‘83
01
Bill Bonnell begins designing WilliWear graphics for marketing campaigns, films, clothing, and runway shows.
02
Smith designs T-shirts and hats for workers constructing Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Surrounded Islands in Miami.
03
Smith and Mallet establish a new division of WilliWear called WilliWear Productions, selling mass-produced clothing designed by artists.
04
WilliWear presents its first menswear collection.
05
WilliWear presents the Street Couture fall collection at the Puck Building as an interdisciplinary event incorporating video art by Juan Downey, music by Jorge Socarras, and makeup by Linda Mason.
06
Smith stages the City Island spring presentation with a video installation by Nam June Paik, music by Jorge Socarras, and makeup by Linda Mason.
07
WilliWear funds the world premiere of Set and Reset, a performance by the Trisha Brown Dance Company, during the Next Wave Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
08
The interior design firm Patino/Wolf designs Smith’s loft on 2 Horatio Street.
09
Smith is awarded the Coty American Fashion Critics’ Winnie award for womenswear, and food artist Miralda creates Dressing Tables for the afterparty.
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