Kanye West is Back From Head to Toe(s)**

Kanye West was back in form after his 2010 VMA performance, he wooed viewers around the world with the debut of his newest single "Runaway" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c4iCDebukY). This was the first time back in spotlight after his 2009 VMA debacle with pop star Taylor Swift. As I watched his performance it was his outfit that stood out first, and then secondly was his newest single. He was sporting on his feet the newest creation he co-designed with Louis Vuitton; the shoes themselves are red leather with suede along the sides and the iconic LV symbol located on its tongue—the LV monogram is also located on the shoes midsole. These shoes are the second pair the rap icon has co-created with the high-end accessories company, fusing together classic and street style into one product. It is rare that a designer such as Louis Vuitton would team up Kanye West just because the rap star has been under much scrutiny because of his 2009 VMA outburst at Taylor Swift. The shoe themselves grab your attention West exclaims, “As soon as they put that red, it was killer! It's like an accessory that can express your personality. Like an instant tattoo!” West hasn’t been afraid of flaunting his personality through the shoes in recent times wearing them during his VMA performance as well as during NYC fashion week. Looking at west as a fashion icon it is easy to see how his looks tend to inspire others and influence the fashion world. As I traveled to a private sneaker boutique in the LES to find a new pair a kicks I stumbled upon Kanyes epic creation, his new all red Louis Vuitton shoes were encased in a plastic display case—seeing these beauties up close and in person allowed me to understand how much they can impact men’s fashion. This collaboration between the luxury brand LV and one of the most influential pop icons could possibly pave the way to newer and better creations from name brands and our favorite celebrities.