2009
- Category
- Arts, Music & Entertainment Tech
- Best known for
- Rejected by FIT & ParsonsDresses A-list celebritiesCFDA Fashion Fund finalist
Impact on the world
Smith turned rejection from the top fashion schools into a self-made rise to celebrity dressing and industry recognition. He proved talent could route around the gatekeepers.
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