Kanye West Is Escorted Out of Skechers Office After Showing Up "Unannounced"

On Friday, Oct. 21, Balenciaga formally distanced itself from West, releasing a statement to Women's Wear Daily on the matter. "Balenciaga has no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects related to this artist," Kering, Balenciaga's parent company, said.

The French fashion house had a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the "Black Skinhead" rapper. West worked with creative director Demna on his now-defunct Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga collection. He also walked in the brand's spring 2023 presentation at Paris Fashion Week, opening the show in a military-style jacket. Most notably, West dressed Kardashian almost exclusively in Balenciaga's designs during the latter part of their marriage, and Kardashian now stars in the fashion house's latest ad campaign.