O Kanye, My Kanye

Did someone say “presidential campaign 2016?” Who cares?

In case you haven’t heard, Kanye West announced at the MTV Video Music Awards back in Aug. 2015 that he would run for president of the United States in 2020. With the support of the music, entertainment and fashion industries, there’s not much Kanye West can’t do.

I may not have 20/20 vision (ba dum tss), but I’d say President Yeezus would make a few changes, and not just politically. As the most stylish presidential hopeful in American history (he was named GQ’s most stylish man of 2015), Ye’s presidency would have a profound effect on fashion in America.

Here are seven ways how:

1. Minimalism, minimalism, minimalism.

Anyone who’s seen Kanye’s fashion line knows that his aesthetic is not flashy, but functional. Loose fits, simplistic shapes and neutral colors all suggest a comfortable and minimalistic ideology that certainly wouldn’t be unwelcome by my standards.

With Kanye’s strong sense of artistry and his fearlessness to strive for perfection, I can’t help but notice that he’s already taken a militaristic approach to his fashion shows (examples include cargo jackets, army green and beige, and military formation), which is fully appropriate given the president’s Commander in Chief role.

As president, I wouldn’t expect to see Yeezus in a suit, but rather he would greet dignitaries in a gray sweatshirt and some Yeezys. Every president reflects the cultural changes of their time, and perhaps Kanye would inspire a more functional and less frivolous attitude among the American electorate.

2. Proposition 497: Federal Bureau of Yeezy’s (FBY)

If Ye becomes president, hopefully that will mean that everyone gets a free pair of Yeezy’s! Not likely, but I can still dream. Nonetheless, Yeezy’s will become even more popular than they already are if Kanye wins the presidency. With his success rate, it’ll be y-easy.

3. And, we can’t forget about First Lady, Kim.

Where would we be without Kim Kardashian-West’s glorious presence and inspiring platform? Well, at least she has a fabulous fashion sense – and a budget to back it up. With Kim as First Lady, all fashion rules for the White House would be thrown out the window and onto Pennsylvania Avenue. You thought Michelle’s sleeveless ensembles were revolutionary? Try Kim’s three Bs: breasts, butt and the occasional pregnant belly. Talk about diplomatic. You’ve got to give her credit, though. Kim’s fashion influence doesn’t need government intervention to be legendary, and she sure does make it look good.

4. Not to mention presidential heirs, North and Saint West.

With North having some of her first baby pictures in Vogue and a style file that would probably pay for all of our college tuitions, her fashion influence as the First Baby may be even more interesting than Kanye’s as President, and Saint is sure to follow in her footsteps. It’s safe to say that under President Yeezus, children’s fashion will experience a tremendous transformation.

5. In fact, just count in the whole First Family.

With a family as big as the Kardashian/Jenners, a Kanye West presidency would be more like an empire. Everyone in the family is a celebrity with massive influence and a huge presence on television, in magazines and on social media. As style icons of our generation, I can bet the Kardashian family in office will be even more groundbreaking than Kanye’s politics. Get ready for the new E! series: “Kardashians in the House.” Or “House of Kardashians?” “The West Wing?”

6. Ye’s cabinet would be stacked, stylish and star-studded.

[endif]--In addition to Kanye’s famous in-laws, he has some pretty prominent friends, many of which have their own hooks in the fashion industry: P. Diddy, Beyoncé, J Lo, Nicki Minaj, Serena Williams, and Valentino, just to name a few. While Kanye is rapping the State of the Union address, Vice President Jay Z will be by his side, along with the Department of the Treasury Head, Rihanna. B*tch better have my money! And, we can’t forget about the queen of fashion, editor-in-chief of Vogue and close friend of Kanye, Anna Wintour. I’m thinking she’ll be hugely instrumental in Kanye’s fashion takeover – oops, I mean election. [endif]--

7. Finally, beauty and artistry would be top priority.

Forget economic policy! We all know how Kanye can be. Unfiltered, harsh and brutally honest; just ask Taylor Swift. And, he’s had no problem demanding that everything he touches match his taste. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him renovate the White House, diversify Congress and literally clean up Washington. Throw in some Yeezy’s and a few vetoes and you’ve got a Kanye West presidency!

Kanye may not win the presidency; he may not even run. But, they don’t call us the Western World for nothing, and Kanye’s influence, political or not, is undeniable. Who knows what kind of political changes Yeezus would enact, but there’s no doubt he would have an impact on American fashion and entertainment. While we wait for Ye to make a move, at least we know who Obama is voting for…