1948 - 1987
Willi Smith American Fashion Designer
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Details
| First Name |
Willi
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| Last Name |
Smith
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| Full Name at Birth |
Willi Donnell Smith
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| Alternative Name |
Willi Donnell Smith
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| Birthday |
29th February, 1948
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| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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| Died |
17th April, 1987
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| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA
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| Cause of Death |
AIDS (-related pneumonia complicated by shigella)
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| Hair Color |
Bald
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Sexuality |
Gay
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Fashion designer
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| Occupation |
Fashion Designer
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| Record Label |
WilliWear Limited
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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, Laurie Mallet, continued the line with various designers creating collections. Without Smith, the company foundered and due to financial problems and poor sales, WilliWear Limited ceased production in 1990. WilliWear was the first clothing company to create womenswear and menswear under the same label. The accessibility and affordability of Smith's clothing helped to democratize fashion.
