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Balenciaga is cutting ties withKanye West.
Despite its backlash, he continued todefend the fashion choiceduring an interview on Fox News’Tucker Carlson Tonight, saying, “I do certain things from a feeling, I just channel the energy. It just feels right. It’s using a gut instinct, a connection with God, and just brilliance.”
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Over the years, Ye has fostered a close relationship with Balenciaga’s creative directorDemna Gvasalia.
Earlier this month, the 24-time Grammy winner made his runway debut opening the label’s spring/summer 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week.
However, in what appears to be a now-deleted Instagram post, West’s look has been deleted fromVogueRunway and the Balenciaga website as part of the house’s break away from the performer, according toRolling Stone.
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Balenciaga was also heavily threaded into West’s relationship with ex-wifeKim Kardashian, who’s since become one of the poster stars for the brand on and off the runway with the help of the producer’s connections.
“This look on Kim is like a new subculture and fashion statement,” the source continued. “No logo, no face, but everyone knows it’s her. Kanye gave her the courage to push creativity and people’s imagination through art. It’s the ultimate confidence.”
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Balenciaga is not the first brand to be removed from West’s fashion repertoire.
YEEZY and Gap’s attorneys did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
West’s multi-year collaboration with Adidas, which started in 2016, is also under review following adispute between himself and the brand, beginning with the release of the Adilette 22 sandals, which bear resemblance to West’s Yeezy slides.
West has more than once called out Adidas executives and the brand on social media, but Adidas has yet to respond to West’s claims.
source: people.com
