Kanye West and Bianca Censori Embark on Shoeless Tour of Italy
Amid his personal renaissance, Kanye West has embarked on an Italian escapade alongside his “companion,” Bianca Censori, both opting for a shoeless adventure.
As West gears up for his own renaissance, he’s chosen to spend the past week exploring Italy alongside his “companion,” Bianca Censori.
They’ve boldly stepped out with bare feet to attend a lavish hotel dinner, indulge in gelato at a Florence gelateria, and even attend a Travis Scott concert in Rome. Interestingly, West visited a fabric mill in Rome’s Prato East neighborhood, while Censori, 28, sported sheer, form-fitting outfits resembling stockings and shapewear. Her unconventional attire included wandering the streets of Florence with only a nearly invisible top, leggings, and no shoes.
Jason Lee, the host of Hollywood Unlocked and former Head of Partnerships and Media for Kanye West for seven months until his departure in October, shared with Page Six his belief that West and Censori’s shoeless appearance serves both as a publicity stunt and a statement.
Lee remarked, “I think the fact that people are discussing Kanye’s choice of footwear demonstrates the extent of his influence even in the face of cancel culture.”
He continued, “I view this as a calculated and strategic move. It wouldn’t surprise me if the next time we see him wearing shoes, it’s for a project he has designed himself.”
Dave Chappelle added a humorous touch during his Saturday Night Live monologue in November, joking that he never aspired to a sneaker contract. He reasoned, “Because the moment I say something that upsets those folks, they’re going to snatch away my sneakers. Now look at Kanye striding around LA barefoot… This guy lost a billion and a half dollars in a day.”
After making controversial remarks in October of the previous year, including stating he was going “death con 3 on Jewish people,” West, aged 46, suffered significant consequences. He lost his $1.5 billion Yeezy deal with Adidas and saw his relationships with brands like Balenciaga and Gap disintegrate.
This development follows previous criticism he faced for donning “White Lives Matter” t-shirts at a fashion event in Paris, as well as making dismissive comments about the “Black Lives Matter” movement.