Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, will need to abandon their fashion statements as they prepare for their upcoming court trial.
Recently, a Los Angeles judge sternly warned Ye and his wife, Censori, that they must adhere to the courtroom dress code during their 12-day civil trial. According toWhere is the Buzz, no hats, sunglasses, or revealing attire will be permitted in the courtroom.
The judge emphasised the importance of preventing any 'drama' during the proceedings. Both Ye and Censori are expected to testify in this case, which centres on a lawsuit filed by a contractor involved in the renovation of West's former Malibu mansion. The contractor alleges mistreatment and unpaid wages.
Los Angeles County Judge Brock T. Hammond reminded lawyers that everyone involved in the trial must comply with the courtroom attire standard. Anyone who ignored these rules would not be allowed into the courtroom.
While the judge did not explicitly mention West or Censori, the warning comes amid public attention to their fashion choices. Courtroom dress codes are typically enforced to maintain respect for the judicial process.
The dress standards are intended to focus attention on the case, not on individuals' appearances.
The lawsuit was filed by construction worker Tony Saxon.
Saxon says he was hired in September 2021 to manage renovations at West's oceanfront Malibu property, a house designed by acclaimed architect Tadao Ando. West paid £44.9 million ($57.3 million) for the home in 2021. Later, he sold it in September 2024 for £16.6 million ($21 million), a huge loss.
According to Saxon's complaint, he was promised £15,700 ($20,000) per week to oversee the project.
He says he only received one payment. Saxon claims he often worked long hours while living on site and provided round‑the‑clock security. He alleges the working conditions became more extreme, including directives to remove electricity and windows from the house.
Source: International Business Times UK
