Does Kanye really need them? He can’t go to China and get a manufacturer? He can’t open up a boutique in 5 major cities and sell shoes online?
If I recall correctly, that’s originally how the relationship with Gap or Adidas dissolved because he wanted to open up Yeezy stores, but they never did. Also, both Gap and Adidas were selling items that looked very similar to the Yeezy stuff, but were slightly different and without the Yeezy name attached. He also wanted to sell the shirts for $20, but they were more expensive.
He could probably do it since he’s no longer under contract, but his name is mud right now. At the same time, prior to the past couple of weeks, his brand is more popular than it ever was. I know people said he should’ve just went independent all along, but he never would’ve gotten to this level independently.
Let’s forget Kanye for a min. Why do WE always need a white partner when we so-called “own” shyt? Beats by Dre. People buy them because of Dre’s name, but Jimmy Iovine is his partner. Even Jay-Z is having issues with D’Usse right now. They use US for our cultural impact, then get screwed over in the contracts. People laugh and say that’s what Kanye gets, but let’s not act like he’s the only one getting used.