Already spotted out in runway looks from both Dior Homme and Yves Saint Laurent, it’s no surprise at all that Kanye West has now hopped aboard the Balmain train. Sadly, the Balmain Homme train.

Launched only back in January, at the height of his newfound career as creative director at Balmain, Christophe Decarnin launched Balmain Homme. A line of clothing for men that parallels his womenswear looks that you can hold responsible for making Shoulder pads, ripped denim, and bleaches stains cool again. Even though there was a lot of buzz and excitement before the 10 piece Fall 2009 collection came about, once seen, it drew in mixed reviews. More bad than good. Leaving me and surly many others to wonder, will anyone actually pay for it…?

Which is where Kanye West comes in. Getting in some last minute Christmas shopping in at Barney’s New York in Los Angeles, the rapper (on the road to redemption) was seen sporting an oversized version of a graphic print Balmain Homme Fall 2009 tee. Which just so happens to be the same t-shirt he wore after leaving the Jay Leno show back in September (for those of you keeping track). Making for a move that I’m sure makes Decarnin’s Parisian heart tremble with excitement.

For those of you intrested, the printed white version, shown in the Balmain presentation, is now on sale at Antonioli.eu. Priced at $235.00.

How does this make you feel?