How Men's Style Would Be Different Without Kanye West

Yeezy taught you.

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Love it or hate it, Kanye West's influence on how men dress today is undeniable, and while you personally may not be running around in a kilt, or wearing leather from head to toe, it would be tough to not notice the Kanye-ification of young men's wardrobes worldwide. 

He's changed the climate of menswear in many ways, and all you need to do is look at any celebrity. Pop-stars, actors, and of course rappers, all look a little 'Ye-ed out. But it's not just celebrities that emulate Kanye's dress code—it's trickled down to the masses and that's because Kanye didn't get here overnight. Most guys can relate to the fact that you have to grow into your style.

From the days when he was rocking bow-ties with denim jackets and Lego brooches, to when he was on his suit and tie shit before Jay-Z and Justin, to now only rocking things fresh off the runway, here's How Men's Style Would Be Different Without Kanye West

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Masks Wouldn't Look so Cool

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G.O.O.D. Music Wouldn't Be a Fashion Powerhouse

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Shutters Would Have Been Just For Your Windows

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Scott Disick Would Not Have a Hood Pass

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"How Do You Pronounce...?" Would Be a Much More Common Question

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An Entire Landscape of Style Blogs Wouldn't Exist

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Rocking Skirts Wouldn't Be a Thing

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Signature Sneakers Would Be for Pro Athletes Only

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All Those Fashion Rap Lyrics on Facebook Twitter Wouldn't Exist

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Rappers Wouldn't Use Fashion as a Crutch

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Fashion Risks Would Be Much More Tame

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No High/Low Fashion Collab Would Have Achieved Grail Status

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Balenciaga Wouldn't Be Known for Sneakers

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Courtside Style Would Not Exist

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Rosewood Would Just Be a Movie

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Fashion Designers Wouldn't Be Creating Album Cover Art

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Fashion and Rap Would Still Be Church And State

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Pharrell Would Still Be Hip-Hop's Reigning Style Icon

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Leather Pants Would Be a Novelty, Not A Full Blown Trend

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No One Would Wear A Tee With A Rabid Rottweiler On It

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