Kanye West debuts ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt at surprise Paris Fashion Week show

Kanye West held a surprise fashion show to debut his new collection, Yzyszn9. One of the items was a long-sleeved shirt with ‘White Lives Matter’ on the back

This is not the first time West has caused controversy with his clothing. In 2018, he wore a Maga hat to visit then US president Donald Trump at the White House

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Kanye West held a show during Paris Fashion Week. Among the items in his collection was a “White Lives Matter” shirt.

Published: 10:00am, 4 Oct 2022

After recently severing ties between apparel giants Adidas and Gap and his Yeezy sneaker line, controversial US rapper Kanye West held a surprise fashion show during Paris Fashion Week to debut his new collection, named Yzyszn9.

The show, held in a secret location, featured a performance by his daughter North and a children’s chorus and had a very limited guest list.

Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, designer Demna Gvasalia of Balenciaga, who now goes by just Demna, and designer John Galliano of Maison Margiela were among the select few who watched as models such as Naomi Campbell showcased the collection.

Among the pieces on display was a long-sleeved T-shirt featuring the likeness of the late Pope John Paul II on the front and the phrase “White Lives Matter” printed on the back.

West himself also wore the T-shirt while giving a speech before the show, igniting a social media storm.