40 of Kanye West's Greatest Style Hits
A style evolution, from 'College Dropout' to 'Yeezus,' in honor of his 40th birthday.
Love him or hate him, nobody can deny Kanye West has style. Whether you're into his Yeezy-era athleisure vibe or you "miss the old Kanye" bright polos, we've rounded up 40 of the icon's most memorable fashion looks from the past decade.
Repping his preppy phase in an argyle sweater and collared shirt, at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors in 2005.
A signature Bape hoodie and ice on his wrist circa 2004.
Another colorful pullover and baggy jeans at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards.
Polo shirts were a major wardrobe staple during Kanye's College Dropout era.
Sporting a sharp tux onstage with Jamie Foxx at the 2005 MTV Music Video Awards.
Channeling a retro, Tom Ford-inspired moment in a velvet blazer and pink turtleneck.
Scooping up three awards in a lavender suit, at the Grammys in 2006.
Upping an all-white look with a pair of feathered wings, while performing "Jesus Walks" in 2005.
Celebrating his birthday in a bowtie back in 2007.
Palling around with Stella McCartney in a statement-making skeleton zip-up, at the designer's Spring 2007 show.
Making the front row rounds with Victoria Beckham at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2007 show.
Pulling off a sequined blazer onstage at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Let us not soon forget when Kanye made shutter shades a thing.
A verified designer logo maniac, West pledged his allegiance to YSL with a monogram t-shirt onstage in 2008.
Mixing a tweed suit with graphic color blocking in 2008.
Nailing the nerdy look in a bespoke plaid suit, suspenders and eyeglasses during New York Fashion Week in 2009.
Making a case for all-denim-everything during a performance on American Idol in 2009.
Matching his Jordans to his red suit at the 2010 MTV Music Video Awards (before his feud with Nike).
Wearing a luxe fur to a Fall 2010 menswear show.
Kanye and former Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci have a long, symbiotic relationship.
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