Kim Kardashian credits Kanye West for career transformation

Kim Kardashian has reflected on how her relationship with Kanye West fundamentally altered her personal and professional trajectory. In excerpts from Jonathan Van Meter’s upcoming book, ‘Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future’, Kardashian noted that West’s influence helped transition her public image from a reality television personality to a significant figure in the fashion and business industries.

Kardashian described West as someone who embraced unconventional ideas and sought to make them trendy. She suggested that West viewed her as a project, aiming to prove her relevance to a fashion industry that initially lacked respect for her.

Reports indicate that West played a pivotal role in securing Kardashian’s entry into high-fashion circles, specifically citing his efforts to get her into the 2013 Met Gala. While Anna Wintour initially resisted her presence, West’s status as a performer at the event helped facilitate her attendance. This appearance is credited as a turning point that led to major opportunities, including working with high-profile designers and photographers.