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Sophomore Rapper Couture Collections

The Kanye West Fall 2012 Line Debuts at Paris Fashion Week

— March 7, 2012 — Fashion
The Kanye West Fall 2012 collection debuted at Paris Fashion Week -- the last of the four major fall/winter fashion weeks that began in February in New York. The front row was filled with hip hop and Hollywood's finest including Diddy, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian (who wore fur and the $6,000 shoes Kanye designed for Giuseppe Zanotti), Azealia Banks and Alicia Keys. Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley (who wore velour sweatpants and brown Uggs) were also there to show their support for Kanye's second womenswear line.

Top models including Karlie Kloss and Carmen Kass walked in the Kanye West Fall 2012 show, which is reported to have actually had fittings this time. Last season, Kanye did not hold fittings for the models beforehand and the ill-fitted facet of the garments was one of the largest criticisms of the show. While his second attempt was still far from well-received, it seems to have gone over better than his first.

The Kanye West Fall 2012 collection, officially called DW (his late mother's initials), featured lots of fur (including a huge fur backpack) and a lot of black leather. There were mesh bootie heels and knee-high leather boots with lots of straps that seem to be the favorite item in the collection.

Kanye's after party involved go-karts, and performances by Common, Big Sean, Mos Def and Azealia Banks.
Trend Themes
1. Rap Fashion - Rap stars are winning in the fashion industry, with opportunities for disruptive innovation to merge the music and fashion industries through collaborations and branded clothing lines.
2. Luxury Streetwear - Streetwear clothing styled with luxury and designer elements is becoming increasingly popular, with the opportunity for disruption in high-end fashion and the potential for collaboration with streetwear brands.
3. Celebrity-driven Fashion - Celebrity endorsements and collaborations in fashion continue to drive trends and disrupt traditional fashion industry practices, creating opportunities for both established and up-and-coming designers and influencers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry continue to be disrupted by the rise of streetwear and celebrity-driven trends, opening up opportunities for up-and-coming designers and influencers to make a splash on the runways and beyond.
2. Music - Musicians are increasingly crossing into fashion to create their own clothing lines and collaborate with established designers, creating disruptive opportunities to merge two industries and broaden their reach to new audiences.
3. Entertainment - Entertainment and fashion continue to intersect through celebrity influencers and partnerships, with innovative disruption opportunities for brands and designers to connect with fans and create unique experiences.
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