Kanye West Glow in the Dark | A Detailed Look

As we’ve previously reported, Kanye West Glow in the Dark captures on-stage and behind-the-scenes action from Kanye’s “Glow in the Dark” tour. From Bonnaroo to Beijing (and many stops before and in between) the global voyage comes to life through the captivating photography of Nabil Elderkin. Kanye’s conceptual sketches help contextualized the finished staging, and provide a welcome complement to the action footage. Most compelling, however, are the shots of Kanye backstage both alone and with fellow performers.

The book begins with a conversation between Mr. West and Spike Jonze. Their chat covers Kanye’s reasoning for documenting the tour and delves into family and politics as well. From there, the images play out chronologically through the tour dates. Towards the end, press and listening parties for 808’s and Heartbreak fold into the story. With little text, Kanye West Glow in the Dark, is primarily about visual spectacle. The accompanying cd includes live instrumentals, which work to help flesh out the feel of the stage performance. Richer than the studio recordings, these tracks are a welcome addition.

For those of us who were unable to catch the tour, the book serves well. Until, of course, a tour video comes…

The book is published by Rizzoli and available to order through Colette.

Pastelle by Kanye West | Never Coming Out

UPDATE: Earlier today we posted some images from the long-rumored Pastelle by Kanye West collection. Although pieces have been seen worn by Kanye West during several public appearances (such as the 2008 AMA Awards), Pastelle will never be released. That’s right. We’ve received official word that Pastelle will not be coming out. Ever. That said, Kanye West will release a collection under his own name in the near future. Stay tuned.

Air Jordan VI x Nike Air Yeezy for Doernbecher Auction

Obviously, the Nike Air Yeezy was one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2009. Likewise, the Air Jordan 6 Retro Black/Red will be one of the highly anticipated releases of 2010. However, as a Doernbecher auction, Mark Smtih and his team withing the Nike’s Innovation Kitchen, has fused both models to form this one-of-a-kind sneaker. This unique shoe is available on eBay in a size 12.

This sneaker simply owns the Nike Air Yeezy base combined with the Air Jordan VI sole. The upper also features multiple textures on the upper including leather, suede and patent leather (strap). This pairing raises a lot of questions. Does the Air Yeezy look better with the Air Jordan VI sole or do you prefer the original way it looks? Should Nike start fusing more classic sneakers together? As stated earlier, you can place your bid on eBay now

Kanye West x Spike Jonze “We Were Once a Fairytale” Short Film

The supremely talented filmmaker Spike Jonze will reunite with Kanye West on an upcoming short film titled “We Were Once a Fairy Tale”. The two well-known personalities in their respective industries of music and film hadpreviously worked together on Kanye West’s Flashing Lights video. The “We Were Once a Fairytale” short film will be available on iTunes starting September 8th.

Source: We Love You So

Run This Town – Jay-Z Ft. Kanye West & Rihanna

Run This Town – Jay-Z Ft. Kanye West & Rihanna***** 5/5

So Jay-Z was supposed to put out a single with Drake, and I was pretty excited. Then I was slightly disappointed to find out that single had been scratched, and that this had been replaced. Damn was I wrong. This music speaks for itself. Brilliant.

JAY-Z aka FORBES TOP!

Forbes dropped their annual Hip-Hop Cash Kings list of rap’s biggest earners today, and Gloria’s Warrior has taken back the #1 spot from Sabrina’s Baby Boy.

1. Jay-Z – 35 Million
2. Diddy – 30 Million
3. Kanye West – 25 Million

4. 50 Cent – 20 Million
5. Akon – 20 Million
6. Lil Wayne – 18 Million
7. Timbaland – 17 Million
8. Pharrell – 16 Million
9. T-Pain – 15 Million
10. Eminem – 14 Million
11. Dr.Dre – 13 Million
12. Snoop Dogg – 11 Million
13. Ludacris – 10 Million
14. Common – 8 Million
15. Will.I.Am – 8 Million
16. T.I. – 8 Million
17. Swizz Beatz – 8 Million
18. Andre 3000 – 7 Million
19. Big Boi- 7 Million
20. Flo-Rida – 6 Million
21. Rick Ross – 6 Million
22. The Game – 6 Million
23. Young Jeezy- 6 Million

Kanye West x Takashi Murakami Aluminum Bear Sculpture

After recently working with Pharrell Williams on a sculpture that ended up selling for over 2 Million USD at Art Basel, we get a look at a Kanye West x Takashi Murakami aluminium sculpture that is currently being exhibited at the gallery Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. They turned the Takashi Murakami bear mascot, made for one of Kanye West’s album into a gold figure and the outcome is really nice actually.

More images of the Kanye West x Takashi Murakami Aluminium Bear Sculpture follow after the jump.

Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Grey/Pink Boat Shoe

The release of the Kanye West x Louis Vuitton footwear collection is just around the corner. Today we came across another style that we had previously not seen. The boat shoe style also comes in the grey/pink colorway, in which we had previously only seen the high top. More news on the collection to follow very soon! Image via Easttouch.

Kanye West – 10 Style Essentials

The next celebrity on the list over at Men.Style.com to list his 10 style essentials is Kanye West. There are not any surprises on the list – the rapper loves his Super sunglasses, Air Yeezy sneakers, Apple product, Levi’s jeans jacket, Lanvin blazer and of course Louis Vuitton luggage.

Backstage with Kanye West at Louis Vuitton

Knotoryus offers us a behind-the-scenes look into Kanye West’s collaboration alongside Louis Vuitton. The self proclaimed Louis Vuitton Don gets down with LV designer Fabrizio Vitti on variety of design sketches. The highly publicized footwear lineup is due to release in the latter part of 2009.

Kanye West For Louis Vuitton Footwear | The Making Of

Thanks to an article that was recently published in the DSM paper, we get a look behind the scenes of the designing process of the Kanye West for Louis Vuitton Footwear collection. Kanye worked with Louis Vuitton designer Fabrizio Vitti on the collection. You get a nice look at the making of the sneakers, including drawings by Kanye. Images via KNOTORYUS.

Kanye West Starting Sneaker Company

Two Fridays ago Kanye West and GLC appeared on BET’s 106 and Park to discuss music, upcoming projects, and the Nike Air Yeezy. While we reported on Friday that he proclaimed that Kanye had the hood in mind when designing the $215 Nike Air Yeezys and the $800+ Louis Vuitton sneakers, he did drop a little hint of an upcoming sneaker line that wasn’t previously discussed.

Speaking about his interview in Complex Magazine about the Nike Air Yeezy, Kanye stated the following:

“I wish Nike would give me a deal, I wish Louis would give me a deal. Since that hasn’t happened yet, I am in the process of making my own company from scratch to put out to my people.”

At this point we will have to wait to see what will come of this, but this sounds like an interesting move for Kanye.

LV’S & AUTOTUNE 2

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Steve Shaw for Kanye West Louis Vuitton Photoshoot feat. Amber Rose

Kanye West offers us a glimpse into a series of photos shot by photographer Steve Shaw for Kanye West’s Louis Vuitton collaboration sneaker. Among the people making an appearance are also Yeezy’s girlfriend and model, Amber Rose.

Teairra Mari Feat. Kanye West – Diamonds

Nike Air Yeezy – Gay Fish Edition

Here is a pair of extremely gay Nike Air Yeezy Gay Fish. This pair is a sample pair created just for West right before he jumped into the ocean and discovered he was a gay fish. These shoes are wet and are not in 100% condition because they were worn in the water. You might have seen these in the latest episode of Southpark where West discovered that he was a gay fish. Please keep in mind these are not deadstock! This shoe is a custom pair of sneakers and is ORDERABLE! Its only $1500 at osneaker.com

More below…

Stop eating fishsticks and go cop an OG Yeezy on ebay if you don’t got the $1500 lying around:

Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West, Common & A-Trak – I Poke Her Face

Years after Kid Cudi penned the soon to be stoner classic “Day N’ Nite” his buzz has become deafening and is only intensifying with each new leaked song. The latest to hit the blogosphere is the mid tempo, playful song entitled “I Poke Her Face”. The song’s not so subtle play on words samples Lady GaGa’s recent dance floor smash “Poker Face”. Kanye West not only provides the beat, with his trademark drums, but also drops a dope verse for fans hungry to hear Kanye rhyme again. The always reliable seasoned veteran Common tags along for the ride and A-Trak compliments the joint with some well placed record scratches.

Kid Cudi feat. Kanye West, Common & A-Trak – I Poke Her Face

Dee and Ricky Website Re-Launch

Dee and Ricky have officially launched their new website, featuring an updated online store fully stocked with their famed LEGO goods made popular by the likes of Kanye West, Takashi Murakami and camongst others. Alongside the popular heart brooch, the twins work up new colorways and silhouettes in various other LEGO-infused accessory pieces. Check them out now at DeeandRicky.com and at Karmaloop.com.

Pastelle 2009 Fall Varsity Preview

With Kanye West seen in various lights thanks to a number of fashion shows in the last few weeks, here’s another preview into one of his upcoming Pastelle pieces. The classic varsity jacket falls under Yeezy’s interpretation with a nice speckled wool body and leather sleeves. Red contrast trim and diagonal slash pockets also mark the jacket’s construction. With many-fashion related launches on the way including Louis Vuitton and Nike Sportswear, look for more information to arise regarding Pastelle.

