"Kind of ripped grocery bag": Internet in splits as Kanye West announces Yzy women's clothing line

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Kanye West has decided that the fashion world requires peak Ye energy and has hence launched a women’s clothing line. On January 21, 2025, he unveiled his new YZY women's clothing line signaling an expansion of his Yeezy brand, which has previously been the go-to for men's and unisex fashion lovers.

And what did Ye choose to tease this new venture? A black bodysuit that's, well, so revealing, it makes lingerie look like a winter parka. West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was recently spotted sporting the bodysuit in one of Ye’s IG stories.

While the line between high fashion and what even is happening right now has never been more blurred, social media is ablaze with humor-laden comments.

A user commented asking:

“What kind of ripped grocery bag is that.”
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Instagram comment (Image via Instagram/@drip)

Another user humorously stated:

“so basically no clothes huh”
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Instagram comment (Image via Instagram/@drip)

A user mentioned:

“I’ll give my opinion in due time.”
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Instagram comment (Image via Instagram/@drip)

Yet another user went on to call it:

“Covid mask type fit”.
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Instagram comment (Image via Instagram/@drip)

A comment read:

“The fact that ppl will buy this just cuz its yeezy is scary tbh.”
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Instagram comment (Image via Instagram/@drip)

A user declared:

“Those aren’t clothes.”
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Instagram comment (Image via Instagram/@drip)

Kanye West YZY women's clothing line announcement details

Ye shared the news via his Instagram story, posting an image of a sleek black bodysuit designed for women. His announcement reads like a threat disguised as a fashion launch.

“YZY women's coming next”
"For in clothing doesn't at Yzy be afraid. Be very afraid".

The bodysuit announcement is so powerful that it makes other garments look like they are just covering human bodies. He is even aiming for rivals—including SKIMS, his ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s brand.

He used the moment to toss Adidas into the proverbial bonfire. That is because as per Ye, his creative vision was hijacked as Foam Runners and Yeezy Slides were caught in the crossfire.

According to him, the company pulled a slick one by later “reinterpreting” his designs during the pandemic.

“People tried to tell me to go back to adidas; Of course it was people close enough to ask for money from me”.
“They didn’t care about my freedom or vision; Now my vision is coming to life and I have a John Wick vendetta against every fashion company; as my fellow Gemini Tupac said Die m——-er Die Now; play off the grid.”

About Kanye West YZY Footwear

Ye, who has had us scratching our heads at futuristic puffer coats, dropped a slipper that costs less than your weekly coffee budget.

The SL-01 slipper made its debut on January 14, 2025. Priced at a mere $20, it reportedly hit $3 million worth of sales in 24 hours.

This EVA-injected marvel wraps your foot in a cocoon of foam and comes in sizes 2 to 16. The all-black colorway keeps it effortlessly sleek, unapologetically simple, and just intimidating enough.

The silhouette is a low-cut slip-on style with a snug fit.

Additionally, Ye’s already got sneakerheads buzzing about the BL-01, nicknamed “Bullys.”

Its slip-on construction is a sartorial declaration of independence from the tyranny of shoelaces. The chunky silhouette draws delicate genealogical lines to both Prada's America's Cup and Ye's pantheon of previous designs.

Functionality has not been sacrificed at the altar of high design. The BL-01 is fitted with a simplified tread that prioritizes comfort and versatility.

Meanwhile, specifics regarding the BL-01's release date and pricing remain shrouded in mystery.

Edited by Amey Mirashi
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