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Kanye West has been criticised for selling overpriced merchandise at California's Coachella festival - which included a pair of socks costing $50 (£38).
Ahead of his “Sunday Service ” performance featuring a gospel choir atop a hillside, the rapper put his “church clothes” collection up for sale.
T-shirts were sold for $70 (£53) and some hoodies priced at $225 (£173).
Fans were quick to criticise the high prices.
“50 bucks for some damn socks? Kanye needs to go up for prayer [sic],” one person tweeted .
Show all 17 1 /17Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Love and peace This festivalgoer's monochrome fashion statement is simple - love and peace, a message that's embellished on her wide leg trousers. She added a splash of colour to her look with her 1970-esque orange shades.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Chic camo This Coachella reveller has kept her stylish look simple - a camo co-ord, paired with large gold peace symbol earrings and groovy yellow sunglasses.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two A tribute to Britney This outfit immediately draws parallels with the red latex bodysuit Britney Spears wore in the music video for her 2000 pop hit 'Oops!... I Did It Again', with the additional edge of a black bodysuit underneath.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Unleashing your wild side Leopard print is all the rage at the moment, and showing no signs of dissipating. This festivalgoer was all smiles as she donned her animal print crop top and leggings in the sunshine.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Stars in their eyes The lineup at Coachella may be star-studded, but no more so than this person's sheer ensemble.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Finding the silver lining What better way to stand out among the throng of striking Coachella outfits than by opting for a silver sequinned jumpsuit. This festivalgoer finished off her look with a silver face gem decoration on her forehead.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Keeping it cool It can get hot dancing away in the Californian heat, which is why this person's decision to carry a fan was likely a very wise one. She also looked fashionable to boot, wearing a sheer black and floral ensemble for the festival.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Dazzling in diamantés Another Britney Spears-esque ensemble, this time taking inspiration from the nude bodysuit the singer wore in the music video for 2003 hit 'Toxic'. This festivalgoer completed her look with two braids and tinted shades.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two A zesty zebra-inspired look Putting aside leopard print, the other animal print steadily gaining popularity in the fashion world is zebra. This guest added a touch of colour to her black-and-white outfit with a pair of red, rectangular sunglasses.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Repping the Golden State This Coachella festivalgoer was shining almost as brightly as the Californian sunshine in this bright yellow, crochet co-ord.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Nineties nostalgia This festival attendee seemed to have taken a leaf out of Nineties-era Britney Spears' book, dressed in a sky blue latex crop top and high-waist trousers.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Festival first, spinning later Ever since Kim Kardashian was spotted wearing bike shorts in 2018, the trend has quickly gained traction. Whether you think they're fashionable or not, this festivalgoer sure knew how to work them, wearing a pair of fuchsia cycling shorts with a Nike sports bra and a bubblegum pink neckerchief.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Netted neon This Coachella attendee demonstrated her keen eye for detail, matching her netted neon crop top with neon laces. She completed her bold look with a metallic, silver bum bag. Both eye-catching, and practical.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Colour clash In her bright pink, orange and white ensemble, you could spot this guest from a mile away among the throng of Coachella festivalgoers. While it may not look like the comfiest of outfits, it sure makes an impression.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Matching eye for detail These guests cut a stylish pair at Coachella, wearing matching black crop tops, pendant necklaces and black boots. They created slight variation with their trouser choices, one opting for a silver look and the other for a white, yellow and black colour combination.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two More is more Whoever said less is more, clearly had little experience with festival fashion. There's so much to this guest's ensemble, from her black lace robe to her ornate silver necklace and white and black cowgirl boots. There's a lot going on, and it works.
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Coachella 2019: Best-dressed attendees from weekend two Flower power Coachella is renowned for its plethora of flower crowns, but this guest's headwear undoubtedly trumps the lot. Wearing a headdress adorned with multicoloured roses and butterflies, she finished off her look with a dazzling gold necklace, a tropical-inspired crop top and a face full of glitter. The epitome of festival glam.
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“Shame! Making money off fans,” added another . “Makes him rich and them poorer.”
The merchandise comes in earthy tones of brown and beige and features slogans such as “Trust God” and “Holy Spirit” prominently emblazoned in circular patterns.
The socks came in beige and black and featured the words “Jesus”, “Walks”, “Church” and “Socks”.
Some fans complained that the clothes were too simple to warrant such high prices.
One person tweeted : “ Come on Kanye! ill pay those prices BUT at least make the design for them merch worth it! [sic]”.
Others described the clothes as “boring”, “ridiculous” and “lame”.
In spite of the criticisms, West’s collection proved popular judging by videos posted on Twitter, which show crowds of people flocking to the “Church Clothes” stall at the festival.
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