Archive for March, 2009


• Evolution of the Nike Air Yeezy
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When the Nike Air Yeezy drops early next month, it will mark the fruition of everything that has been envisioned between Kanye West and Nike in roughly the past 2-and-a-quarter years. Complex magazine gives us a backstage pass, if you will, of the entire creative process that has gone on with the sneaker.

Initial sketches

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March 23rd, 2009


• Nike Air Yeezy Glow in the Dark
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Complex gives us a preview of one of the Nike Air Yeezy sneakers that actually glows in the dark. It is not certain which colorway provides this feature, but Kanye said it best on his blog, “these be killin’ in the clubs.”

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March 19th, 2009


• Detailed Pictures of the Nike Air Yeezy
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Thanks to Don C and Ibn Jasper, Kanye West’s road manager and style consultant/barber, respectively, we now have a better look of the details on the Nike Air Yeezy.

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March 12th, 2009


• Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Sneaker Prices
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After much anticipation, the prices and names of each model for the collaboration sneakers between Kanye West and the French luxury brand, Louis Vuitton, have been confirmed. The prices range from $840 for the boat shoe Hudson (named after G.O.O.D. Music artist Mr. Hudson) all the way to $1,140 for the high-top model Jasper’s (named after Kanye’s style consultant/barber Ibn Jasper).

For a more extensive coverage, read: New Colorways Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Sneakers

Source: Nick Kicks

March 12th, 2009


• Raf Simons Velcro High-Top Sneaker
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Kanye West was recently seen wearing the velcro high-top sneakers from Raf SimonsRaf by Raf Simons spring/summer 2009 collection at the Stella McCartney fashion show, as part of Paris Fashion Week. The leather sneakers, which feature a double velcro with black accents, can be purchased at the Colette online store for $575.

(Photo courtesy of Francois Durand/Getty Images Europe)

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March 11th, 2009