Kanye West’s Top 10 Essentials

Article written by: Andre Sanchez
Posted on: August 12, 2009

Introducing Kanye West’s top 10 life essentials. Maybe you didn’t know you needed ‘em so Ye had to set you right.

T-shirt by Balmain

As you can see here, the main characteristic of the Balmain T-shirt is the scoop at the neck. Kanye states, “This is the most important thing on the list”.

Black Nike Air Yeezy’s

There were lines wrapping around blocks for a pair of these.  And why exactly? Says ‘Ye, “when I was designing these, I was inspired by the combination of the materials used on Fendi Spy bags:

as well as the colorways used on the robots in “Robotech”:

Using muted tones accented with a pop of color, and of course we referenced the Nike mag from “Back To The Future II”

“We’re trying to bring kids into the future with this shoe”

Dark brown RRL Jeans in Slim Boot Cut

“When I travel the world, I study how people dress in real life. Most men dress utilitarian- it’s for a purpose. Contrary to hip hop belief, baggy jeans are actually a fashion statement, while fitted jeans are the more classic option”. I definitely agree with Mr. West, but I don’t actually see too many guys wearing baggy jeans anymore. Do you?

(Kanye seen here with Amber Rose wearing RRL Jeans)

iPod Nano, iPhone, Macbook Air with Aircard

Vintage Levi’s Jean Jacket

“What’s good about a Jean jacket? What’s not good about a Jean jacket? I have like five of em. It’s cool because I use it as a layering piece, or as my main jacket.  I can put it under a peacoat, I can put it over a T-shirt. It adds a classic-ness and roughness to an outfit”

Blacked out Rolex Submariner

“Me and a couple of my boys had this dinner conversation of what we thought the top brands were, and then made a decision to purchase those brands. So for watches, it’s Rolex. The company called black-out concept actually painted the Rolex black. It looks hard– it looks really cool. It’s a new take on a classic watch.”

Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs

“I like boxer briefs with suits”

Lanvin Seersucker Dinner Jacket

“I could wear it in Hawaii with a T-shirt, I could wear it in New York with a dress shirt. It embodies everything i like to be and do in fashion, riding the line between luxury and casual; it speaks volumes.

Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Keepall

“It’s just the best duffel bag ever. To actually have it be the Louis monogram in camouflage? that works  internationally.  No matter where you go, that gets respect. A five-year-old could see this bag and think it’s cool.”

Retro Super Future Flat-Top Sunglasses

They’re made in Italy, slightly bigger size than the normal wayfarer. Whenever I wear stuff that’s true to where it was when it came out– 30, 40 years ago, or whatever– It’ll feel more costumey to me than modern. These, on the other hand, are classic but current.”

Reader, what’s your top 10? What’s the one thing you feel is essential to a daily wardrobe? Let’s hear it in the comments!