Willi Smith, a pioneering African American fashion designer, was born on this day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He co-founded the influential label WilliWear Limited, which became known for its affordable, stylish clothing that blended streetwear and high fashion. Smith was one of the most commercially successful Black designers of the 20th century and left a lasting legacy on the fashion industry before his untimely death in 1987.
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