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Not only did we get to see `Ye’s vision with his clothing line, but he even took the time to discuss much more of his perspective with Vogue‘s Andre Leon Talley.
The Yeezus rapper spoke on not just the line, but his plans within the fashion world in the future, as well as how fatherhood has changed him.
“It’s definitely about being as relaxed as possible. And being able to swing my daughter around and be able to run the pony camera.”
It’s no surprise that little North Westhas had an effect on her daddy, since she earned the spotlight with her adorable faces and antics at yesterday’s show.
Kanye also talked about his highest goal as a designer, which is “to work with the highest level of people in fashion.”
“Just development. Developing my language. I can say what I’m doing is getting closer into what I’m dreaming about…I like form. I like shape. It’s one way you express yourself during a presentation like this. But I like all people and I try to demonstrate that by casting. I want to demonstrate that I can learn and follow through the rules of fashion, so that I can work with amazing people. I want to work with the highest level of people in fashion.”
Check out the full interview with Yeezy and Andre Leon Talley above.
