# Puffy Polka Dot Blazers Behind the Laquan Smith AW10 Collection Lies a Heart-Wrenching Story By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laquan-smith-aw10 References: [stylebubble](http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/04/cutting-out-the-tale.html) & [laquansmith](http://www.laquansmith.com/) Sometimes the person behind a brand is enough to garner respect and admiration for the label itself, but when you combine that with outstanding talent as well, you get the Laquan Smith AW10 collection. Although I would like you to focus on the great designs in the Laquan Smith AW10 collection, let me take a moment to shed some light on the [African-American designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade). 21-year-old Smith has not only survived cancer, but also rejection from numerous fashion schools before he finally decided to teach himself the ropes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personal Branding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms and tools for individuals to build and promote their personal brand. - **Self-taught Skills:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online learning platforms and resources for individuals to acquire skills and knowledge on their own. - **Inclusive Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce fashionable clothing lines that cater to a diverse range of body types and ethnicities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply technology and automation to streamline the design and production process. - **Online Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive online learning platforms that offer comprehensive courses on various subjects. - **Diversity and Inclusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create inclusive marketing strategies and products that celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Genderless Outerwear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sujitha-shivajothi.md) - [Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordanluca-1.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Culturally Backed Fashion Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brigade.md) - [Elegant Family-Dedicated Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chet-los-ss25-collection.md) - [Korean Heritage-Honoring Campaign Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resilience-campaign.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Avant-Garde Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-anthony.md) - [History-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scorpion-the-frog.md)