In the era dominated by Kanye West and his global fanbase, Ye himself harbors a profound admiration for the fashion brand Hood By Air. The parallels between the two do not end there; both experienced a period of dormancy, only to resurrect with newfound vigor. Hood By Air, the brainchild of Shayne Oliver and Raul Lopez in 2006, orchestrated a triumphant comeback. In a tête-à-tête with the iconic Ye, in 2019, Oliver disclosed the rebirth as a personal masterpiece.

Now, the stage is set for Oliver to unveil his Anonymous Club range at the Berlin Film Festival. In addition, with Ye, a true-blue friend, gracing the occasion.

Kanye West at the grand revelation for Oliver

In a thrilling revelation, the fashion realm embraced Shayne Oliver’s avant-garde vision. The visionary designer is renowned for co-founding Hood by Air in 2006. More so, he teased a transformative exhibition called The Mall of Anonymous. This symbolized a harmonious blend of his fashion legacy and future endeavors. West, a maestro in keeping fans on the edge of their seats, provided a sneak peek on his Instagram story.  He unveiled a model striding boldly in boots, jeans, and an unconventional absence of a shirt, adding an air of mystique with a bunny mask.

The backdrop, reminiscent of an American mall parking lot, hinted at an unconventional visual spectacle. Speculations ran wild, suggesting that Ye might not merely be an observer but a creative force behind this revolutionary collection. The stage for this avant-garde showcase is Berlin’s Schinkel Pavillon. This fashion trilogy includes the eponymous label Shayne Oliver, the collaborative and project-driven Anonymous Club, and As Seen by Shayne Oliver (ASSO), a label boasting ‘elevated and twisted basics.’

Ye, a fashion icon in his own right, has often been spotted donning creations from Hood By Air. However, a particular fashion showcase involving Ye stirred up controversy once again.

The KKK hood controversy 

In a shocking fashion twist, the rapper stirred up a storm of criticism. In addition to ‘Vultures’ delay, he boldly sported a black pointed hat with eye holes. Furthermore, this was during the Miami rave event in the promotion of his upcoming album, ‘Vultures’. This daring choice, reminiscent of the notorious Ku Klux Klan hood, gave Ye’s past controversies, including previous anti-Semitic comments that had already landed him in hot water.

The Miami event witnessed a jaw-dropping performance. Moreover, Ye confidently flaunted the controversial headpiece, intensifying public outcry and fueling the already raging controversy. This fashion escapade adds to Ye’s history of raising eyebrows, like his introduction of “White Lives Matter” T-shirts at a Yeezy fashion show in October 2022. Despite the storm of criticism, ‘Vultures’ promises a diverse musical landscape with collaborations featuring artists like Nicki Minaj and Young Thug.

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