The Evolution of the Hypebeast: An Illustrated Guide  2008: The
"Kanye To The" Forum Member  Favorite brands: Rogue Status,
Staple, A.P.C. (jeans only), Anything Kanye wears  Kanye West's
shutter shades went from onstage outfit to prominent accessory
of the year. Cardigans featured heavily in the streetwear
scene—because prep was kind of a thing but no one wanted to full
on dress like Cartlon Banks. Forums like Kanye To The and Dress
Like Kanye West propel the rapper from up-and-comer to full-
fledged style icon. Collaborations with Louis Vuitton and Nike
amp up his cred considerably. Streetwear saw some corny missteps
like all-over print T-shirts emblazoned with guns, and market
saturation was reaching a critical mass. Dudes were looking in
the mirror, seeing their neon neckerchiefs and snapbacks and
thought: "Maybe I look a little too ridiculous."  1. Staple
Pigeon Snapback 2. Shutter Shades (Purchased after the
"Stronger" music video came out) 3. Neckerchief 4. BBC Cardigan
5. Rogue Status AK-47 T-shirt 6.