• Win a Copy of the Latest Issue of Complex

The December/January 2011 issue of Complex hit newsstands yesterday and we’ve got 5 copies to give away to Dress Like Kanye West readers. Kanye West covers the magazine and gives Complex’s editor-in-chief, Noah Callahan-Bever, a glimpse into the making of his fifth solo album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The contest will close midnight Friday and we’ll announce the five winners on the morning of Saturday, December 11 via Facebook.

HOW TO WIN A COPY OF COMPLEX MAGAZINE (CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED)

1. ‘Like’ Dress Like Kanye West on our Facebook page (Click HERE)
2. ‘Like’ this blog post by clicking on the Facebook icon to the right

• Kanye West on the Cover of Complex

Not only did Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy come out in stores today, but Complex magazine revealed that that the ‘Runaway’ artist will also cover their December/January 2011 issue. The story highlights the making of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, as Complex’s editor-in-chief, Noah Callahan-Bever, was invited to the studio sessions in Hawaii to take a glimpse at the labor of love Kanye put into creating his fifth solo album. Before the issue hits shelves on December 7, read the cover story online and Complex’s exclusive behind-the-scenes gallery filled with 40 photos of what went down in the studio.

Read the Kanye West cover story
View the behind-the-scenes gallery

• Kanye West’s Greatest Footwear Moments via Complex

Kanye West’s eclectic shoe collection is highlighted in Complex’s recent “Yeezy Does It: Kanye West’s Greatest Footwear Moments” story. In the 75-picture gallery that shows outfits as far as 2003, Kanye can be seen wearing shoes from a wide variety of brands like Asics, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Timberland, and Vans. Looking through the slideshow of images, it’s interesting to note the year and type of sneakers Kanye’s got on. Early in his career, he wore a wide selection of styles from a multitude of brands, while in more recent years, he’s stuck to Nike Air Yeezys, Air Jordans, his Louis Vuitton collaboration shoes, and a small amount of other European-based brands. All of the outfits are pre-Rosewood Movement, so you won’t find any images of Kanye in hard-bottom dress shoes or Stubbs & Wootton loafers, which have been his preferred shoes as of late. Take a stroll through memory lane and check out Complex’s feature on Kanye’s shoes.

• Matt Halfhill’s Top 10 Sneakers of 2009

Matt 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.

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• Air Yeezy on 100 Best Sneakers of the 2000s

With all the hype and astronomical aftermarket prices that the Nike Air Yeezy commanded during the 3 consecutive months of each colorway’s release, it was only right that the shoe found its way on Complex Magazine’s 100 Best Sneakers of the 2000s list. The Air Yeezy,  a collaboration between Kanye West and Nike, was #5 on a list that included some of the most sought-after shoes that have been released in this decade. Some of the shoes that joined the Air Yeezy in the top 10 included the Nike Dunk SB Tiffany, Nike Dunk SB Jedi, Air Max 90 Bacon, and the UNDFTD Air Jordan IV.

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