Remember back in grade school when you’d wear your boyfriend’s nameplate necklace so everyone knew who’s girl you were? Kim Kardashian might be trying to bring that idea back in a more sophisticated way after seeing the earrings she was wearing around LA this weekend. Yup, that’s a K and a W in her ear…
When Kanye West showcased his latest designs in Paris this week there was no doubt that expectations were high, but for some, what wasn’t expected was the perceived lack of African American models in the show. While many of us didn’t bat an eye (I mean the point of the show was the designs, not…
Confession: I was the hugest hip hop head in the 90s. From Bad Boy (Biggie, Lil Kim, Puff Daddy and crew) to Aaliyah to old school Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige, I loved it all. And every music video from any Hip Hop/R&B artist worth their place on the Billboard charts in the 90s was…
From Glamazons Blog: When will writers learn that using the “n-word” is highly inappropriate? Just weeks after Jackie Magazine called Rihanna a “n*ggabitch” then apologized and retracted it, here we are again. A writer at Gawker attempted to pick fun at Kanye West‘s twitter rant about his new company Wednesday night by using the “n-word” again….
Women dressing as men isn’t a new phenomenon, we’ve been borrowing from the boys since, well, forever. But the boys haven’t been sitting idly by either. Way before Kanye decided to put on a women’s blouse, there were men who had gender-blending sense of style, if you will. Let’s take a moment to appreciate them,…
Kanye West has done his share of collaborating from footwear with Louis Vuitton to scarves with M/M Paris and George Condo. Now, the rapper/producer cum fashion trendsetter is said to be working with Giuseppe Zanotti on the footwear for his Spring 2012 women’s collection set to debut at New York Fashion Week next month. It…
Not much has to be said when mentioning the musical genius that is Kanye West. With the online debut of the anticipated album, Watch The Throne with fellow rapper Jay-Z releasing last night, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to explore the fashion prowess of Mr. West. Music aside, the contemporary gentleman has always been…
New York Fashion Week is less than a couple of months away and the fashion industry has been buzzing with the news of Kanye West’s possible runway debut. The “Louis Vuitton Don” himself has been rumored to be secretly working on a collection for both men and women and we are all literally at the…
Kanye West gave an unforgettable performance at the 2011 Essence Music Festival which is getting the same critical acclaim as his riveting show at Coachella. His fashion statements are creating just as much buzz. A visionary in music and showmanship, it’s no surprise that West’s creativity spills over into the clothing realm. Rumors surrounding a…
A great musician is nothing without his or her own personal sense of style. When an artist makes it big, the image must follow, which usually means a high-fashion designer behind the scenes. W Magazine is celebrating the partnership between fashion and music in its “Behind The Muses” feature. In the feature, some of the…
