Is Kanye West's dream of becoming the Steve Jobs of fashion a reality?


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Kanye West said in 2015 that he would like to be the "Steve Jobs of the Gap". His latest deal with the fashion label has made his dream a reality. Photo: AP

Kanye West has inked a deal with clothing label Gap. Under West's creative guidance, the new line will include "modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points".

The statement released additionally noted that the partnership brings West's relationship to Gap "full circle", saying the billionaire entrepreneur, rapper, designer and most recently gospel singer worked at a Chicago Gap store as a teenager.

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