Posts Tagged ‘Kanye West’

Nike Air Yeezy “Grammy” Edition | Auction

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 | Posted in Nike

Nike Air Yeezy "Grammy" Edition | Auction

Tonight Kanye West added another reason for his detractors to dislike the Hip Hop mogul turned fashion mogul, by bum rushing the stage at the VMA awards, to interrupt country singer Taylor Swift. A bewildered Swift stood by as Kanye stated she was undeserving of the best video by a female artist, because Beyonce had produced the best video in that category. In a class move by Beyonce, when she won the best video of the year award, she asked Swift on stage to say her piece. Kanye later apologized via his blog.

This was not best award show for Mr. West. His best appearance is arguably the 50th Grammy Awards, where Kanye first wore the Nike Air Yeezy in public. The kicks come a black leather upper with a glow-in-the-dark sole.

The very pair that Kanye West wore at the Grammy Awards is now up for auction on eBay by instyleshoes to benefit the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Oregon.

With roughly six days until the auction ends the kicks have 17 bids with the current bid at around $2,000.

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Nike Air Yeezy x Air Jordan 6 “Doernbecher”

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 | Posted in Nike

Nike Air Yeezy x Air Jordan 6 "Doernbecher"

This year's hottest new sneaker release of the year, the Nike Air Yeezy, took two years to create. During those two years the design was played with, and at one point Kanye and the design team considered placing an Air Jordan VI sole on the sneakers. As we now know the idea was scraped for the final design. The sneaker may be the reason why the untrue Air Jordan x Kanye West rumors spread online.

However, Nike has produced a 1 of 1 version of the Nike Air Yeezy resting on an Air Jordan 6 sole, which Kanye has never seen.

The sneakers are now being auctioned on eBay by instyleshoes to benefit the Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Oregon. At the posting of this article, the auction is heading toward $4,000 with 29 bids. If you want to win the auction, you have roughly six days to bid.

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Nike Air Yeezy “Grammy Awards” | Auction

Thursday, August 6th, 2009 | Posted in Nike

Nike Air Yeezy "Grammy Awards" | Auction

So it turns out that the Kanye x Jordan rumors were just that rumors. Though it would be interesting to see how Kanye West would flip the Air Jordan we already have the Air Yeezy, which itself takes inspiration from the Air Jordan.

If you picked up all three of Nike Air Yeezy colorways this past spring, you will jump at this. The pair that Kanye wore during the 50th anniversary Grammy Awards last year that come in a black leather upper with a splsh of pink.

The sneakers will go on the auction block to benefit the Doernbecher Charity.

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Kanye x Jordan | Officially Not Happening

Thursday, August 6th, 2009 | Posted in Air Jordan

Kanye x Jordan | Officially Not Happening

On tuesday we reported that Kanye West and Jordan Brand were in talks to create some kicks. The rumor seemed the ultimate hype. Kanye has dismissed the rumors:

I LOVE NIKE AND I LOVED CREATING WITH THEM BUT THERE HASN'T BEEN A CONVO WITH BRAND JORDAN.... NIKE AND BRAND JORDAN ARE 2 DIFFERENT COMPANIES.

So we will have wait and see what Kanye West will do next.

Kanye West x Air Jordan ?

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 | Posted in Air Jordan

Kanye West x Air Jordan ?

Rumor? Truth? At the moment the best advice is to sit tight for a second before you start packing your camping equipment and clear your bank account. The rumor is that Kanye West is negotiating with Jordan Brand on a collaboration. It is too early to say whether this collaboration will become reality at any point. In case it becomes reality prepare for something big to happen. Mile long rows of camping sneakerheads in front of stores are a very likely scenario as well as resellers making a big amount of money on ebay.

Before we get lost in fantasy scenarios - here you can find the source of rumors on this Kanye x Jordan collaboration at mediatakeout.

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Kanye West x Louis Vuitton | Detailed Images

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 | Posted in Sneaker News

Kanye West x Louis Vuitton

With the Kanye West x Louis Vuitton sneaker collection release just a matter of hours away we have another look at the sneaker with some images that show some of the details of the high fashion kicks.

Coming from one of the most premium fashion label in the world, the premium construction is evident. If your tastes are ultra luxurious and cutting edge you will appreciate the sneakers on all of the level on which it embodies such a life style.

The kicks will be available at Louis Vuitton boutiques around the globe on the 1st of July 2009 for $870 and above.

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Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Footwear | Release Date

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 | Posted in Sneaker News

Kanye West x Louis Vuitton Footwear | Release Date

Now that the Air Yeezy release is behind us, we now look to the Louis Vuitton collaborative kicks that Kanye West designed from the sole up.

As we previewed over the weekend, the Don, Jasper and Mr. Hudson will all release tomorrow, the 1st of July 2009. If you want a pair, go to the nearest Louis Vuitton shop to pick them up. Being Louis Vuitton, you have to spend a minimum of $870 to pick one up.

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