Whether you find yourself loving or loathing Kanye West, it’s impossible to ignore his impact on
popular culture. From music to art to fashion, if there is a creative field he hasn’t conquered just
yet, you can rest assured it’s on his to-do list.
One look at Kanye’s style moments, and it’s clear he doesn’t play by anyone’s rules, nor does he ever
feel compelled to conform to societal norms. That’s what we love about him — even if we’d never
dare step out in light blue contacts. In honor of his 39th birthday, here are the 10 Kanye West looks
that broke the internet. Step aside, Kim.
There was this one time that Kanye’s logomania went to his head…literally.
We were sitting at the edge of our seats waiting to see what Kanye would wear to this year’s Met Gala. And he did not disappoint. When he completely ignored the tech white tie dress code, and showed up in ripped jeans, a bedazzled jacket and colored contacts, we weren’t the least bit surprised.
If there’s anything you need to know about Mr. West, it’s that he enjoys fashion shows. Here he is sitting front row in a heated dual for cleavage supremacy with wife Kim Kardashian.
If there’s anything you need to know about Mr. West, it’s that he enjoys fashion shows. Here he is sitting front row in a heated dual for cleavage supremacy with wife Kim Kardashian.
When he hit the stage in a Givenchy kilt during his joint Watch The Throne tour with Jay Z, the Internet practically exploded. Today, we barely bat an eyelash when we see the younger crowd (i.e. Jaden Smith) sporting gender-bending looks, thanks in part to Kanye West.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is perhaps the birth of squad goals. Goyard suitcase and all.
The world was left scratching their heads when Yeezy hit the stage in a ski mask. Since then, he’s inspired the likes of ASAP Rocky and Cara Delevingne, who have stepped out in similar face-obscuring looks.
He hit the Coachella stage in 2011 in a Womens Céline blouse and people had a lot to say about it. But let’s face it, this is a look that seamlessly fits into today’s fashion landscape.
Kanye expertly nailed the monochromatic suit look, sans shirt. He topped off his ensemble with a larger-than-life necklace. We can’t think of a single outfit that better embodies rock star style.
When he couldn’t decide if he wanted to wear a jacket or a sweatshirt, he tied one around his waist.
Kanye West’s epic performance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in 2010 marked the first time we’d see a black headband worn across the forehead. Of course, ‘Ye makes it look cool.
