• Kanye West Attends the 2011 French Open

Kanye West has been making the most of his time in France the past few weeks—attending the Cannes Film Festival, pulling up at the amfAR Gala in a $1.5 million Benz, and kissing models on balconies.  Yesterday, he attended the 2011 French Open between Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro. Looking on as Djokavic defeated del Potro, Kanye wore a full-zip hoody and black sunglasses—his most casual outfit overseas since his arrival in France. Even though it’s difficult to tell the brand of the hoody, it features a zipper that extends around the lining of the hood—a style made popular by A Bathing Ape in 2005 during the advent of the all-over print hoody craze.

• Lanvin for H&M Sunglasses as a ‘Way Shiner’ Alternative

With the collaboration collection between Lanvin and H&M set to release in retail stores this Saturday, one particular accessory that stands out is the sole pair of sunglasses from the offering. The black sunglasses share aesthetic similarities with the Lanvin ‘Way Shiner’ sunglasses that have been seen several times on Kanye West in the past. Both sunglasses are oversized and semi-square in shape and include two screw-like objects positioned on the upper corners of the frame. The only differences that appear on the collaboration sunglasses are its black lenses (purple on the ‘Way Shiner’) and the non-existent Swarovski crystals on the temples. The Lanvin ‘Way Shiner’ retails for $385, while the Lanvin collaboration sunglasses with H&M will be sold for $19.95 at select H&M locations. Visit HM.com for additional details on the release.

(Lanvin x H&M)

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• Kanye’s Fashion Influence in the Decade

In keeping up with their top 100 lists, Complex has put together a list of style trends that ruled the decade. The Top 100 Style Trends of the 2000s showcases fashion trends that shook pop culture and influenced the masses. Now, I haven’t actually had the chance to look through the entire list, but there are definitely trends on the list that Kanye West either spearheaded or was at least notorious for.

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