Kanye West Unveils Adidas Originals Collection
The rapper makes his triumphant return to the fashion game.
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Kanye West x Adidas Originals Fall 2015 - Making his triumphant return to the fashion game, Kanye West unveiled his long-awaited collaboration with Adidas Originals, Yeezy Season 1, during New York Fashion Week on February 13. The star-studded front row included the likes of Kim Kardashian and North West, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Diddy, Cassie, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Justin Bieber and Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. Part street-wear line and part walking art installation, the rapper’s new apparel collection is dark, ultra modern and full of the edge we’ve come to expect from the man they call Yeezus. Click ahead for a full look. By Britt Middleton (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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Fade to Black - ‘Ye is one for the dramatics, so the murky color palette is par for the course. Black, forest green, and burgundy are muddled with subtle hints of nudes and smoky grey. As the soundtrack to the affair, Yeezy treated the audience to “Wolves,” his brand new track featuring Sia and Vic Mensa. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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Yeezy 750 Boost - Sneakerhead or not, this is what you’ve come here to see, the Yeezy 750 Boost, aka the crown jewel of the collection. Retailing for $350, the high-top sneaker features a stitched grey suede exterior against a white sole with ribbed detailing. It’s available at Adidas stores in NYC beginning February 14 and worldwide on February 28. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for adidas)
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Twisted Beauty - The rapper-cum-designer spent 18 months coming up with the designs for both his men's and women’s lines. The end result? A study in the beautiful, dark twisted fantasy that is Kanye’s aesthetic. (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for adidas)
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All in the Family - Yeezy’s sister-in-law Kylie Jenner makes her Adidas runway debut in a shearling coat with zip-open bell sleeves on top and nude briefs, inspired by Italian performance artist Vanessa Beecroft, and more flesh-toned stockings. (Photo: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for adidas)
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The New Uniform - Sage green breaks up the darker blacks and greys ‘Ye has aligned himself with. A bulletproof vest and cut-off knit shorts are the new uniform for leisure and beyond. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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Bulletproof Style - Who else would make bulletproof vests an everyday staple? Daring, but kinda hot, too. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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Deep Undercover - Don’t second-guess it: you need this camo overcoat in your repertoire. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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The New Neutral - Judging by Yeezy’s eye, camo is the new neutral for fall. Pair it with pegged sweats and your sneaker of choice. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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Layering Pieces - The military look is in heavy rotation in Yeezy Season 1. A lightweight windbreaker is a fresh take on fall layering and goes with just about everything. (Photo: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for adidas)
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See-Through - Flesh-toned tights: not for your granny anymore. The rapper sent ladies out in sheer bodywear, teamed with slouchy socks, boxing gloves and sweatshirts with adjustable, military-inspired straps. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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Throwback Style - Hints of ‘80s aesthetic weave their way into Kanye’s modern vision, like this navy twist on the Derby jacket. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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All-Nude Everything - We admit it: we’re still trying to figure out the rapper’s obsession with stockings. No doubt, stocking cap plus leggings plus stocking-covered booties equals one helluva statement. (Photo: Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images for adidas)
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Pastel Dream - On the ladies’ front, less is definitely more. His women’s outerwear, with their military-style length and clean lines, break away from the typical fall hues in favor of camel and creamy mint. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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Lighten Up - Women don’t have a monopoly on pastels, so lighten up the darker hues of the fall season. We’re partial to this beige and burgundy combo. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for adidas)
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