Gallery: A History of Kanye Wearing Balmain

Click through Ye's favorite Parisian fashion brand.

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Kanye West is always ahead of the curve when it comes to style. From Jordans to high-fashion, he cosigns the best of 'em. A few weeks ago, 'Ye was out attending shows like Givenchy and Valentino during Paris Fashion Week. Even though one of his current favorite design houses, Balmain, pronounced BAL-MAH, denied his entry at the door, he still pays full price for the brand's destroyed biker jeans and Teddy leather jackets just because he's a fan. Not familiar with the French fashion house? Check out A History of Kanye Wearing Balmain to see some of its best threads.

kanye1

PIECE: Denim Jeans
WHERE: MTV Video Music Awards
WHEN: 2009

kanye2

PIECE: Denim Jacket
WHERE: L.A.
WHEN: 2009

kanye3

PIECE: Black Trench Coat
WHERE: Madison Square Garden
WHEN: 2010

kanye4

PIECE: Leather Jacket
WHERE: Paris Fashion Week
WHEN: 2011

kanye5

PIECE: Denim Jeans (with Givenchy jacket)

WHERE: Paris Fashion Week
WHEN: 2011

kanye6

PIECE: Denim Jacket
WHERE: Marquee, Las Vegas
WHEN: 2011

kanye7

PIECE: Leather Jacket and Denim Jeans
WHERE: NBA All-Star Game
WHEN: 2011

kanye8

PIECE: Sleeveless Hoodie and Metallic Pants
WHERE: NBA All-Star Game Performance
WHEN: 2011

kanye9

PIECE: Navy Blazer and Denim Jeans
WHERE: Paris Fashion Week
WHEN: 2010

kanye10

PIECE: Denim and Leather Jacket
WHERE: L.A.
WHEN: 2010

kanye11

PIECE: Denim Jeans
WHERE: Paris Fashion Week
WHEN: 2010

kanye12

PIECE: Motorcycle Jacket
WHERE: New York Fashion Week
WHEN: 2011

kanye13

PIECE: Shirt
WHERE: Paris Fashion Week
WHEN: 2011

kanye14

PIECE: Denim Jeans
WHERE: L.A.
WHEN: 2009

kanye15

PIECE:Velvet Blazer
WHERE: New York
WHEN: 2010

kanye16

PIECE: Leather jackets and Hoodier
WHERE: LAX
WHEN: 2011

kanye17

PIECE: T-Shirt
WHERE: L.A.
WHEN: 2009

kanye18

PIECE: Black Leather Belt
WHERE: Madison Square Garden
WHEN: 2011

kanye19

PIECE: Navy V-Neck Shirt
WHERE: Paris Fashion Week
WHEN: 2011

kanye20

PIECE: Shirt
WHERE: Paris Fashion Week
WHEN: 2011

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