From partnering with Nike on Louis Vuitton's Air Force 1 sneaker to creating the Louis Vuitton airplane bag, Virgil Abloh opened up the doors for so many young Black designers and there are a number of fashion giants, both established and emerging, that continue to innovate and shake up the industry for future generations.

Check out LaQuan Smith's Spring/Summer 2017 collection inspired by the elements of nature.

LaQuan Smith is a fashion designer to the stars.  From Beyoncé to Rihanna to Kim Kardashian everyone is wearing this NYC based designer! Check out some of our favorite celebs slaying in his looks!