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Willi Smith

Willi Donnell Smith (February 29, 1948 – April 17, 1987) was an American fashion designer. At the time of his death, Smith was regarded as one of the most successful African-American designers in the fashion industry. His company, WilliWear Limited, launched in 1976 and by 1986 grossed over $25 million in sales. After Smith's death, his business partner…

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Occupation
Fashion designer
Education
Mastbaum Technical High School University of the Arts Parsons The New School for Design
Born
Willi Donnell Smith (1948-02-29)February 29, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
April 17, 1987(1987-04-17) (aged 39) New York City, U.S.
Label
WilliWear Limited
Relatives
Toukie Smith (sister) Robert De Niro (former brother-in-law)

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related to Career · 22
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related to Awards · 18
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Born · 1
Willi Smith → Willi Donnell Smith (1948-02-29)February 29, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died · 1
Willi Smith → April 17, 1987(1987-04-17) (aged 39) New York City, U.S.
Education · 1
Willi Smith → Mastbaum Technical High School University of the Arts Parsons The New School for Design
Label · 1
Willi Smith → WilliWear Limited

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Willi SmithBornWilli Donnell Smith (1948-02-29)February 29, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.1.00infobox
Willi SmithDiedApril 17, 1987(1987-04-17) (aged 39) New York City, U.S.1.00infobox
Willi SmithEducationMastbaum Technical High School University of the Arts Parsons The New School for Design1.00infobox
Willi SmithLabelWilliWear Limited1.00infobox
Willi SmithOccupationFashion designer1.00infobox
Willi SmithRelativesToukie Smith (sister) Robert De Niro (former brother-in-law)1.00infobox
Alvin Ailey Studioinstance ofSubsequent WilliWear fashion shows were held in unconventional locations0.80text
the Puck Buildinginstance ofSubsequent WilliWear fashion shows were held in unconventional locations0.80text
FUBUinstance ofSmith's label WilliWear set the stage for later streetwear brands0.80text
WalkerWearinstance ofSmith's label WilliWear set the stage for later streetwear brands0.80text
One DNAinstance ofSmith's gender-neutral collections for WilliWear can be seen as precursors for contemporary gender-neutral brands0.80text
the Phluid Projectinstance ofSmith's gender-neutral collections for WilliWear can be seen as precursors for contemporary gender-neutral brands0.80text

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