Archive for December, 2009
• Matt Halfhill’s Top 10 Sneakers of 2009
4 CommentsMatt Halfill, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the online magazine NiceKicks.com, has come together with Complex to create a list that showcases the top sneakers from this past year. Matt Halfhill’s Top 10 Sneakers of 2009 features highly-sought after shoes such as the Nike 1/2 Cent “Royal”, Air Jordan 11 Space Jam, and the Nike Air Foamposite “Eggplant”. It’s definitely a true sneaker head’s list that includes sneakers geared for various sports and lifestyles. However, despite all the great shoe releases from ‘09, Kanye West’s blank/pink Nike Air Yeezy beat out the rest and was able to claim the #1 spot on Halfhill’s list. With reputable outlets and figures, like BusinessWeek and Halfhill, recognizing the collaboration shoe between Kanye and Nike is a reinforcement to the significance the Air Yeezy had on sneaker culture and fashion in 2009.
• The 25 Coolest Sneaker Designs of 2009
No CommentsWith the year coming to a close, it’s always good to reflect back on the significant moments that shook 2009. In the sneaker culture, Kanye West made history by releasing his Nike Air Yeezy and Louis Vuitton shoes, both of which are featured on BusinessWeek’s The 25 Coolest Sneaker Designs of 2009. The Nike Air Yeezy marked the first time Nike has ever worked with a non-athlete to design a sneaker. What’s more, its 3 colorway releases will be remembered for their astronomical resell value on Ebay and the multiple-day campouts from several sneaker heads all over the world. With the Louis Vuitton collaboration shoes, although not as hyped as the Air Yeezy, proved Kanye’s versatility in fashion. To work alongside one of the most iconic fashion labels the world has ever known reinforced Kanye’s global image as a fashion connoisseur. These two highly-anticipated shoe collaborations definitely exceeded all the expectations and are more than just merely sneakers, but a piece of fashion history.
• DLKW Black Jesus Piece from Good Wood
18 CommentsThanks to Chris and the rest of Good Wood for the complementary black Jesus piece. I can’t stress enough the attention to detail and precise cut and engraving that was put into this wooden accessory. Check the custom hit on the back!
• Karmaloop x DLKW Holiday Giveaway
3 CommentsFor all the Kanye fans and fashion enthusiasts, Karmaloop and Dress Like Kanye West have come together to provide you a chance to win a $100 shopping spree at Karmaloop.com. One lucky winner will be selected each week during the month of December, so if you’re tight on money and need to get that holiday shopping completed, enter the Karmaloop x Dress Like Kanye West Holiday Giveaway. It’s simply a matter of filling out the form on the contest page and waiting to see if you’ve been selected. The best part about this contest is that all entrees automatically receive a $10 gift code via e-mail just for participating. Even if you don’t win the $100, you still walk away with a discount code to use on your next Karmaloop purchase.
Enter the Karmaloop x DLKW Holiday Giveaway
• Turn Back Thursday: Kanye Wearing Gucci Shaman Moccasins
7 CommentsSome of you may have forgotten all about Turn Back Thursday, but if you recalled, we announced that it would appear on the blog the first Thursday of each month, rather than every Thursday like it used to. We’ve also changed the format so that each Turn Back Thursday post is more concise and focuses strictly on clothing brands and dates.
Kanye West wearing Gucci Shaman moccasins and a Gucci scarf in 2007, on the set for the “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” music video.
• Kanye on the Good Wood Jesus Piece
6 CommentsWith all the hype surrounding the black Good Wood Jesus piece, it was only appropriate that it made its way onto Kanye West’s official blog. However, rather than in a positive light, Kanye (or his “ghost blogger”) dismissed Good Wood’s creation altogether with, “This is so bogus! Please don’t support the bootleggers.” Mind you, Kanye’s A&R Plain Pat big upped the Good Wood Jesus piece and the man responsible for creating Kanye’s very own black Jesus piece, Ben Baller, met with Chris Lee from Good Wood to receive his own wooden accessory. Kanye has become such a global icon in the world of fashion, not to mention music, that everything he wears and represents immediately becomes a trend (e.g. popped collars, bright colors, shutter shades, tight jeans, and this specific necklace). With all trends, the emergence of affordable alternatives are presented to the general public so that emulating a certain look does not have to cost an arm and a leg. Through Kanye’s influence and brand power, people want to dress like him and associate themselves with certain trends that he spearheads, but ideally, would like to do so in a financially responsible manner. Hence the reason for the affordable shutter shades at the local mall and hence the reason for the success of these Good Wood Jesus pieces. The consumers who purchased this product from these “bootleggers” are merely trying to show their support and admiration for you, Kanye.
Source: Kanye Universe City
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