Charles Smith II has whatever "it" is, and it's brought him success in the realms of basketball, modeling and now fashion design. The New York-born designer moved to Dallas to play basketball at Lincoln High School and his skills on the court got him scouted by the NBA. Even now that he's switched tracks to fashion, with a degree from the Art Institute of Dallas, he has no intention of fleeing to his much more fashion-oriented hometown; Smith is determined to influence Dallas' high fashion scene for the better. His signature aesthetic is gothic (imagine what a bagpipe-playing motorcycle gang might wear), featuring a lot of black and white, leathers and zippers. He's put out a couple of high-end couture lines, but recently launched a more affordable ready-to-wear line, S2. You can purchase his wares online now, but look for them in brick and mortar stores in Dallas soon.
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