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In addition to throwing shots at every one of his rap contemporaries in his verse on "Control," Kendrick Lamar also claims "I ain't rocking' no more designer shit, white tees and Nike Cortez." While that's definitely a solid look that will work in most situations, it's a shame that Kendrick is throwing in the style towel when we just proclaimed that he was the most stylish celebrity of 2013 so far.
In honor of Kendrick Lamar's moratorium on any and all designer-name and high-fashion looks, we take a retrospective look back at the kits the Compton-based emcee stunted in during the past two years. His musical and style stars were seemingly rising together in a parallel trajectory, but it looks like he'll now be focusing solely on one. Once the rappers he called out start counter-attacking, style will be the last thing on his mind. Try not to cry, as we say RIP to Kendrick Lamar's Designer Gear.
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Brand he's wearing: Dries Van Noten
When: April, 2012
Where: Vibe cover and editorial
14
Brand he's wearing: Chanel jewelry
When: May, 2012
Where: Phoenix, AZ
13
Brand he's wearing: En Noir
When: October, 2012
Where: Samsung event
12
Brand he's wearing: Carven
When: November, 2012
Where: Beats by Dre event
11
Brand he's wearing: Hermes belt
When: January, 2013
Where: Houston performance
10
Brand he's wearing: Clothsurgeon
When: January, 2013
Where: London performance
9
Brand he's wearing: Saint Laurent sneakers
When: February, 2013
Where: "Poetic Justice" video
8
Brand he's wearing: Guns Germs $teal
When: April, 2013
Where: "How Many Drinks" video
7
Brand he's wearing: Hood By Air
When: May, 2013
Where: Footaction event
17
Brands he's wearing: Robert Geller, Ksubi
When: December, 2012
Where: "Fuckin' Problems" video
21
Brand he's wearing: Band of Outsiders
When: December, 2012
Where: V Man editorial
6
Brand he's wearing: Christopher Kane
When: June, 2013
Where: Governor's Ball
5
Brand he's wearing: Saint Laurent hoodie
When: June, 2013
Where: BET Awards
4
Brands he's wearing: Luar Zepol, Saint Laurent
When: July, 2013
Where: Bullett editorial
3
Brands he's wearing: Balenciaga, Alexander Wang, Versace
When: July, 2013
Where: Bullett editorial
2
Brands he's wearing: Alexander Wang, Kenzo, Gucci
When: July, 2013
Where: Bullett editorial
1
Brands he's wearing: Adidas x Jeremy Scott
When: July, 2013
Where: Bullett editorial
20
Brand he's wearing: Prada
When: July, 2013
Where: Flaunt editorial
19
Brands he's wearing: Hermes, Gucci
When: July, 2013
Where: Flaunt editorial
18
Brands he's wearing: Fendi, Dior
When: July, 2013
Where: Flaunt editorial
