Black Designer's Collection Has Gangsta Vibes And It's Intentional

Michelle Pfeiffer gives gangster glam in this sexy red gown from a 1983 promo shoot for the classic film “Scarface” about a Cuban immigrant who becomes one of the biggest drug dealers in Miami.

We can’t help but think about Pfeiffer’s iconic dress when we see the plunging neckline on this metallic gown from Smith’s Fall-Winter 2024 fashion show.

In the 1970s, Richard Roundtree introduced the world to John Shaft, a detective on a mission to rid Harlem’s streets of gangsters and drug dealers – while dressed to the nines.

Roundtree reprised his role in a 2019 version of “Shaft.” Although no one has touched the part since, we could definitely see the next Shaft wearing this look from Smith’s Fall-Winter 2024 collection.

Can’t you see Shaft’s sidekick kicking ass in this all-black look from Smith’s Fall-Winter 2025 collection?

When it comes to style, it doesn’t get much better than “Empire’s” Cookie Lyon. The wife of drug dealer-turned-music executive Lucious Lyon, she was always dressed to the nines. Every gangster needs a fabulous fur, like this one Cookie wore in an episode of “Empire.”

We don’t know if Cookie has a blue fur in her closet, but we can definitely see her slaying in this electric blue coat and bodysuit look from Smith’s Fall-Winter 2025 collection.

Eva Marcille plays fierce businesswoman Marilyn “Madam” DeVille in the BET+ drama “All The Queen’s Men.” Here, she stuns in a long black body con gown.

This model, wearing a sheer gown from Smith’s Fall-Winter 2025 collection, is channeling “Madam” in the best way.

Nothing says gangster like a houndstooth print. Here, notorious American gangster Bugsy Siegel is standing on business, wearing a houndstooth suit.

The tailoring on this houndstooth suit is impeccable.

This mini skirt and knee-high boots from the Fall-Winter 2025 collection are a seriously sexy interpretation of gangster glam.

Singer-actress Mary J. Blige’s character Monet on the hit series “Power” is known for looking fly.

This fur from Smith’s 2025 Fall-Winter collection would be a perfect addition to Monet’s wardrobe.

This black puffer jacket and knee-high boots is the epitome of gangster glam.