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To some, it could appear that has left no stone unturned this year. Between the , presenting two collections at New York Fashion Week, a unique partnership with Samsung Galaxy, and attending the the designer has had a jam-packed year. His NYFW collections were met with fanfare and for good measure were well-attended by A-list celebrities. Even with all of these highlights happening in real-time, one notion rings loudly for Smith, pouring into the next generation of aspiring designers. “I had never done that before,” the designer shares in reference to young designers attending the CFDA Awards alongside him over a video call. “It was great having the scholars accompany me along with my muse, Victoria Monet, who was also dressed in LaQuan Smith. It was such an amazing event,” he adds. A few months ago at NYFW in collaboration with Samsung Galaxy, the designer debuted a “Lucid Dream” sleepwear micro-collection. As an extension of the partnership between LaQuan Smith and the tech brand, the mentees were able to attend the CFDA Awards. Notably, prior to the ceremony, the students went on a tour of Smith’s studio. They were provided an early look at the designs he created for Victoria Monet and Teyana Taylor before they debuted. During our conversation, LaQuan expressed that he realizes the necessity of mentorship especially since he had a few who he says nurtured him. “I think it’s only right that I pay it forward.” Smith also explains that since fashion is a tough industry it’s highly important when navigating the space to have someone who can guide you. “I think just having the platform and having Samsung [help] me amplify that and empower the future generation,” he said. Below we catch up with LaQuan Smith over a conversation that spans what this creative era is like for him, his partnership with Samsung, the importance of mentorship, and more. I am still building, I'm still creating. There is a constant need for inspiration. I feel like in a time right now where the world is in a very weird place, I'm just constantly trying to seek inspiration, trying to find new ways of telling stories, and sharing my experiences through my lens as an African-American designer in terms of building a luxury brand. I think that right now is the most important time to inspire. It's the most important time to create and dive into creating [while] giving people something to be hopeful for and have a sense of optimism. That's where I'm at creatively. With Samsung's help, I designed a limited edition men's and women's unisex sleepwear collection that was inspired by technology, the Galaxy Ring, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, [and] the Galaxy Z Fold6. I got a chance to spend time with pretty much all of the products, and I believe technology and creativity go hand in hand. It allowed me to dive into the elements of "Lucid Dreams." I started taking a look at all of the ways that these products inspire me and I was ultimately inspired by the luxury idea of sleep, and that's how I came up with this concept of "Lucid Dreams," and it's a beautiful collection that I think incorporates the idea of fashion through the lens of technology. I think for me, the root of inspiration for LaQuan Smith is always just the idea of New York glamour. It's always about this idea of sensuality and creating really fun classic, yet provocative silhouettes that women can be inspired by. To wear LaQuan Smith is truly an experience and it really does stand for this idea of being unapologetically sexy. And I want to always continue to keep that core DNA consistently and make sure that I'm creating a product that's modern and progressively fashion forward. I think for me, that's always been the start of the inspiration is making a product and designing a collection that a woman or a man can feel empowered by. I've had a great year. From dressing Kamala Harris to dressing Beyoncé too, [and] going to the CFDA [Awards] with the incredible mentees, [and] working with Samsung, it's been a great year. For me, it's just been about building a supportive network, [and] being able to balance my success because it takes a lot out of you. I just also want to remember that it's about maintaining my creative motivation and always making sure that I'm doing the necessary things to find inspiration in my daily life and also through my travels, through my experiences. There's been a lot of growth. There's been a lot of failure, but at the same time, handling the industry pressure. I'm proud of being able to stand firm in a lot of the difficult situations that I have been in and being faced with some of the biggest challenges, building a brand. I'm happy to have overcome them. I'm happy that I've been able to create and implement changes to be able to build and grow, and I'm still doing that. I'm still in this phase of growing and creating, but I mean, I think that I've done such an exceptional job in terms of creating a brand in a very unconventional way, and I'm most proud [of] that. Think about leaving an impact. Think about focusing on the lasting impact of your work. I know we live in such an era where everything is so short-term and fast-paced, and everybody wants everything so tangible, but it is about how are we defining the measures of success and think about longevity. Don't think about just the short term, but think about long-range goals. Just push the agenda of staying true to who you are, know how to adapt to change, know your audience, and engage with your audience. I think that's what makes me the most authentic: vision, growth, brand building, and ultimately accomplishments. I always say to the young kids–slow and steady wins the race. it's always about celebrating the small victories, the small wins. Those things truly, truly do matter. I remember once upon a time, it was hard for me to get my manufacturing in order. At one point I was designing everything, sewing everything myself. I mean, it is about small increments. It's about small victories, and I think that those victories matter and we have to continue to celebrate ourselves and making sure that we are moving the needle forward and making sure that we're doing the right things. I think that there is such a thing [as] balancing commercial success with artistic integrity. You have to recognize the business side of fashion and understand what kind of demands that requires without overshadowing your creative vision and [for] some people, it's very tough. It's a very tough thing, but it's about focusing on projects that ultimately inspire you. I mean, why do something for a dollar, do something for coin if you're not even going to put your heart into it, if it doesn't push you, if it doesn't inspire you? I think it does go hand in hand, but with that being said, it is also about the power of no. You don't have to say yes to everything. I think it's about setting up, just understanding how you're aligned