Ye Returns to Fashion Runway with Yeezy Season 01 Show in Los Angeles

Ye held his first fashion show in four years on Wednesday evening in Los Angeles. The event, titled Yeezy Season 01, took place at DROAM 1, a warehouse space located southeast of Larchmont. The venue interior was designed as an off-white cave with a central hill. This marked a return to the runway for the musician, who has used the name Ye in recent years.

The presentation differed from West’s past high-profile events. He did not address the audience directly and limited interactions to brief conversations with attendees after the show. The schedule proceeded without the multi-hour delays that have characterized some of his previous presentations. The collection avoided the controversial merchandise seen in 2022, specifically the “White Lives Matter” T-shirts that drew criticism during the Yeezy Season 9 drop at Paris Fashion Week.

Four children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, joined Ye on stage. Celebrity supporters included rappers 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Kid Cudi. During the show, West played several unreleased tracks while models displayed the new garments. The line features a minimalistic, military-inspired aesthetic. Accessories included boots, jackets, and an oversized backpack.

The show arrives as West continues his professional comeback following public controversies in the early 2020s. These incidents included antisemitic comments and the release of the song “Heil Hitler.” The setbacks led to the termination of his representation by CAA and the loss of major apparel partnerships with Adidas and Gap. In early 2026, West placed an apology in The Wall Street Journal. He stated that he is not a Nazi or antisemite and expressed regret for his past actions.

Following the apology, West signed a record deal with Gamma and released the album Bully in June. He has since performed major stadium concerts globally, including sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Soldier Field in Chicago, and Reliant Stadium in Houston. The U.K.’s Wireless Festival canceled its booking after West was blocked from entering the country. Prior to the cancellation, he issued a statement acknowledging that words were insufficient and that he needed to demonstrate change through his actions. He signed off the message as Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.

The fashion industry continues to weigh the implications of his return. While his musical comeback has shown strong attendance figures, his reintegration into mainstream fashion remains uncertain. At the conclusion of Wednesday’s show, West received a warm reception from the audience. He finished the evening with a bow and departed after a brief moment of applause.