If there's one business that Kanye West would be most upset to leave his orbit, it's likely Balenciaga.
The high-fashion firm and its creative director Demna have long collaborated with and inspired West in his apparel-industry ventures, including a cosign on West's now-scuttled deal with retail apparel giant the Gap and a slot for West to walk the runway in Balenciaga's Paris Fashion Week show this month. Demna and West reportedly had a close friendship as well.
But, following a two-week period during which West made, and then repeated, numerous antisemitic and conspiracy-soaked remarks, Balenciaga has finally cut ties with the rap star.
