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Two weeks ago, Kid Cudi announced he was leaving G.O.O.D Music to focus on his own label, Wicked Awesome Records. The Twitterverse and blogs went wild, with everyone chiming in whenever possible.
But all is still good with Mr. Cudder—his new album Indicud drops today. And many of you will listen to it. Before you press play, though, we encourage you to take a look back at his most memorable looks. He's never been one to shy away from taking risks—whether musically or style-wise, so this will be a good one. Check out Kid Cudi's Greatest Outfits.
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promo photo 2008
Where: Promo photo
When: 2008
What he's wearing: Brown leather jacket, Custom Kid Cudi hoodie, New Era hat
2009 MTV VMAs
Where: MTV Video Music Awards
When: September 13, 2009
What he's wearing: Kid Cudi x A Bathing Ape Milo T-Shirt, Custom G.O.O.D. Music Jesus piece
Trousdale
Where: Trousdale in Hollywood
When: 2009
What he's wearing: Rodarte "Radarte" hoodie, A.P.C. jeans, Cleveland Indians fitted
2009 American Music Awards
Where: American Music Awards
When: November 22, 2009
What he's wearing: Surface to Air suit, Black button-down shirt
Complex cover 2009
Where: Complex cover shoot
When: August/September 2009
What he's wearing: Moncler jacket, A Bathing Ape T-shirt, A.P.C. jeans, Louis Vuitton x Kanye West Jasper sneakers
Levi's Fader Fort
Where: Levi's Fader Fort
When: 2009
What he's wearing: Levi's Western shirt, Black T-shirt, Levi's jeans
Sunset Strip Music Festival
Where: Sunset Strip Music Festival
When: 2010
What he's wearing: Leather motorcycle jacket, A Bathing Ape hoodie, A Bathing Ape T-shirt
GQ party
Where: GQ party
When: 2010
What he's wearing: Fifth Ave Shoe Repair plaid bomber jacket, SUPER sunglasses, Heather grey graphic T-shirt, A.P.C. jeans
"Pursuit of Happiness" video
Where: "Pursuit of Happiness" video
When: 2010
What he's wearing: Black leather on black wool varsity jacket, G.O.O.D. Music Jesus piece, White T-shirt, Black beanie
RSVP Gallery
Where: RSVP Gallery in Chicago
When: 2010
What he's wearing: GANT Rugger The Homerun varsity, OriginalFake hoodie, A Bathing Ape T-shirt, SUPER sunglasses
Time Out Magazine
Where: Time Out Magazine
When: 2010
What he's wearing: Ralph Lauren plaid shirt, American Apparel T-shirt, A.P.C. jeans, Vans Authentics
NYC 2010 Bape
Where: New York City
When: 2010
What he's wearing: A Bathing Ape varsity jacket, Custom A Bathing Ape x Kid Cudi T-shirt
CFDA
Where: CFDA Best New Menswear Designers in America Fall 2011 Collections Event in NYC
When: February 2011
What he's wearing: Custom-colored S2A x Kid Cudi Champs Jacket V2, Black/Cement Air Jordan IVs
2011 NYFW
Where: New York Fashion Week
When: February 2011
What he's wearing: S2A x Kid Cudi Fire Jacket V1
"All of the Lights" video
Where: "All of the Lights" video
When: February 2011
What he's wearing: Vintage Surface to Air red leather jacket
2011 SXSW
Where: SXSW in Austin, TX
When: March 19, 2011
What he's wearing: S2A x Kid Cudi Fire Jacket V1
Los Angeles with Jaden Smith
Where: Los Angeles
When: May 2011
What he's wearing: A Bathing Ape T-shirt and Lightning Star logo fitted
Finally Famous listening party
Where: Finally Famous listening party in NYC
When: June 7, 2011
What he's wearing: Vintage Rolling Stones T-shirt, custom G.O.O.D. Music Jesus piece
Terminal 5 in NYC
Where: Terminal 5 in NYC
When: June 2011
What he's wearing: Vintage Guns 'N' Roses T-shirt, ripped jeans
Williamsburg Waterfront
Where: Cud Life Tour at the Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn
When: July 2011
What he's wearing: Vintage Michael Jackson T-shirt, Cleveland Indians fitted, A.P.C. jeans, custom denim jacket
2011 Lollapalooza
Where: Lollapalooza
When: August 2011
What he's wearing: Christopher Kane hoodie
