Julia Fox reveals she felt like a performer on display due to the outfits Kanye West allegedly forced her to wear during their relationship.
Julia Fox has revealed details about her past relationship with Kanye West, claiming he controlled her wardrobe and image. In her 2023 memoir Down the Drain, she described feeling like a “show monkey” while dating the rapper.
Julia Fox claims Kanye West controlled her outfits
Fox, 35, opened up about her brief romance with West following his divorce from Kim Kardashian. She alleged that he dictated what she wore, even hiring a team to style her.
“He appoints a team to work on my wardrobe,” she wrote. “I immediately think of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, where he did the same for Kim.”
The Uncut Gems actress described feeling like a “prop” in their highly publicized relationship. She stated that she often felt uncomfortable with West’s influence over her fashion choices.
Kanye West allegedly hired stylists to oversee Julia Fox’s looks
Fox claimed West went as far as hiring two of her best friends to serve as personal stylists. They followed his directions to ensure she looked a certain way.
One incident stood out to her. She recalled being on a date when a stylist arrived unexpectedly with a pile of clothes.
“I find [the stylist] in the bathroom with a mountain of clothes,” she wrote. “It’s strange he didn’t just tell me he didn’t like my outfit.”
Kanye West reportedly suggested Julia Fox get surgery
Fox also claimed West once offered her breast augmentation. He allegedly made the suggestion because an outfit did not fit as he wanted.
She rejected the idea and reflected on her post-pregnancy body. “They’re not so bad,” she wrote, deciding against the procedure.
Julia Fox reflects on her relationship with regret
The relationship lasted only two months but left a lasting impression on Fox. She described it as a “publicity stunt” that made her feel objectified.
“I regret that relationship so much,” she admitted. “I was in the most uncomfortable position of my life, and that’s saying a lot.”
She also claimed she was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) about their time together. However, she refused to do so.
Kanye West’s influence on his partners’ fashion continues to spark debate
West’s past relationships have often involved him influencing his partners’ style. Fox’s claims mirror similar stories about his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
Most recently, his wife Bianca Censori made headlines for her revealing outfit at the 2025 Grammys. Her nearly-nude dress sparked controversy, but West has not commented on whether he influenced the look.
Fox’s revelations offer another perspective on West’s history of controlling fashion choices. Her experience highlights ongoing discussions about power dynamics in celebrity relationships.