Sponsored by Jon & Donna Croel

Date: Sunday, March 16

Time: 7 p.m. Cocktail Reception | 8 p.m. Fashion Show

Location: The Gardens on El Paseo, upper-level parking deck

LaQuan Smith’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection embodies luxury and power, seamlessly transitioning from daywear to evening attire. Known for his sensual and glamorous designs, Smith’s pieces blend feminine touches like ruffles and feathers with his signature bold, modern aesthetic. Drawing inspiration from nature, the collection features earthy tones and snake prints on sheer leather and chiffon, evoking “animalistic glamour.”

Smith, a self-made fashion industry leader and a nominee for a Council of Fashion Designers of America American Womenswear Designer of the Year award, designs and manufactures his celebrated collection in Queens, New York. He has dressed Nicki Minaj, Hailey Bieber, Khloe Kardashian, Beyoncé, and, most recently, Vice President Kamala Harris.

$200 2nd Row | $95 General