with the projects that you're presented with, zeroing in on projects, and creating this ultimate idea and the scale of your dream wish list. I have managed to maintain a very distinctive brand identity within this very competitive industry. I just continued to think about my woman. I started thinking about who my woman is and what kind of woman that I was inspired by, and then it got even deeper because beyond designing, it was like, well, where is she wearing these designs to? Where does she vacation? What does she drive? What kind of automobile does she drive? What kind of hotels does she stay in? I really started breaking these layers down to try to understand exactly who my target audience is, and it was just for me, it was very clear to me that my woman understands quality and she understands luxury and she loves her body and she has an affinity of New York City and the true authentic culture [here]. So it was very easy for me to just tap into things that really resonated and amplified all of those different moods and aesthetics. My woman loves nightlife, and so it allowed me to go into reflective textiles and things that felt more sparkly and holiday and celebratory. I just think that it's about writing down maybe five to 10 code words of what your brand resonates, [and] what your design ethos is, and then really lean into that on all aspects. Really think about your woman, not just through a collection or particular dress, but think about your woman or think about your client from a 24-hour perspective. I think that that would help build out and carve out a DNA for any designer, really understanding who exactly are you designing for. Right now [I am] continuing to push boundaries with fashion and technology. I'm looking forward to going with Samsung to the Met Gala. There's so much more to do. Continuing this partnership in terms of mentorship, and I'm sure that we're going to be able to expand on that in such a greater way.
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Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix's rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix's rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix’s rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Elway said Nix, the sixth passer selected in April’s draft, is an ideal fit in Denver with coach Sean Payton navigating his transition to the pros and Vance Joseph’s defense serving as a pressure release valve for the former Oregon QB. “We’ve seen the progression of Bo in continuing to get better and better each week and Sean giving him more each week and trusting him more and more to where last week we saw his best game of the year,” Elway said in a nod to Nix’s first game with 300 yards and four touchdown throws in a rout of Atlanta. For that performance, Nix earned his second straight NFL Rookie of the Week honor along with the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. “I think the sky’s the limit,” Elway said, “and that’s just going to continue to get better and better.” In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Elway also touted former coach Mike Shanahan’s Hall of Fame credentials, spoke about the future of University of Colorado star and Heisman favorite Travis Hunter and discussed his ongoing bout with a chronic hand condition. Elway spent the last half of his decade as the Broncos’ GM in a futile search for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning, a pursuit that continued as he transitioned into a two-year consultant role that ended after the 2022 season. “You have all these young quarterbacks and you look at the ones that make it and the ones that don’t and it’s so important to have the right system and a coach that really knows how to tutelage quarterbacks, and Sean’s really good at that,” Elway said. “I think the combination of Bo’s maturity, having started 61 games in college, his athletic ability and his knowledge of the game has been such a tremendous help for him,'” Elway added. “But also Vance Joseph’s done a heck of a job on the defensive side to where all that pressure’s not being put on Bo and the offense to score all the time.” Payton and his staff have methodically expanded Nix’s repertoire and incorporated his speed into their blueprints. Elway lauded them for “what they’re doing offensively and how they’re breaking Bo into the NFL because it’s a huge jump and I think patience is something that goes a long way in the NFL when it comes down to quarterbacks.” Elway said he hopes to sit down with Nix at some point when things slow down for the rookie. Nix, whose six wins are one more than Elway had as a rookie, said he looks forward to meeting the man who won two Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame playing career and another from the front office. “He’s a legend not only here for this organization, but for the entire NFL,” Nix said, adding, “most guys, they would love to have a chat with John Elway, just pick his brain. It’s just awesome that I’m even in that situation.” Hall of Fame Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar joined Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, something Elway called “way, way overdue.” Elway suggested it’s also long past time for the Hall to honor Shanahan, who won back-to-back Super Bowls in Denver with Elway at QB and whose footprint you see every weekend in the NFL because of his expansive coaching tree. Sanders & Hunter Elway called University of Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders “both great athletes.” He said he really hopes Sanders gets drafted by a team that will bring him along like the Broncos have done with Nix and he sees Hunter being able to play both ways in the pros but not full time. Elway said he thinks Hunter will be primarily a corner in the NFL but with significant contributions on offense: “He’s great at both. He’s got great instincts, and that’s what you need at corner.” Hand condition Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. It’s been five years since Elway announced he was dealing with Dupuytren’s contracture, a chronic condition that typically appears after age 40 and causes one or more fingers to permanently bend toward the palm. Elway’s ring fingers on both hands were originally affected and he said now the middle finger on his right hand is starting to pull forward. So, he’ll get another injection of a drug called Xiaflex, which is the only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment, one that he’s endorsing in an awareness campaign for the chronic condition that affects 17 million Americans. The condition can make it difficult to do everyday tasks such as shaking hands or picking up a coffee mug. Elway said what bothered him most was “I couldn’t pick up a football and I could not imagine not being able to put my hand around a football.” ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement Advertisement
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