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Kanye West's Style Evolution

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Feb 24, 2017 8:12 PM
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Mr. Bright Side

After his hospitalization in November 2016, Kanye emerged with blonde hair. 


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So Casual

In 2016, the rapper became the king of athleisure, always sporting his popular Yeezy sneakers and comfortable high end athletic gear. 


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YEEZY Season

Kanye West sported a sweater from Yeezy Season 1 in 2015, which many referred to as "hobo-chic."


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Coordinating Couple

Kanye's style is so iconic it rubs off on his significant others. Kim Kardashian and Kanye stepped out for date night in 2014 wearing matching Balmain suit jackets. 


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No Face, No Case

West, who was commonly refered to as Yeezus in 2013, wore a face mask in his highly praised tour of the same name, as well as during public appearances such as this one at the Martin Margiela fashion show. 


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Kanye in a Kilt

For his Watch the Throne Tour with Jay Z in 2011, Kanye sported a kilt along with gear designed by Givenchy's Ricardo Tisci. 


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Risk Taker

In 2011, Kanye West introduced us to his fearless risk taking ability by sporting a Celine woman's shirt for his Coachella performance. 


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That Old Kanye

The "Stronger" rapper elevated his style yet again in 2010, wearing sophisticated well tailored suits.


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The Devil Is in the Details

Kanye made one of his signature looks all red. Here the shirtless performer wears a suit with an oversize chain at the BET Awards in 2010.


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Sorry PETA

In 2010, Kanye and his then-girlfriend Amber Rose sported complimentary fur jackets to the Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris. 


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Denim on Denim on The Don

Kanye championed street style in 2009, pairing basics denim basics with high end elements. 


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"Louis Vuitton Don"

The self proclaimed "Louis Vuitton Don" changed his nickname to "Martin Louis the King Jr." after designing a pair of sneakers for the Paris fashion house that walked the runway in 2009.


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Heartbreak 'Ye

Around the time of the release of Kanye's fourth album 808s and Heartbreak in 2008, Kanye sported tailored suits with his heart on his jacket—literally. 


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Everything Designer

For a period of time in 2007, Kanye couldn't be spotted without a scarf—designer of course. 


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King of the Club

The "Gold Digger" rapper championed the club attire in 2007 with graphic tees and his signature shutter shades. 


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High Fashion 'Ye

Kanye's obsession with high fashion began in 2006. Here, he took a more casual approach by incorporating a designer T-shirt with streetwear.


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Teddy Bear

In 2004, Kanye was infatuated with stuffed teddy bears—featuring them as a mascot on his first three album covers and always sporting a Ralph Lauren Polo.


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College Dropout

When Kanye first appeared on the scene as a rapper, he mastered the preppy boy style, seen here in 2004 with argyle sweaters and sneakers. 


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