• Franalations Shows the Jasper’s

Franaltions already showed his Louis Vuitton Don’s and is now back with his video for the Jasper’s. Again, pictures online do not justify the quality and attention to detail put into this collaboration between Kanye West and Louis Vuitton. There’s a specific reason these sneakers retail for $1,000+ and I think the excitement from Franalations in the video says it all.

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• Who Wore it Better- Air Yeezy Edition

Complex is conducting a “Who Wore it Better?” poll to determine who rocked Kanye’s Nike Air Yeezy signature shoe better, Tristan Wilds, Lil Waye, or Soulja Boy. These 3 celebs were specifically chosen because they blended classy, grown man outfits with a sneaker that just screams attention and is the opposite of everything that represents “getting your grown man on.” I don’t know how everyone else feels, but if I think Lil Wayne surely beats Tristan and Soulja Boy. There’s just something about wearing baggy pants with Yeezys that doesn’t look right, and Lil Wayne, at least in this picture, does a pretty good job making sure everything in his outfit is proportional and that all the pieces complement one another. How does everyone else feel?

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• Turn Back Thursday: Kanye Wearing Baggy Clothes

Before Kanye West wore Pastelle, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Bape, and Polo, he was a modestly-dressed man who was simply trying to get into the music industry. Here’s the Get Well Soon mixtape cover of Kanye back in 2003 with an extremely different look from what the general public has grown to appreciate (or hate) these days. Roughly 6 years have passed since the release of this mixtape and within those 6 years, Kanye has traded in the baggy clothes for a more fitted look that accompanies high-end fashion labels and street wear brands. Fashion critics may say Kanye simply jumped the fitted clothing bandwagon, but I would disagree. Everyone has that fashion evolution in their lives where they expand their horizons and become more open to certain lifestyles, which is what prompted Kanye’s fashion transformation. Whether you believe it was a fashion change for the better or worse, one thing is undeniable–Kanye has become one of the most influential fashion icons in the past 6 years.

• Spike Jonze Short Film

Back in January, we posted a picture of Kanye West and Nick Tershay on the set of a short film directed by Spike Jonze. Well now, the much-anticipated short film will be released on September 8th for all to purchase via Itunes. Originally, the short film was going to be the official music video for Kanye’s See You In My Nightmares, but apparently that has now changed. If you’re familiar with Jonze’s work, this should turn out remarkable. Add that to the fact that Kanye is extremely great with presentation and delivering a product (see his music videos and live performances), I’m certain this will not disappoint.

Source: We Love You So

• Kanye Wearing Maison Martin Margiela Shoes

Kanye West and girlfriend Amber Rose were spotted last week in the SoHo area in New York before going to the music video shoot for Jay-Z’s We Run This Town. In the photo, Kanye wears a very simple outfit that consists of black Super sunglasses, a black t-shirt, and jeans. However, it was the gray high-top Maison Martin Margiela shoes with velcro straps that made the entire outfit work for Kanye. The exact shoes are seen below and can be purchased at the Barneys New York online store.

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• Sole Collector Air Yeezy Covers

The latest cover of Sole Collector, Issue 29, will feature 2 different designs– one will have the original black Nike Air Yeezy atop a wooden box with laser designs and the other will be a high-quality, detailed shot of the pink Air Yeezy lacelock. This is the same exact Air Yeezy  sneaker that Kanye West wore at the 2008 Grammy Awards, as he paid tribute to his late mother, Donda West. The sneaker will be up for grabs as part of the Doernbecher Charity Auction where one lucky bidder will be able to take the original, 1 of 1 pair home. Correct me if I’m wrong, I do remember him wearing these sneakers at the Grammys, however, I do not recall them having lacelocks. But I digress, it’s a great sneaker and I only wish the 3 Air Yeezys that came out several months ago had this type of leather material.

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