If you know a thing or two about the New York fashion scene, there's a huge chance that you will have come across LaQuan Smith. One of the most talented designers of our generation, the Queens native has lived and breathed style since he was a teenager. After making his NYFW debut in 2010, he went on to dominate runway after runway with collections worn by international icons such as Kim Kardashian, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and Serena Williams. As if he wasn't already busy enough, this season, Smith be making his sneaker debut with the LaQuan Smith x Puma RS-X "Puma Black," and it's stuffed with plenty of cool details that perfectly represent his one-of-a-kind aesthetic.
Painted in a predominantly black color palette, this RS-X boasts a mesh and suede construction, while aged silver leather wraps around the topmost eyestays and Formstrip. The metallic chrome dubraes are embellished with LaQuan's name, and you can also find his signature scrawled across the tongues as well. Underfoot, the midsole has been completely blacked out to fall in line with the designer's personal sense of style, and it has been infused with Puma's Running System technology for unbeatable comfort, whether you're killing it on the streets or the catwalk. All of this then comes in a special edition shoebox, finalizing the truly coveted collaboration.
Want to cop the LaQuan Smith x Puma RS-X Puma Black W? Then listen up, as it's set to release on March 3rd, 2023 exclusively in women's sizes. Retail is set at $120 and it'll be available at Puma and select retailers worldwide. Let us know what you think of premium partnership, and make sure you keep it locked to our Twitter andMobile App to stay up to date on future releases.
