LaQuan Smith closed out New York Fashion Week with an unforgettable event that only he could deliver. On Tuesday, (Sept. 16), Pier 76’s Classic Car Club was transformed into a complete runway for his Spring/Summer 2026 collection, where vintage cars shared just as much of the spotlight as the models.

Smith’s ready-to-wear looks captured the spirit of the hotter seasons, featuring earthy tones like turquoise, tan, brown, and orange — with a bold Lara Croft twist. The coveted designer told Vogue Runway that his inspiration came from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider , imagining a woman who is “commanding a world that she already owns, and it feels dangerous and sexy,” making her the ultimate muse for the collection.

“I’m simply just not allowing myself to be affected by the changes of the

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