On the hype of the most highly anticipated shoe release of the year, Air Yeezy 2 (released on June 09, 2012), rapper/designer/mogul Kanye West has become a style icon among his legion of fans and peers. West has a signature look and style that is casual and clean cut. It’s truly surprising how effortless he makes fashion look!

Kanyes’ style has changed since first stepping into the public eye; from Louis Vuitton backpacks, popped collar and those dam shutter sunglasses (which he rocked for a lifetime). Known for being constantly advanced in music and fashion and never trying to imitate anyone else, Kanye West is truly a style icon.

Let’s take a look at Mr. West style from this year!

May 07, 2012: Kanye wearing a Givenchy tux at the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

March 04, 2012: West seen arriving for the Givenchy fashion, wearing a white Givenchy star & bead cotton fleece sweatshirt from the fall 2012 collection and black leather pants.

February 20, 2012: West was snapped sitting front row at Mark Fast show during London Fashion Week wearing a blue jean jacket, bright green sweater, gold chain necklace, light wash jeans, denim shirt (tied around his waist) and Air Yeezy 2 “Zen Grey” shoes.