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15 Shades of
Kanye
His changing persona required being ahead of every
single trend. These are West's 15 fashion moments.
This content is original and inspired by Complex.
BY GABY GUZMÁN
PHOTOS FROM COMPLEX AND CELEBUZZ!
2008 to 2010:
2004 to 2008:
1
5
“Ralph Lauren was
boring before I wore
him” (2004)
Hip-hop trend, pastel-col-
ored rugby shirts, polo gear,
backpack
“Emo Nerd”
(2008 – 2009)
Minimal gray suits, sneak-
ers, nerd glasses, neckwear
(optional)
7
2
3
“Sunglasses at night”
(2005 – 2006)
Rock sunglasses, side peaked
lapels, square toed white
shoes, white dinner jackets
“Street outerwear”
(2006 – 2007)
Streetwear brands, Crooks
& Castles, A Bathing
Ape, LRG
6
“Martin Louis The
King” (2008 – 2009)
Custom Phillip Lim jackets
and Louis Vuitton sportcoats
8
4
“Non-Michael Jackson”
(2009)
Afromullet, varsities, leather
pieces
“Eccentric Couple”
(2009 – 2010)
Coordinating outfits
“Shutter shades”
(2007 – 2008)
Shutter shades by Alain
Mikli
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