Outfit ID: Kanye West Shoots "Mercy" Music Video in Qatar

Kanye West is in Qatar shooting for his upcoming music video "Mercy". While on set we got a snapshot of one of his outfits. He is wearing a custom jean jacket and a pair of YMC snakeskin deck shoes S/S 2009 [$250]. 

For a black man being in the Middle East, I would say he is DRESSED appropriately for the heat. 

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Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti x Kanye West Sandals

From Kanye's first lack luster runway show last season he debuts the Giuseppe Zanotti x Kanye West Sandals" [$4,885] to the public. The shoes collaborated are made out calf leather and embroidered in pearls.

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Outfit Id: Kanye West in Trussardi 1911 Fringe Sneakers

Here is Kanye West leaving a restaraunt in Paris the other day wearing a pair of Trussardi 1911 black fringe sneakers, an all black velvet black, grey shirt and a pair of jeans. 

Native American moccasins turned sneakers done at it's best. 

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Trend: Men Tied at the Waist

 Kanye West was spotted in Paris to debut his “DW” By Kanye West Spring/Summer 2012 Womenswear Collection.

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Shoes: Kanye West Air Yeezy 2

Air Yeezy 2 "Zen Gray" 

The original Air Yeezy released under the fashion house Louis Vuitton did really well on it's releasing. Since then, Kanye and the team at Louis Vuitton has decided to do a second pair. All sneaker heads rejoice. 

The Air Yeezy 2's have been widely publicized by Mr. West himself for a while. If you've been living under a rock, you probably weren't aware of this information. Kanye first debuted them by wearing them at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards back in June and now on his "Watch The Throne" tour with Jay-Z. 

If you forgot what the original Air Yeezy's looked like. 

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Runway Looks: Kanye West S/S 2012 | Paris

I'm pleased to get the chance to see the fashion icon, Kanye West runway show that put all the speculations of existence to rest. On October 1st Kanye's debut line was shown to the world in Paris.

It was his first runway show so all the pressure was surrounding the sink or swim or the feedback. Everyone knows Kanye as the musician not the designer.

I personally was rather surprised and yet thankful the clothes didn't showcase the stereotypical urban touch that most rappers give turn designers ie. Diddy and Russell Simmons. 

Style.com owned by Conde Naste wrapped up their review of the line by stating that "conquering his new medium is a work in progress." That was pretty harsh I must say for a first timer. 

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Spotlight: My Love For Celine

Celine has officially been added to my list of favorite designers. I was first introduced to the name when I saw the button-up Kanye wore at the Coachella festival this past summer. Note: I later found out that the top was a women's top. 

Now again I'm learning of the it Celine Boston Bag [$1,300] that I saw in my September Issue of Vogue and on the shoulders of the Olsen Twins photo above. 

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Givenchy S/S 2010 Studded Plaid Tartan Shirt

Yes, I've seen this shirt before and am just now posting it. 

This once plaid shirt that looks like it came from late Michael Jacksons closet is actually a piece from Givenchy Spring 2010 [$12,000]. It is turned into a work of art with the addition and well placed golden studs. After looking at the shirt you don't even realize that this is a 'boring' Lumberjack plaid top. The chosen color combination doesn't make the gold stand out too much and in reality work together. 

Here is fashion icon Kanye West seen rocking the same shirt. 

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Kanye May Launch A Line At NYFW This Year *Updated*

Update: The Guardian has confirmed that Kanye West has been collaborating with Louis Goldin, the director of MA at Central Saint Martins and Christine Centenera, Fashion Editor of Harpers Bazzar Australia since March for his upcoming clothing line.

The line will debut for the Spring/Summer 2012 season.

LookBook: Kanye West

[Novermber 9, 2011] After another concert, Kanye is running to the Victoria Secret Fashion Show taping in downtown NYC. Here is wearing a shirt from the Versace for H&M collection. 

[October 2011] Kanye is leaving from the Mercer hotel in New York City. He is wearing a Prada Sweater Fall 2011 [$660], black leather pants and Nike Air Yeezy 2 Sneakers. 

Kanye West shot by Scott Schuman for The Sartorialist