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Jaden Smith is new face of Louis Vuitton’s womenswear line

Teen star wears skirt for Louis Vuitton ad

Published

9 years ago

January 4, 2016

A photo posted by ? (@nicolasghesquiere) on Jan 3, 2016 at 6:37am PST

Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, has been announced as the face of Louis Vuitton’s SS16 womenswear line for its new campaign.

Louis Vuitton Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière released the news via his Instagram account posting two photos of Smith from the campaign.

Smith, 17, is shown wearing a white fringed top, leather jacket and a long, pleated skirt. In the first photo he is shown by himself and in the other he is joined by female models Sarah Brannon, Rianne Van Rompaey, and Jean Campbell.

“Happy to introduce Jaden Smith @christiaingrey in the new SS16 @louisvuitton ad Campaign,” Ghesquière captioned the first photo.

This isn’t the first time Smith has been photographed wearing a skirt; he has frequently been spotted wearing skirts and dresses in his everyday life.

The teen has also been vocal about gender identity in clothing. Last year, he posted a photo of himself wearing a dress on Instagram with the caption “Went To TopShop To Buy Some Girl Clothes, I Mean ‘Clothes.'”

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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1 day ago

April 15, 2025

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The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com