# Rapping Shoe Designers Kanye West Creates Louis Vuitton Men Shoes By Ayman | Published 2008-07-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-vuitton-shoes References: [wwd](http://wwd.com/issue/article/126163?page=2) At the [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker) Spring 2009 menswear show in Paris, rap artist and hip hop producer Kanye West announced he will be creating a [men's shoe line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-boys-air-force-1) for Vuitton. West's love relationship with the Louis Vuitton brand is well documented in his music. He calls himself "the Louis Vuitton don" in his hit song, Stronger. West has also reportedly decorated his home with Louis Vuitton steamer trunks. Well known for his passion for fashion, West is set to debut his own clothing line for women this coming fall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Fashion Collaborations:** Opportunity for other luxury fashion brands to collaborate with popular celebrities to create unique fashion items, increasing brand visibility and consumer engagement. - **Hip Hop Fashion Influence:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the growing influence of hip hop culture in fashion by creating products that appeal to this demographic. - **Music and Fashion Integration:** Increase brand loyalty and awareness by integrating music and fashion in marketing campaigns and branding efforts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can benefit from collaborating with popular celebrities to create unique and limited edition fashion products. - **Hip Hop Music and Culture:** Fashion brands can tap into the growing influence of hip hop culture in fashion by creating products that cater to this demographic. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The integration of music and fashion in marketing campaigns can increase brand engagement and loyalty among consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dandyism-Inspired Men's Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-buttersoft-sneaker.md) - [Luxe Legacy-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-7.md) - [High Fashion Workwear Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-timberland.md) - [Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-menswear-campaign.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md) - [Luxury Sneaker-Like Snow Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lv-trainer-snow-boot.md) - [Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuittons-soho-popup.md) - [Artist-Collaborative Luxury Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-murakami.md) - [Lobster-Shaped Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-bag.md)