Kanrocksas Music Festival
Where: Kanrocksas Music Festival
When: August 2011
What he's wearing: Hermès Collier de Chien black leather cuff bracelet, Kanye West x George Condo x M/M Paris "Phoenix" scarf
Surface to Air fashion week party
Where: Surface to Air New York City store opening
When: September 2011
What he's wearing: Jonathan Logan vintage leather jacket, vintage T-shirt, washed jeans
2011 MTV VMAs
Where: MTV Video Music Awards
When: September 2011
What he's wearing: SUPER sunglasses, Balmain vest, A.P.C. jeans
Jimmy Fallon Post Emmy Party
Where: Jimmy Fallon post Emmy party
When: September 2011
What he's wearing: Balmain corduroy western shirt, True Blue Air Jordan 3s
Complex Music Issue Party
Where: Complex Music Issue party in Hollywood
When: September 2011
What he's wearing: Versace by January Jones VE2120 sunglasses, Nike Air Mags
San Francisco
Where: San Francisco
When: 2011
What he's wearing: Flannel shirt tied around the waist, skinny black jeans, vintage rock-and-roll T-shirt
Complex cover shoot 2
Where: Complex cover shoot
When: October/November 2011
What he's wearing: Louis Vuitton sweater, Surface to Air shirt
Complex cover shoot
Where: Complex cover shoot
When: October/November 2011 issue
What he's wearing: Dior Homme jacket and sweater, Balenciaga jeans, Hermès gloves and cuff, Rolex watch
Waldorf Astoria
Where: Michael J. Fox’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” benefit at The Waldorf Astoria
When: November 2011
What he's wearing: Balmain military jacket, Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spike slippers in Tartan
Cartier ring
Where: Unknown
When: January 2012
What he's wearing: Cartier Panthère ring
Complex online cover story
Where: Complex online cover story
When: February 2012
What he's wearing: A Bathing Ape shirt, Splendid Mills T-Shirt, J Brand jeans, Converse sneakers, Cartier and Maisha Lin bracelets, Mosley Tribes sunglasses, Highly Endangered x Maasai Org necklaces
"Hunger Games" premiere
Where: Hunger Games premiere
When: March 12, 2012
What he's wearing: Brooklyn We Go Hard sweatshirt, Highly Endangered x Maasai Org necklace, Super sunglasses
Colette Carnaval
Where: colette Carnaval
When: March 2012
What he's wearing: Balmain double-breasted wool coat, Balmain pants, The Cobra x colette x Vans Era sneakers.
Margiela coat
Where: Unknown
When: March 2012
What he's wearing: Maison Martin Margiela Nylon Biker Jacket, The Cobra Snake x colette x Vans Era sneakers
Cleveland Ohio in Givenchy
Where: Cleveland, OH
When: April 2012
What he's wearing: Givenchy "Pin-Up Girl" sleeveless hoodie, Super sunglasses
The Voice Season 2
Where: The Voice season 2
When: May 2012
What he's wearing: Balmain leather biker jacket, Nike Foamposite Galaxy sneakers
Cannes Film Festival
Where: Cannes Film Festival
When: May 2012
What he's wearing: Balmain leather biker jacket, black leather pants, White/Cement Jordan IVs
Kid Cudi and Usher
Where: Milk Studios in Los Angeles
When: August 2012
What he's wearing: Balmain Teddy varsity jacket, stacked bracelets, Cleveland Indians fitted
"Old School Caddy" video
Where: "Old School Caddy" video
When: August 2012
What he's wearing: Balmain jeans, Just Don snapback, Super sunglasses, Cartier Juste Un Clou bracelet, Nike Air Yeezy II in Solar Red
Rock the Bells
Where: Rock the Bells in California
When: August 28, 2012
What he's wearing: Balmain metallic sleeve Teddy varsity jacket
GQ Men of the Year event
Where: GQ Men of the Year event
When: November 2012
What he's wearing: Calvin Klein Collection suit, Black button-down shirt
"King Wizard" Video
Where: "King Wizard" video
When: December 2012
What he's wearing: Balmain silk trim velvet single breasted blazer
Studio with Steve Aoki
Where: Studio
When: February 2013
What he's wearing: Balmain Cotton Linen Blend Biker Jacket, $1,652