Source: Just Jared

Louis Vuitton x Kanye West “Boat” Sneakers

With the release of the Kanye West For Louis Vuitton footweaar collection coming closer we can give you a look today at the boat sneakers. Coming with a similar base silhouette as the Don sneaker out of the collection, the main difference is on the front, where the sneaker has a clear boat shoe silhouette and tassles. The sneaker seems to be coming in all white and in grey/pink, the same colorway that we have already seen on a high top sneaker out of the collection. Images via BKRW.

Just like the rest of the collection, these should be hitting stores some time in June. More detailed images of the Louis Vuitton x Kanye West “Boat” Sneakers follow after the jump.

UPDATE: Kanye updates us on the above styles, which seem to be earlier samples. The actual production model features shorter tassles and a lower back, definitely the right choice.

Kanye West To Launch Denim Label

According to UK’s Mirror, Kanye West met up with denim brand Religion to talk about his upcoming denim label. At this point we are not sure whether that just concerns the denim for his upcoming Pastelle label, if it is a Religion collaboration or a brand by itself. Judging by the sound of the Mirror’s article, it seems like it will be a brand by itself. Kanye has definitely been wearing lots of denim and denim jackets lately, so this does not come entirely as a surprise.

Hopefully we can tell you soon more about this subject and let’s hope that one of these “labels” will also launch any time soon.

UPDATE: Turns out this was wrong information spread by the Mirror. Kanye denies the rumor here.

Kanye West in Complex’s April Issue + Air Yeezy Feature

Earlier today, Complex revealed the cover of their April issues, which stars Kanye. They also provided an online feature on the Air Yeezy, giving us a behind the scenes look at how the shoe came to be with Mark Smith and Kanye providing the information. Complex also put up and exclusive Air Yeezy Gallery that offers a look at over 30 images of sketches, samples, detailed images, etc…

More after the jump.

Kanye West for Louis Vuitton Prices Confirmed!

Since word broke a few months ago about a sneaker project done by Kanye West and Louis Vuitton info was scarce and kept under wraps. Photos finally surfaced of (most) of the lineup recently, but pricing has still been a bit of a mystery and a guessing game – until now. Late last night, a Nice Kicks reader sent us information about the upcoming Kanye Westx Louis Vuitton shoes including the prices and the names of each model. The men’s collection consists of three models, the Louis Vuitton Don’s (most likely named after Ye, but also could be a shout to Don C, his manager), Jasper’s (named after Kanye’s barber), and the Mr. Hudson’s (named after the GOOD Music artist and 808 collaborator of the same name). See more details about how much the Kanye West for Louis Vuitton collection will set you back when they release in June.

2009 GRAMMY POSTERS

Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Low Top Sneakers

After showing you a nice image of the red colorway of the Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Low Top sneaker the other day, we can finally give you a look at the entire line-up of colors of this sneaker. It also comes in a white and a black colorway, both of which debuted at this past weeks Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2009/2010 fashion show. Via Selectism.

The sneakers will be released in store June 2009. Detailed images of all three colorways follow after the jump.

Ato Spring/Summer 2009 Cow Hide Boots

The Ato Cow Hide boot comes this Spring/Summer 2009 season in a new colorway. On release the sneaker turned a lot of heads, also because Kanye West was among the first to wear them overseas. Since then we have seen a lot of sneaker companies taking a similar direction and adding several velcro straps onto their shoes.

This Spring/Summer 2009 the sneaker comes in a new grey/yellow/orange/blue colorway. It is now available at Revolution.

Kanye West & Entourage At Fashion Week Paris

We just came across this fantastic image of Kanye West and his entourage at Paris Fashion Week (thanks to Michael for the tip). All faces on the image should be familiar to you by now. The group is certainly well equiped and not shy of using some color in their outfits! Via Jak & Jil.

Louis Vuitton x Kanye West Womens Sneakers

Of course a womens sneaker is also part of the six shoe Kanye West for Louis Vuitton collaboration. In the mean time we already presented to you two mens low top sneakers and one high top sneaker from the collaboration.

Here now a first look at the womens sneaker. It comes in a grey suede colorway, with pink sole and gold lace lock. The Louis Vuitton logo appears on the tongue and on the side-panel of the shoes.

Kanye West For Louis Vuitton High Top Sneaker Teaser

After presenting you yesterday another Louis Vuitton sneaker designed by Kanye West, we give you today a first look at the high top model that will be coming as part of the collaborative collection. It seems to come with a pretty clean design, two wide velcro straps and an interesting mix of premium materials. Hopefully we get soon a better look at this one!

Here some new images of the shoe via Revolve.

Kanye West Talks Shoes, Blogs & Fashion

Dazed & Confused sat down with Kanye West to talk about his upcoming Louis Vuitton collaboration footwear. Furthermore they talk about fashion, his upcoming Pastelle line and of course his always up to date blog.

Check out the interview here.