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Kanye West Claims He Sold $1 Million Worth of Clothing in Two Days

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Kanye West during Kanye West Yeezy Season 3 on February 11, 2016 in New York City.Tracy Bailey Jr/BFA/REX/Shutterstock

Praise Yeezus! Though he’s met with harsh criticism from the fashion industry, Kanye West’s clothing lines continue to be a massive success — at least according to the “Famous” rapper himself.

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On Tuesday, March 22, West, 38, tweeted that he sold $1 million worth of apparel in just two days after opening a New York City pop-up shop that carried merchandise inspired by his latest album, The Life of Pablo.

“but there is no other brand that could sell 1 million dollars of clothing in 2 days from 1 location!!!” Kim Kardashian’s husband bragged on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/712417183473782785

This isn’t the first time the father of two has triumphed in previously uncharted territory. Back in October 2015, the hip-hop star-turned-designer sold out his entire Yeezy Season 1 collection to retailers.

Tom Kalenderian, executive vice president and general merchandise manager of men's and Chelsea Passage at Barneys New York, knew from the get-go that Ye’s designs would be a big hit.

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“The buzz surrounding the launch of the Kanye West x adidas Originals Yeezy Season 1 was amazing, yet anticipated,” Kalenderian told The Daily Beast at the time. “This designer has had a profound influence on music, popular culture and fashion; with his finger on the pulse of his followers. The excitement extended well beyond his fan base; reaching fashion customers all wanting to experience his vision with this collection."

In a 2013 interview with Jimmy Kimmel, West revealed that he prepared for a career in fashion by moving to Rome to intern at Fendi for four months, and said that Giuseppe Zanotti personally taught him how to design shoes for several years.

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"I understand about quality, fabrics, I spent 10,000 hours out there,” he told the late-night talk show host. “I dedicated my life to this.” 

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