Kanye West & Bianca Censori: Where Is The Line Between Styling and Control?

This piece talks about violence that occurs in the home.

After the newest photograph of Kanye West and his spouse Bianca Censori was released, a social media user tweeted that Bianca requires saving.

Recently, the duo was spotted in Los Angeles. Ye, who used to go by the name Kanye West, was wearing a mask that covered his entire face, which is a common style choice for him, along with a large poncho that resembled polyethylene. On the other hand, Bianca was dressed in a transparent raincoat and wasn't wearing any clothing underneath.

The pictures of a clothed man with a nearly naked woman carrying a plastic bag are very unsettling. Many X users reacted negatively to this. One person commented, "Someone needs to help this woman who seems lost," and another remarked that this was just a way for Ye to exert his control over her.

This is the newest addition to the many questionable fashion choices made by Ye and Bianca. According to reports, the couple got married in January 2023, just two months after Ye's divorce from Kim Kardashian, with whom he has four children, was finalized. Lately, Bianca has been seen sporting some daring attire, including using a pillow as a makeshift dress and walking around without shoes, which isn't the safest thing to do.

Some of the outfits have been called embarrassing, disrespectful, and offensive. People are worried about how Bianca feels because they think Ye is the one dressing her up. But neither Ye nor Bianca have said anything about it publicly.

Some supporters are saying that Kanye has had influence over his partner's outfits in the past. This was the case with Kim Kardashian. On a 2018 episode of the reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kim explained that she used to think her fashion sense was excellent until she started dating Kanye. He apparently informed her that her style was terrible.

Let's skip ahead to a moment in time four years from now, when an episode of The Kardashians aired in 2022. During the episode, Kim shared that Ye had made a comment about her appearance resembling that of a cartoon character when she chose to dress herself without his fashion guidance. Speaking with her sister, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim disclosed that Ye had contacted her after she attended the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator Awards in October of 2021. According to Kim, he told her that her career was finished and showed her a photo of Marge Simpson wearing something comparable to her outfit.

During the blog segment, she recited a message from him that supposedly said, "The orange appearance made me furious. I would have landed in prison before stepping out in that."

Kim shared her thoughts on styling for the WSJ Awards, expressing her concern about wearing something that hasn't been approved beforehand. She mentioned feeling very anxious at the idea of sporting a subpar outfit.

In the year 2021, Kim received the title of 'Fashion Icon' at the People's Choice Awards. During her speech, she expressed gratitude towards Kanye for familiarizing her with the world of fashion."

We do not have information about the exact details of Ye and Bianca's style partnership. To clarify, it is essential to mention that having a significant other regulate what you wear may indicate aggressive influence, a type of harm in a domestic relationship. GLAMOUR has tried contacting both individuals for clarification on the subject.

GLAMOUR was informed by Women's Aid, a group of providers in the UK that offer assistance for domestic abuse situations, that having a partner who is controlling can result in a loss of autonomy. This means that not everything you choose to wear, the way you behave, and your thoughts and opinions are yours alone. It could even include something as simple as the shade of lipstick you decide to wear.

Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B, has opened up about her encounter with coercive control in a recent interview with The Guardian. She revealed how the abuse influenced the way she dressed. According to her, it all began with minor changes like " Oh, don't wear that dress- I've bought you this dress." It wasn't a direct command to wear the purchased dress, but rather a subtle manipulation tactic. The abuser would say, "Look what I've bought for you! I noticed you liked it on Net-a-Porter." Initially, it may appear affectionate, but in reality, it's a power play tactic. The abuser aims to have control over everything gradually.

In a blog post, Mel mentioned that her former partner demanded that she only wear particular shades. She shared that she had lost touch with her own preferences and wasn't even aware of her favorite hues because her choices were limited for a considerable stretch of time. Mel admitted that she had submitted to her partner's demands.

During 2017, Brown and her former spouse Belafonte agreed to a confidential settlement moments before a trial regarding claims of domestic violence was scheduled. Belafonte contradicted the accusations. In 2023, he was interviewed by a videographer in the United States, stating, "After six years of being divorced, I have no clue why she continues to mention my name. She is obsessed with me. I am unaware."

Emma-Louise Boynton, who is behind the Sex Talks podcast, had a chat with GLAMOUR about guys who have an urge to regulate their significant other's clothing choices. According to her, dressing up is a way for us to display our identity and how we want to present ourselves in public, a thing that changes regularly. Therefore, it doesn't make sense for a guy to limit his partner's self-expression in regards to dressing up.

She observes that men's apprehension regarding their significant other's clothing choices is frequently a misguided effort to care for them in a protective manner or shield them from unwanted attention. Nevertheless, she clarifies that this approach only serves to uphold a prevalent mindset that blames victims and implies that women must regulate how they present themselves to avoid provoking men into committing violent acts against them. This attitude implies that women actively invite harassment and rape, which is erroneous and harmful.

According to Alison Lowe MBE, who is a fashion consultant and teaches MBA Fashion Entrepreneurship at the University of East London, there may be more to Ye and Bianca's situation than what the media and fans have been saying. While many have suggested that Kanye is controlling Bianca's fashion choices due to certain power dynamics, insecurity, or possessiveness, there might be other reasons that should be taken into account.

An alternate viewpoint is that Kanye and Bianca are eager to establish themselves as pioneers in the fashion world. To achieve this, they have opted for bold and unconventional fashion choices to create a buzz and gain media attention. This strategy may be part of a bigger plan to secure a profitable partnership with a prominent fashion brand in the future.

In the past, Kanye West relied on his scandalous love life and attention-grabbing fashion choices to become a renowned fashion guru, gaining a multitude of followers worldwide who imitated his style. Using various social media networks, he boosted his popularity, set new fashion trends, and revolutionized the fashion business.

GLAMOUR has contacted Ye and Bianca Censori's representative for their input, and as new developments occur, this post will be updated accordingly.

To learn more about emotional abuse and domestic violence, reach out to The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline operated by Refuge at 0808 2000 247.

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