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Earlier today, it was revealed that Kanye West is serving out his community service by speaking about his personal experiences designing and working in the fashion industry to students at a fashion school. Imagine if you were just rolling into class one day and one of the biggest celebrities in the world was standing at the front with a lesson plan in hand? Of course, fter the initial round of insanity and necessary Instagrams were taken, Kanye West would get the students in order and proceed with the day's class. And in case you were wondering, these are All the Fashion Courses Kanye West Probably Taught While Serving His Community Service at a Fashion School.
Abandon Ship: Knowing When It's Time to Switch Companies
Course description: As a fashion designer, it's very likely that you'll be designing for a company that doesn't bear your name. But how do you know when it's time to switch course an leave one company for the next? Based on personal experiences, Professor West will lead this lecture-based class, with the goal to help one identify the signs that it's time to seek out a more valuable partnership.
Haters Gonna Hate: Implicit vs. Explicit Racism in Fashion
Course description: Explicit racism is easily seen and can be pointed at when it rears its ugly head. But what about the implicit racism that exists in the fashion industry, which remains hidden and flows below the surface? This course will be both historical and contemporary, examining the intangible racism that runs rampant in fashion, starting with the lyrics of "New Slaves," and Professor West's "rant" at the Las Vegas "Yeezus Tour" show, when he said:
"Doing clothes you would’ve thought I had help, but they wasn’t satisfied unless I picked the cotton myself. You see there’s broke-nigga racism, that’s that 'don’t touch anything in the store.' Excuse me, that’s that 'Can I help you, sir?' That’s that racial profiling in parties and shit, talking about 'Did you steal that?' and it’s that rich nigga racism that come in come in please buy more. Bring the fur coats, bring the boats. Please buy more. I know you just got some money and you can’t wait to spend it nigga."
Up, Up, and Away: Scaling Your Business at the Right Pace
Course description: Kanye West once explained, "I'm not going to be able to make things that I can call Kanye West just by making T-shirts." In order to take your clothing brand to the next level, you must learn how to scale at the correct pace. Nobody immediately starts out designing a full collection, but this course will teach students the proper steps in increasing production and scope.
Nudity: Is It Legal?
Course description: Professor West once noted that "It's illegal to be naked." This and other legal questions will be explored in a semester-long course that deal with the overlapping worlds of fashion and law.
Designaz in Paris: The Geography of Fashion
Course description: Why are the fashion capitals of the world located where they are? What is it about Paris, Milan, New York City, Tokyo, and others that serve as the cornerstone of the fashion industry? This class will touch on the urban planning, economics, and cultural reasons why these cities have been designated the pulse points of the entire world of fashion.
What Not to Wear: Invoking the Sartorial Wrath of Yeezus
Course description: Led by Professor West, the class wil be comprised of a tour of what not to wear, unless you wish to incur the wrath of the teacher himself. Topics include hoodies with sport coats, khaki cargo shorts, and big ass striped scarves.
Know Your Gawds: Fashion History 101
Course description: Before creating the collections of tomorrow, it's imperative that students know the best to have done it in the past. This class explores and discusses the experts who broke boundaries, innovated apparel, and sculpted masterpieces. Topics include Gianni Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Hubert de Givenchy, and more.