From the Archive: Toukie Smith in Designer Willi Smith’s 1970s and ’80s Runway Shows

From the Archive: Toukie Smith in Designer Willi Smith’s 1970s and ’80s Runway Shows

Model Toukie Smith wears a Willi Smith bridal ensemble in the finale of Digits’ fall 1973 show at its Garment District headquarters.

Doris “Toukie” Smith poses in Willi Smith for Digits fall 1972 junior sportswear near Herald Square Park in New York on April 26, 1972.

Model Toukie Smith on the runway during the Willi Smith for Digits fall 1973 fashion presentation.

Toukie Smith on the runway at WilliWear by Willi Smith summer 1978 fashion show. 

Model Toukie Smith in Willi Smith designed fall 1978 accessories debut for Raindrops, Ltd. 

Toukie Smith on stage during the spring 1979 WilliWear fashion show at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York.

Model Toukie Smith poses in big shirt and skirt from the WilliWear by Willi Smith spring 1979 ready to wear advance.

Toukie Smith models a look from WilliWear’s fall 1979 collection.

Natasha Richardson, Toukie Smith and a model pose with designer Willi Smith in looks from his spring 1979 WilliWear collection advance.

Model Toukie Smith and stylist backstage at the fall 1979 WilliWear by Willi Smith runway show in New York.

Model Toukie Smith on the runway for WilliWear by Willi Smith fall 1982 debut fashion show at Site Showroom and Studio, New York.  

Model Toukie Smith on the ruwnay at WilliWear by Willi Smith fall 1983 fashion show. 

Designer Willi Smith with Toukie Smith and a model in his Digits fall 1972 collection photographed in the New York City Garment District.