If he is successful in his supposed bid to become the 46th President of the United States, Kanye West might just be the first man in the Oval Office to wear leather trousers on the regular. The rapper and fashion designer this week suggested he would challenge Donald Trump for the US presidency, tweeting: "We must now realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States." While it is unclear if West, 43, has officially registered to run for office, this certainly isn't the first time the <em>Stronger</em> star and Yeezy designer has courted controversy and created headlines. And, as you can see above, West is no stranger to creating a talking point on the red carpet, too. After rising to fame with his debut album <em>The College Dropout</em> in 2004, the rapper has gone on to collaborate with the likes of Rihanna and Paul McCartney. And, as his star ascended, so, too, did his appreciation for outlandish fabrics and avant-garde silhouettes. From full leather suiting to embroidered tunics, experimental tailoring and plush velvets, West has not been afraid to take a fashion risk during his 16 years in the public eye. Here, we take a look back through his red carpet retrospective to see how the <em>Flashing Lights</em> star's style has evolved throughout his career. <strong>Scroll through the gallery above to see more images of Kanye West through the years.</strong>
