Kanye gave a presentation this Saturday during Paris Fashion Week, unveiling his 2nd clothing line through A.P.C.
Via GQ:
Kanye West debuted the next lineup of his ongoing, Internet-breaking collaboration with French brand A.P.C. today and this season’s offering of parka-inspired coats, streamlined cargo pants, and easy knits clearly took his basics-centered first outing to the next level. As collaborator and menswear mentor Jean Touitou looked on, West walked international editors, world famous athletes and some bold-faced names through his collection, considerately pointing out details like the adjustable tabs for tapering moto-inspired trousers or the contrast white hem of a denim work shirt that would make for an ace street style shot.
The nearly-fifteen minute presentation showed a side of West the mass media and even diehard fans may not be used to: a thoughtful artist aware of his place in the pop culture pantheon, and how that doesn’t always make for an easy transition into a new field like fashion. Here are the sixteen things we learned about West today in his own words, from finding inspiration in the A.P.C. archives, to his hesitation towards leopard print, and why designing menswear makes him produce better music.
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