Kanye West rocked Balenciaga just a day after his ex-wife Kim Kardashian was named the controversial fashion house's brand ambassador.
The 46-year-old rapper donned a taupe Balenciaga rain jacket on Monday as he headed to Century City Mall and then had lunch at Sunset Towers with his wife Bianca Censori — all while getting his new titanium teeth done.
The couple enjoyed a brief break from the stormy weather as they entered a parking lot where they were seen holding hands as they walked the sidewalk.
Bianca, 29, still managed to raise eyebrows despite being dressed head to toe in rather unflattering rain gear.
The star appeared to be topless, wearing very little underneath her sheer poncho.
Kanye West rocked Balenciaga just a day after his ex-wife Kim Kardashian was named the controversial fashion house's brand ambassador
West's titanium teeth were visible as he gave his wife a smile
She appeared to be wearing her underwear and a pair of flashy leather boots.
Her complexion looked beautiful with a touch of eye makeup and a chic slicked-back hairstyle.
Kanye, on the other hand, paired his jacket with chunky black boots. His new titanium teeth were visible as he gave his wife a smile.
The appearance comes just a day after Kanye's ex-wife Kim was announced as Balenciaga's new brand ambassador.
Kanye previously worked with the brand but was fired in 2022 due to his anti-Semitic slurs and various problematic statements.
As is well known, Kim was introduced by Kanye to Balenciaga's creative director, Demna Gvasalia. The couple's daughters also wore the brand and were seen carrying four-figure bags from the brand.
She acknowledged the role her ex-husband played in the relationship while speaking at the People's Choice Awards in December 2021, where she accepted an award for fashion.
“To Kanye, who really introduced me to the fashion world,” she said. “I fell in love with fashion and I'm inspired by so many people.” But again, it's like a dream that I wake up, wear these great clothes, try new things and take risks. I'm so humble.'
The couple was spotted in the mall parking lot
Bianca's poncho was sheer enough to show that she wasn't wearing too much
The couple didn't let the stormy weather stop them from having a great time
West held hands with his wife as they walked along the sidewalk
Vogue described it at the time as “the peak of Kardashian’s Balenciaga moment.”
Last year, Balenciaga caused outrage with an ad that featured children posing next to various BDSM items.
Kim, who had previously refused to cut ties with the brand but said she was “shocked and disgusted” by the ad, released a statement on Monday announcing her partnership with the label, led by creative director Demna Gvasalia .
The statement reads: “For several years, Balenciaga's designs have been part of my many looks – and some of my most iconic fashion moments.”
Censori gave her husband a bright smile
The couple also went to Sunset Tower for lunch
Bianca paired her stunning poncho with statement boots
“This historic fashion house stands for modernity, craftsmanship and, under Demna, pursues an innovative design approach.”
“For me, this long-standing relationship is based on mutual trust and a commitment to doing the right thing.” I look forward to the brand’s next chapter and becoming its ambassador.”
Kardashian previously starred in Balenciaga campaigns, walked on their show and accompanied Demna to the 2021 Met Gala.
Back in November 2022, the fashion house came under heavy fire after releasing an ad that featured children posing next to various BDSM-themed items.
Kim initially faced backlash for refusing to cut ties with the brand and praising the way it handled the scandal, despite claiming to be “shocked” and “disgusted” by the images.
Kanye strode across the parking lot in his boots
The couple appeared to be standing next to their car
Kanye and his wife appeared to be waiting at the valet
Her complexion looked beautiful with a touch of eye makeup and a chic slicked-back hairstyle
Bianca's underwear was visible under the poncho
West followed his wife down the stairs
Kanye braved the stormy weather with a Balenciaga jacket
West was married to Kardashian from 2014 to 2022
The appearance comes just a day after Kanye's ex-wife Kim was announced as Balenciaga's new brand ambassador
The reality star, who previously refused to cut ties with the brand but said she was “shocked and disgusted” by the ad, released a statement announcing her partnership with the label under its creative director Demna Gvasalia
Kardashian previously starred in Balenciaga campaigns, walked on their show and accompanied Demna to the 2021 Met Gala
Kardashian often wears Balenciaga at major events and has appeared in several of the brand's campaigns in the past, such as at Paris Fashion Week
She has since made her loyalty clear by taking part in an ad for Balenciaga's upcoming Summer 2024 collection.
“I've been quiet these past few days, not because I wasn't shocked and outraged by Balenciaga's recent campaigns, but because I wanted an opportunity to talk to their team to understand for myself how this could have happened,” he said The Los Angeles-born celebrity said this in a statement on her Instagram page at the time of the scandal.
She continued: “As a mother of four children, these disturbing images have shocked me. “Children’s safety must be a top priority and anything that violates this should have no place in our society – period.”
Kim initially made a statement on her Instagram Stories account in November 2022
In another post, this time on both Twitter and Instagram, Kardashian said she was reconsidering her relationship with the fashion brand
She then reissued the statement, changing some of the wording and using stronger language, adding: “Any attempts to normalize child abuse of any kind should have no place in our society – period.”
Overall, however, Kardashian said she was pleased with the company's response to the scandal.
“I appreciate Balenciaga's removal of the campaigns and his apology. “I believe that through discussions with them they will understand the seriousness of the problem and take the necessary measures to ensure that something like this never happens again.”
In an additional post on Instagram and Twitter, Kardashian said she is reconsidering her relationship with the fashion brand but hasn't made many firm decisions yet.
“Concerning my future at Balenciaga, I am currently re-evaluating my relationship with the brand based on their willingness to take responsibility for something that should never have happened – and the actions I expect from them.” to protect children.'