Kanye West sure knows how to make an entrance in any event he's attending.
The 44-year-old arrived at the Balenciaga Haute Couture show in Paris donning a black and white balaclava and a Gap black puffer jacket with matching trousers with those Yeezy trainers on his feet.
Kanye seemed to be in an energetic mood as he exited the Mercedes he was chauffeured in.
As he started running towards the building, the material of his matching matte black trousers and jacket gave a crumpled effect that has also provided texture to his ensemble.
Kanye West really faked paparazzi out with the mask 😂 🧸 pic.twitter.com/k9jZvhY8uF
— 👨🏾💻💫 (@lowlifejoe_) July 7, 2021
On Twitter, people gave mixed reactions to his style. @then24dotcom said, "Everyone: come to events wearing protective masks. Kanye West: comes to the fashion show in a black balaclava."
Additionally, "Nike Socks" immediately started trending on Twitter because Kanye West wore them during a Paris Fashion Week show.
@SaycheeseDGTL said, "Nike socks" are now trending because Kanye wore a pair during Paris Fashion Week. Adidas contract says he can't wear Nike clothes, but since he's wearing a mask.. he won't get in trouble."
Photo of Kanye West attending the Balenciaga Couture Runway Show with Mask, Nike socks, YZY x GAP Puffer, and Scribbled FOAM Runners. pic.twitter.com/2Oy8STfTIs
— DELZ aka THE SNEAKER ADDICT (@djdelz) July 7, 2021
Kanye West's full-face mask is reportedly a customized vintage Harley Davidson t-shirt.
It features a print of the brand's iconic roaring black cat.
But the Grammy-winning rapper was already photographed wearing the mask earlier in March.
@emirrrrr27 wrote, "Kanye rocking the Flaneur Home T-Shirt as a Balaclava is the best thing I've ever seen."
Why Kanye West Is Setting Trends in The Fashion Industry
Mixing athletic brands with famous logos has always been controversial in the streetwear community. Ultimately, it is also primarily frowned upon.
However, being a fan of several brands is no problem, but the allegiance can look funny when an Adidas logo and a Nike logo are spotted in one outfit.
This was what Kanye West has sported at the Balenciaga show.
And, of course, the balaclava that would hide his face.
Knowing the rapper, who is currently in the middle of a very public divorce and constant scrutiny, his face mask was likely intentional.
Though many may think it's cool, some believe he didn't even get to enjoy the show because "How could he see in that mask?"
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Kanye West's Yeezy and Gap Collaboration
Kanye West and Gap drop their first collab. It’s a blue jacket with no zipper. Price point is at $200. His manager also confirmed that his new album ‘WestDayEver’ is otw 🧸 pic.twitter.com/YDSrpDfb6B
— 👨🏾💻💫 (@lowlifejoe_) June 8, 2021
Kanye West's appearance at the fashion show sparked speculation that he is about to release another Yeezy x Gap collaboration piece.
The one he wore at the show looked identical to the one he released last month -- a light blue puffer jacket immediately sold out in a few minutes.
There's still no word when the rest of the line will be available for purchase.
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