Solange's Son Is Back on the Runway! See Julez Smith at Luar During New York Fashion Week
Julez Smith is the ultimate Luar muse. See his runway return to the cult-favorite line designed by Raul Lopez.
Once upon a time, Beyoncé went to Bushwick for New York Fashion Week. What brought her to the particular, warehouse-looking venue? Supporting Julez Smith, her nephew (Solange's son). He made his runway debut for Luar, the cult-favorite cool line designed by Raul Lopez, during the Fall/Winter 2024 show. He came back once more for Fall/Winter 2025.
On the runway Monday night, Smith wore a glossy grey jacket with zigzag stitching and matching pants. The look was styled with a fluffy white scarf clutched at his side and a cap subtly adorned with feathers. The show's title, "Pato" (which means duck in Spanish) is a slur used against gay men in some Caribbean countries that Lopez aims to reclaim and destigmatize with his latest collection. It has the signature emphasis on Luar-ified menswear—Smith's outfit seamlessly blended into the stream of pants and jackets in grey, navy, black, and white colorways—but there's a notable explosion of feathers. Another fan-favorite? A graphic crewneck sweater that reads, "I talk shit about you in Spanish."
Since Smith's catwalk debut at Luar, he's been building up his runway resume. After that February 2024 moment, the 20-year-old has walked for Versace at Milan Fashion Week, Bluemarble, and also in Luar's Spring/Summer 2025 show. After this third walk for Luar, it feels safe to say Smith is one of the brand's current muses.
Luar's shows have become one of NYFW's buzziest shows over the past couple years, with front rows boasting icons like Madonna and Ice Spice. Monday night's show was no different, with guests like NLE Choppa and Amanda Lepore.
There's been a days-long spell of celebrity sightings in New York City, thanks to fashion week. Bad Bunny made an appearance at Calvin Klein, while his younger brother, Bernie Martinez Ocasio, hit the runway for the Campillo show. Whoopi Goldberg stepped out to attend the Christian Siriano show. Both Martinez Ocasio and Smith are ushering in a new generation of fashion power players, and not just due to their famous relatives. Celebrity progeny lunging into the fashion world can be controversial in the whole nepo baby conversation, but for Smith, it seems like a natural progression.
