Kanye West in Balmain Jeans and Trussardi 1911 Fringe Sneakers at 2011 Essence Music Festival

Kanye West performed at the 2011 Essence Music Festival wearing a white shawl collared blazer, Balmain belt and jeans ($890), as well as a pair of black suede Trussardi 1911 fringe sneakers from the Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.

Kanye West in Shawl-Collar Tuxedo Jacket, Balmain Jeans, and Stubbs & Wootton Slippers

Kanye West attended the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards where he had the privilege of of presenting Céline designer and creative director Phoebe Philo with the International Award. For the event he kept it simple and clean wearing a shawl collared cream tuxedo jacket, Balmain jeans ($890), and a pair of Stubbs & Wootton slippers ($425). For the after party Mr. West livened up his look by adding a Chicago Bulls snapback hat. 

Kanye West in Givenchy Leopard Bomber Jacket

Kanye West probably won’t get a chance to hit the actual runway during Paris Fashion Week but that wont stop him from showing off a few of his standout pieces. He attended the Maison Martin Margiela and Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2011 fashion shows sporting Oliver Peoples “Daddy B” sunglasses ($325), a Givenchy Leopard bomber jacket ($3,078), Balmain splattered paint jeans ($690), and a pair of slippers. These distressed washed jeans feature paint splatters all over and a rip at the knee on the left pant leg.

Zac Efron’s Best Looks for 2010

Zac Efron speaks for every All-American male out there. His style choices prove that there are plenty of great brands out there and, even though they may be very understated, sometimes a simplistic and effortless look can be just as effective. Here are our picks of his best looks for the year 2010.