Recap and Twitpics From Kanye West Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Show

Kanye West had the fashion industry in a frenzy, as he unveiled his much anticipated Spring/Summer 2012 Ready-to-Wear Womenswear Collection. The show was packed with fashionistas, designers and celebrities such as Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarrra, Dean and Dan Caton of Dsquared, Jeremy Scott, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Jared Leto, Ciara, Lindsday Lohan, Anna Wintour, Tameka Raymond, Terry Richardson, and many more. He opened the show playing “Ready or Not” by the Fugees, followed by music from Waka Flocka and his own hits. Knowing Kanye’s love for models, he brought in some of the most renowned supermodels – Anja Rubik, Jourdan Dunn, Chanel Iman – to walk the collection.

Kanye West Attends Kim Jones 1st Louis Vuitton Collection in Patchwork Don Sneakers

Kanye West attended designer Kim Jones first collection as the menswear Style Director for Louis Vuitton. Kanye wore his favorite hat of the moment the Just DON Dallas Mavericks snakeskin cap, several gold chains which included his custom Takashi Murakami Jesus piece, and appropriately threw on his Louis Vuitton Patchwork Don sneakers ($915) in a rose colorway.

Kanye West working on full fashion collection in Paris

According to Uk publication The Telegraph, the fashion-conscious rapper is getting ready to show his first full men’s and women’s ranges this fall.
Kanye West is currently working on the high-end creations, based out of a studio in central Paris, the paper quotes a source.
Just last year, he had told Elle: “Did you not see the Lindsay [Lohan] and Ungaro collection? That was 9/11 for celebrities doing fashion. After that I thought: ‘Well I can’t do a line now’.”

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Kanye West was seen arriving to the Airport in London wearing Mosley Tribes Free City 2 sunglasses ($180) and his highly anticipated Nike Air Yeezy 2 sneakers. 

Kanye West wears Balmain Denim Jacket and Creative Recreation Turino Sneakers

 

Kanye West was seen coming out a car in Paris, France wearing his favorite Balmain Denim Jacket (approx. $1,313) from Balmain’s first menswear collection with dark khaki pants. He was also rocking a pair of Creative Recreation Turino ($389) sneakers from the 2009 Italian Collection.

Kanye West in Rick Owens Jacket, Silver Balmain Biker Jeans, and Air Jordan 3 Sneakers

Kanye West wear a pair of silver Balmain biker stretch denim jeans ($1,662)  in Katy Perry’s latest video for her single “E.T.”which premiered yesterday. He completed his futuristic look wearing vintage Alitalia sunglasses, Rick Owens Turbo Flight Bomber jacket ($2,040), and a pair of Air Jordan white/cement retro 3 sneakers ($150). 

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.

Kanye West in Custom Made 3.1 Phillip Lim Fuchsia Blazer and Hermes Sneakers

Kanye West must be really enjoying Fashion week because he has been seen at all the major shows making sure his presence is felt by wearing the loudest, most flamboyant yet very stylish outfits. He was spotted front row at the the Jeremy Scott Spring 2011 fashion show wearing a pair of black plastic aviator sunglasses, a 3.1 Phillip Lim blazer (inspired from the women’s collection that he had custom made for himself), white pants and a pair of my favorite Hermes sneakers ($900+) in crocodile leather. I gotta say I am really loving this Rosewood movement because it’s bringing something real refreshing to the urban fashion and style that is very much needed.  

See more pictures along with his XXL cover below ...

Star Style - Kanye West

Kanye West really isn’t playing with this Rosewood Movement, he was spotted out in New York City in a Band of Outsiders Shawl Collar Dinner Jacket ($1,824). This hand tailored one button dinner jacket features a shawl collar, front flap pockets and back side vents and is made with natural cotton canvas. He finished off the look with black pants and a pair of white Adidas Vintage Rod Laver Sneakers ($75), and you got to love the distressed brown leather tote he is carrying. In my opinion Kanye is really connecting on all cylinders right now because this fit is DOPE! What do you think about his look? More pics below...

Kanye West Styles in Camel Prada Suit & Tretorn x Comme des Garcon Sneakers

Kanye West tweeted to his fans about the decision to wear his camel colored Prada suit over an all white suit for the last official day of summer. Later that day, he was spotted entering his Maybach in New York Rosewood style, and it was clear to me why the Prada suit was the #1 choice. Hands down, the suit is simply amazing! The camel color is pretty enough and dark enough to be worn during the day or night, and, more importantly, it’s the perfect way to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Kanye casually paired his suit with the Oliver People “Daddy B” Sunglasses ($325) and a pair of Tretorn x Comme des garcon canvas sneakers ($100-$200) in white. These sneakers feature colored piping and lining with the words “Himalaya”, “Spirit”, “Training” and “Freedom” hand written onto it.

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Style Icon - Kanye West

He may have started his career as another r'n'b artist, but he doesn't just stop there. We've spotted an evolution not only in music or personal life, but in fashion too. No no, it's not another drama queen or a Hollywood's party animal. This time it's about the stylish and hottie Kanye West. No better example for a male modern fashion icon than him.

  Over the years we've spotted so many fashion icons that come and go, but in the male row we kept those who are classy, sexy and elegant. Well, here's an exception. Kanye West brings out a new image for today's masculine figure by combining his own trends that go from all black tuxedo to hip hop style to geek-chic or vintage gentleman, all into a new and modern appeal.

If through the years the r'n'b and hip hop area didn't rise so much in the fashion world as rockstars or indie band boys did, now this side of the music seems to get more and more attention from the designers and press too. But not only Kanye West has made a major development in his style, other hip hop artists like Jay-Z, T.I., Kid Cudi or Pharell Williams had improved their appearances.

Kanye West has changed different styles in time and has also released new trends in men's fashion. At first he went for baggy hip hop style, then he changed it for futuristic techno influences, after that for geek-chic style but in all this time he kept a classical appearance that every man needs to show. For any important event, every man stands out in a tuxedo and with the right accessories you may as well be a style icon too.