We all know how much Kanye West is into fashion especially since he’s collaborated with Louis Vuitton to design a line of sneakers, but shoes aren’t the only thing he’s into. For the 5th time since 2005, the rapper is proving his loyalty to Japanese clothing label Bathing Ape by appearing in the company’s 2010 spring/summer catalog. Modeling the brand’s famous graphic hoodies and urban cool looks, Kanye graces the cover of the newest catalog, shot by photographer Keiichi Nitta.

He loved the shoot so much that he plastered pictures and sang praises about the shoot and company on his blog, writing in his trademark capital letters: THIS SHOOT WAS MAD FUN. THIS COLLECTION USES REALLY GREAT FABRICS, EASY TO WEAR CUTS AND STILL THE OCCASIONAL SUPER EXPRESSIVE DECADENT PRINTS. BAPE RAN THE LAST DECADE AND THEY’RE READY FOR THE NEXT ONE!

Known was for their trademark multi-colored camouflage prints and limited edition patent leather tennis sneakers, BAPE has been a favorite of the hip-hop community and has been seen on the likes of Jay-Z and Kid Cudi, just to name a few. Pharrell Williams was such a fan of the line he started two adjacent clothing lines with Nigo, Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.

Here we have a few images of Kanye from the catalogue.:

Layering is made easy with rolled up sleeves for a casual feel.

A printed hood jacket adds fun and freshness to a usually serious hip-hop style.

Do preppy with a difference in a bright yellow cardigan edged with purple.

A simple short-sleeved shirt thrown over a white tee is nonchalant enough if you add a little attitude.

Camouflage prints are updated in a vibrant mannerpaired with dark slacks and a white tee.

A pale blue shirt can still be trendy when worn tucked into vintage washed jeans and a trucker cap.

A waterproof jacket in black looks edgy worn with a red and black belt and slouchy grey jeans.

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