The Cultural Review

Black Designers

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Diverse models showcasing WilliWear sportswear in a dynamic 1980s urban setting, celebrating the cultural significance of fashion icon Willi Smith.
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The Cultural Significance of Fashion Icons

At his death in 1987, Willi Smith's sportswear line, WilliWear, generated approximately $25 million in annual revenue, making him the 20th century's most commercially successful Black American designe

Eleanor Voss·August 31, 2026