Bottoms:

There are only a few things that really go into what kanye wears when it comes to pants. It mostly revolves around light wash and black jeans, either distressed or not. However, the way he separates himself is through the way his pants fit him. You'll rarely catch Kanye cuffing his pants; instead, he lets his pants stack around his legs. These stacks are achieved by buying pants that are skinny, with a small leg opening and with an inseam much greater than yours. For example, despite being five foot eight inches, Ye's collab with A.P.C. produced pants that had a 37 inch inseam. By keeping these stacks, you add an interesting visual aspect to your overall outfit.

Shoes/Footwear:

This is probably the easiest way to copy Kanye's style, and there is something here for everyone. Shoes are the most important part of an outfit and it's vital to keep a diverse and stylish supply, and Kanye does this in spades. His shoe choices basically fall into three categories: sneakers, boots and moccasins. His most worn aspect of his footwear collection is his sneakers, which range from Jordans to Yeezys. Ye wears some of the rarer and more difficult to get sneakers, such as Bred 1s and literally any pair of yeezys (which resell for well over four times their retail price, some even going for twenty grand), but he wears some general release sneakers as well. Staples of his wardrobe include the Adidas Stan Smiths and the Adidas Ultra Boost, which both are easily found for retail. Next comes his boots, which are much easier to find, albeit are also expensive. Ye either wears tan and brown suede Chelseas for a minimalist, high fashion flair, or combat boots for a more rugged twist. He usually rocks either Saint Laurent paris or Bottega Veneta Chelseas, but his combat boots can be found from a military surplus supplier, Rothco. Remember, when in doubt, Timbs never fail. Finally in the footwear roundup comes the moccasins, which are exclusively from Visvim. While no brand really makes anything similar to Visvim's pricey footwear, it is possible to get these kicks for less than retail through second hand markets in near pristine conditions.

The man, the myth, and the legend, rapper Kanye West has evolved from a hip-hop sensation to the greatest style icon of the last several years. West's style has evolved year to year moving from pink polos and backpacks, to Saint Laurent, to his own fashion line. While West's style has evolved, one thing has remained the same; Ye's influence in the fashion world has been overwhelming and all consuming.

While Kanye has always been a student of the fashion world, in the past few years he's become a master too, and his style has synthesized several different aesthetics into something uniquely Kanye. Here follows some of the pieces that Kanye utilizes in his fashion, broken down by category, from the top down.

Outerwear:

Kanye's outerwear really boils down into three separate categories: bombers, parkas and topcoats. His style involves a very rugged, military aesthetic and conversely a much more refined, high fashion aesthetic. The bomber and parkas fall under the former, while the topcoats fall into the later. For parkas and bombers, colors to look out for include olive, black and beige. These articles can be paired with more rugged and military-esque piece , such as olive pants, grey and white tops and combat boots. For topcoats, colors to look out for include camel, black and grey. These pieces can be paired with more basic minimalist pieces such as black or light wash jeans and Chelsea boots. Also, parkas and bombers can be used with more minimalist pieces as well.

Tops:

This is probably the simplest place to to emulate Ye's style on a budget due to the simplicity of his shirts and tee shirts. He wears an assortment of sweaters, t-shirts and button downs in very simple colors. If you want to cosplay as Kanye, then you should be looking at slim fitting button downs in white and light blue, and when it comes to t-shirts look for oversized shirts in neutral grays, navys, beiges, black, white and olives. Sweaters should also be oversized and also be in the same colors as the t-shirts.

Styling tips:

There are a few final things that one should consider when styling these articles of clothing is that Kanye wears them oversized and baggy on the top, but wears his pants very slim. Also, when looking to the articles of clothing, you should look for clothes that have unique and interesting textures and cuts. These outfits are also pretty translatable from a girl to a guy, so Kanye's style is pretty universal.

Final thoughts:

In the end, the one thing that one should keep in mind is that Kanye's outfits are not really influenced by trends and utilize pieces that are versatile and possibly even timeless. Kanye doesn't follow trends, he sets them, and thus, your outfits should follow suit.

Photos: found on fashion bean

https://www.fashionbeans.com/2015/style-profile-kanye-west/

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Shafeen Qazi, Alison Elberger, Justin Smith

Spring 2016 Lookbook

With spring right around the corner and the Texas heat making an appearance in early February, it's time to put away the fur coats and pull out the lighter pieces--no matter what your personal style is. We've created four spring looks for four different personal styles.

Edgy: 

This is for the girl who can rock leather day or night and who is always ahead of the trends.

Tailored Chic:

For the girl who loves Kate Spade and channels Jackie O whenever possible.

The Minimalist:

The minimalist is a girl who appreciates simple pieces but styles them in a unique way that fits her personality and mood.

Monochromatic outfits are one of this season's most trendy looks, but they can be intimidating to try and put together by yourself. It is challenging to try and look more like a sleek Olivia Pope than a dreary Morticia Addams, but it can be done. You don't have to have a huge budget or a sharp sense of style to rock the monochrome look; you just have to know what works together. We have compiled a list of three easy tips to make your monochromatic looks go from drab to fab!

It's all in the Details

When dressing in monochrome, the little details are extremely important to make your outfit unique. We chose our own details by adding a bralette that had criss cross detailing on the neckline. It added a nice touch to an otherwise ordinary top. We also went with a black top with lace detailing to add personality and girliness to an all black ensemble.

Mix your Textures

In order to bring life to a monochrome outfit, mixing textures is essential. Since you will be wearing all one color, it can be a little dull if every piece has the same type of fabric. Show your personal style by pairing leather with your sweater, lace with suede, or something sheer with denim. The combinations are endless. In this all black outfit, leather boots and lace detailing on the shirt are paired with ripped jeans to bring interest to this dark color. Jean shorts and a ribbed top add intrigue to this summery combo. Play it cool with the color but be bold in the textures that you use.

Less is More

Monochrome is a recent trend that strives to look equally simple and sleek while making a statement at the same time. In order to really achieve this, minimalism is often best. There's no need for many accessories, and a simple solid colored t-shirt can go a long way. If you do accessorize go for pieces that are classy and not too flashy. Stick to simple silver or gold pieces that don't make too large of a statement, that way you aren't detracting from the simple look that you're going for. If you do happen to have statement pieces on your mind though, make sure you stick to the color of your outfit to keep the monochrome look unbroken. It may seem dull to strive for a no frills look, but if done right you can still look as though you've walked straight off of the runway!

Marissa McKenna, Molly Curington, Sydney Harklau

Whether or not you agree with the theory of climate change, you must recognize it is time for a style change. 82 degrees in February? No problem. The key is to incorporate spring elements into an outfit still fit for the winter that can handle Texas' bipolar temperature changes.

Start with a colorful top to center the outfit around. As with any typical spring outfit, pastels contribute nicely. Chloé is seen in a baby blue Topshop peplum tank that flows with the wind and is very breathable in the uncalled for heat. The spring touch of the pastel can still be toned down with proper styling. Its ballerina-esque style makes the look delicately sexy and pairs nicely with multiple types of bottoms. A light pastel pink tank can also pair well with this outfit, and it can be built off of the same way.

Choose tight but comfortable pants for the bottom. Pants are the best option because they do not imply summer like shorts do. White goes well with any pastel color. Another alternative can be a longer skirt that incorporates another muted pastel like baby pink.