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Demna haș spoken out at length, and with great candor, about what the future of Balenciaga may look like following last year’s controversies. As readers will recall, the controversies in questions were related to two separate campaigns from the brand, specifically its Gift Shop and Spring 2023 rollouts. The former, as argued by conservatives-led criticism, featured […]

The artist formerly known as Kanye West says it “warmed [his] heart” to notice Drake had liked one of his recent Instagram posts, which have been the subject of continual news coverage this week. “Everyone knows me and Drake have had a rivalry in the past,” Ye, whose YZY SZN 9 presentation in Paris this […]

Against a backdrop of simulated weather, and under a thematic cloud of intentionally aligned opposites, Balenciaga’s Winter 22 campaign images—released Wednesday—mark an extension of the experience of seeing the pieces’ original unveiling. Under the eye of photographer Daniel Rocheě, models are seen enlivening various pieces from the collection, ranging from the Crush Bag to the […]

The next chapter of the Yeezy Gap era is a uniquely immersive and fittingly expansive one, with a Times Square flagship takeover signaling a first for the ongoing creative project headed by the artist formerly known as Kanye West. As announced on Wednesday, Yeezy Gap product will be available for the first time at Gap stores, starting […]

Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga, previously billed as a “new creative exploration” that exists within the larger Yeezy Gap universe, has introduced its first limited release. As fans will recall, the artist formerly known as Kanye West signaled the impending launch of this “creative exploration” with Balenciaga creative director Demna by sharing a legal documents excerpt […]

Balenciaga, no stranger to linking up with Kim Kardashian for widely discussed visual endeavors, has enlisted the SKIMS co-founder for a new campaign. Pieces modeled by Kardashian for the new Stef Mitchell-shot campaign include the Le Cagole Shoulder Bag, the Sock Bootie, the Hourglass Coat, and more. The Kardashian-featuring images, per Vogue, were snapped in […]

Ye and Demna are bringing their proven collaborative power to Gap. Early Friday, the artist formerly known as Kanye West took to Instagram to confirm the new collab by sharing an excerpt from the associated legal documents. Meanwhile, a press release notes Ye has pioneered what’s being billed as a “new creative exploration within the Yeezy Gap […]

Kanye West reunites with Demna Gvasalia to help raise awareness about prison and sentencing reform. On Thursday night, Ye unveiled a collection of “Free Larry Hoover” merch in support of his benefit concert for the incarcerated gang leader. The range includes a pullover hoodie, a baseball shirt, a jumpsuit, jeans in various washes, and a cap. The bulk of the range is presented in […]

The pandemic is still here and supply chain issues have heavily impacted the apparel industry, but brands are still managing to present exciting product and engaging narratives. There are the expected brands that have become mainstays like Stussy, Supreme, and Louis Vuitton that continue to draw in consumers with its core pieces and collaborations. And […]

ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets Balenciaga took a much different approach to its Paris Fashion Week show this year, as the week-long series of […]