Gosha Rubchinskiy Ends Yeezy Partnership Following Kanye West Controversy

Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy has announced the end of his collaboration with Kanye West's Yeezy brand, following a series of antisemitic statements made by West, who has expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and identified as a Nazi. Rubchinskiy, who served as Yeezy's head of design, stated that their December collection would be their last joint effort, expressing gratitude for the partnership. This decision comes amid significant backlash against West from various rights groups for his inflammatory remarks. Rubchinskiy plans to relaunch his own brand later this year, aiming to explore new creative projects. West's controversial behavior has previously led to severed ties with major partners, including Adidas. The designer's departure reflects the ongoing fallout from West’s repeated antisemitic comments and the broader implications for his brand collaborations.