Is Karl Stefanovic wearing FAKE Yeezys? Today host’s ultra-cool sneakers designed by Kanye West have ALL the tell-tale signs of being counterfeit
Today show host Karl Stefanovic earns almost $2 million a year and is married to a successful shoe designer, Jasmine Yarbrough.
And that makes his latest fashion misstep all the more confusing.
The 45-year-old was spotted wearing what appeared to be counterfeit Yeezy sneakers while taking a stroll with Jasmine in Byron Bay on Wednesday.
Oops! Today host Karl Stefanovic was spotted wearing what appeared to be counterfeit Yeezy sneakers while taking a stroll with his wife, Jasmine Yarbrough, in Byron Bay on Wednesday
Yeezy is a collaboration between German sportswear brand Adidas and American rapper and designer Kanye West.
However, as any sneaker aficionado will tell you, Adidas has never created dual-colour laces for Yeezy shoes.
So while Karl’s vibrant green and orange laces may look cool, they are not Kanye-approved.
Tell-tale signs: Firstly, Adidas has never created dual-colour laces for Yeezy shoes. Secondly, the side panel of the shoe features a style of writing made famous by designer Virgil Abloh – who works with Nike, not Adidas. Thirdly, the cross pattern made famous by streetwear brand Off-White is also visible on Karl’s sneakers – but this would be the first time it has ever featured on a Yeezy design
Secondly, the side panel of the shoe features a style of writing made famous by shoe designer Virgil Abloh, and which is associated with his Nike Collaborations.
Due to his contract with Nike, it is understood that Virgil cannot work with Adidas and therefore his writing on these Yeezys suggests they are fake.
The cross pattern made famous by streetwear brand Off-White is also visible on Karl’s sneakers – but this would be the first time it has ever featured on a Yeezy design.
Lastly, Kanye has never allowed the word ‘Yeezy’ to be featured on his shoe in the Off-White style. Instead, the word SPLY-350 is knitted on the fabric.
The real deal: Lastly, Kanye has never allowed the word ‘Yeezy’ to be featured on his shoe in the Off-White style. Instead, the word SPLY-350 is knitted on the fabric. Picture: a genuine pair of Yeezy sneakers
Of course, Karl wouldn’t be the first person to buy fake Yeezys.
According to the BBC, they are actually one of the most common counterfeit luxury items on the market.
Several pairs of shoes similar to the ones Karl was wearing are available online from a number of unauthorized outlets.
Never mind! Fashion faux pas aside, Karl seemed to enjoy his relaxed morning with his wife, Jasmine, and their baby daughter, Harper, on Wednesday
Fashion faux pas aside, Karl seemed to enjoy his relaxed morning with his wife, Jasmine, and their baby daughter, Harper, on Wednesday.
The following day, the Channel Nine star shared a sweet photo of Jasmine and their newborn to Instagram.
‘Two girls and a pub. Happy as Larry,’ he wrote in the caption.
Easy mistake to make! According to the BBC, fake Yeezys are one of the most common counterfeit luxury items on the market