Willi Smith: Street Couture

Amazing text and contributors! Wish I could have seen the exhibition! A fascinating glimpse into Willi Smith, largely considered the father of modern day Street wear!

(Note: Will-i…not Will). I loved my Willi Wear so much back in college when it reached the ready to wear racks on the West Coast. And just as I was really getting into it, he passed away. So for me the clothing kind of burst on the scene and then seemed to disappear as soon as it had appeared. I've often thought of Willi Smith and his very special gift, always puzzled by the fact that he hasn't been remembered and revered the way many of the great artists and designers who we lost too soon primarily to the AIDS nightmare have been, particularly because he was such a trailblazer. So, then, imagine my delight to have recently learned of this book, whose 2020 release I somehow missed. I immediately ordered it and it exceeded my expectations. A great and fitting tribute indeed. Packed with wonderful photos and reminisces, Willi Smith: Street Couture is an essential addition to the library of anyone with even a passing interest in fashion, art and design. God Bless Willi Smith!

Amazon threw the book in a HUGE box, and as a result the corners of the books are bent and marred.