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Suited Up: Kanye West's New Style

Suited Up: Kanye West's New Style
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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American Hip Hop Artist, Kanye West arrives for the Australian premiere of his new 35-minute music video “Runaway” at the Hoyts Entertainment Centre Cinema on October 11, 2010 in Sydney, Australia.

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Kanye West attends the ‘Runaway’ New York premiere at Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema on October 21, 2010 in New York City.

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Stylemaker of the Year winner Kanye West attends the 14th Annual ACE Awards presented by the Accessories Council at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 1, 2010 in New York City.

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Blushing Beauty

Kanye puts his own spin on a classic tuxedo by skipping the bow tie and rolling the sleeves for the 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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Sharp Shooter

Kanye updated a traditional tuxedo by pairing it with suede loafers for the 2010 New Yorkers For Children Fall Gala in NYC.

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Seeing Red

Few men can pull off a vibrant red suit with matching red sneaks — Kanye is one of them. Here, he performs “Runaway” at the MTV VMAs.

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Steal the Spotlight

Kanye knows how to stand out in crowd, here he’s rocking an all eyes on him vibrant suit.

Jay-Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj perform at Yankee Stadium on September 13, 2010 in New York

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Courtside Cool

Stuffy, Kanye is not, here he keeps a simple button down loose and casual.

Kanye West and Selita Ebanks attend day 3 of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens.

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Dripping in Gold

Kanye adds some glimmer to his all black duds with some Mr. T inspired chains.

Kanye West and Gwen Stefani attend the L.A.M.B. Spring 2011 fashion show after party during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Private Location on September 16, 2010 in New York City.

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Dapper Don

Kanye is dapper next to the gorgeous Selita Ebanks.

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Break from the Norm

Kanye breaks from tradition adding beige shoes to the sleek black and white attire.

Kanye West arriving at Madison Square Garden for Rihanna’s concert in New York City on August 12th.

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Pink Panther

Kanye is secure enough with his masculinity to rock a neon pink suit. Here, he performs live in Singapore for Singfest 2010.

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Mr. Clean

Kanye West is seen looking fashionable in a suit at LAX. This may be the most conservative we’ve seen him in a while.

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Opposites Attract

Kanye is dressed to the nines while Jay-Z dines in casual duds.

Jay-Z and Kanye West dine at Nello’s restaurant on July 30, 2010 in New York City.

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Strictly Business

Leave it to Kanye to outshine the man of the hour in a black suit and white t-shirt.

Suited Up: Kanye West's New Style