The California-born fashion and furniture designer Rick Owens has developed a unique style that he describes as “luxe minimalism.” As has been the case with many American icons, the French were among the first to recognize Owens’s distinctive Goth flair. Former Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld was an early adopter, and (tellingly) she’s frequently photographed in a Rick Owens coat that’s been in her closet for at least five seasons.
Though his designs are simple and spare, Owens thrives on theatricality — producing wildly original runway shows featuring gender-fluid models of all ages and shapes. Inspired by his longtime partner and muse, Michele Lamy, clothes and furniture alike feature dark grays, blacks and browns. Like his frontier forebears, Owens finds his strongest influences in nature — his furniture and housewares have simple, organic shapes, and a few items even feature his distinctly 21st-century take on antlers. (They’d look exquisite in a Bond villain’s Alpine hideaway — not a Wild West saloon). He’s also drawn to unorthodox materials like bone and petrified wood.
For many aficionados of Owens’s clothes, the gateway drug is a distressed leather motorcycle jacket. He describes the look as “glunge ”— a portmanteau of “glamour and “grunge.” Owens uses only the finest materials, although they’re not always visible from the outside. If you’re lucky enough to be swaddled in one of Owens’s edgy, sable-lined creations, you’ll know where the good stuff is hidden — and you’ll never want to take it off. Take a look at the offerings on these pages and be inspired.
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Rick Owens F/W 2009 "CRUST" Black Leather Asymmetric Coat
By Rick Owens
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Rick Owens - Fall Winter 2009 - Runway Piece - High-collared design with an avant-garde, structured silhouette - Asymmetrical front closure for a distinctive architectu...
RICK OWENS DRKSHDW black cotton thick jersey hooded belted robe jacket S
By Rick Owens
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RICK OWENS DRKSHDW black cotton thick jersey hooded belted robe jacket S Reference: TGAS/D00012 Brand: Rick Owens Designer: Rick Owens Collection: DRKSHDW Material: Cotton Color: Bla...
Vintage Yohji Yamamoto black wool coat dress with cape
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1990s Yohji Yamomoto black wool coat with attached leather cape with 2 large pockets. Coat can be belted and worn as mini coat dress . Vintage Gucci Belt...
Saint Laurent black cashmere cape with leather edge FW 20/21
Located in Carnate, IT
Saint Laurent black cashmere cape with leather edge. In cashmere with golden logo buttons and chain to close the sides of the cape. FW 20/21 New with tags. 107 cm long Shoulders 44...
Marni Black Wool Cape Coat
By Marni
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic black wool cape coat with dolman sleeves by Marni. Details: Unlined Front Zip Pockets Front Zip Closure Marked Size: 36 Estimated Size: Free Color: Black Fabric: Wool Label:...
Rick Owens Black Sculptural Puffer Coat Aw 2006
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Rick Owens black sculptural puffer coat from the autumn 2006 collection, featuring an adjustable strap across the chest, a high ...
Rick Owens Walrus SS17 Waterfall Collar Cardigan size XS Black Knit Rib Sleeves
By Rick Owens
Located in San Diego, CA
Rick Owens Walrus SS17 Waterfall Collar Open Cardigan size XS small (see measurements below) Elevate your avant-garde wardrobe with this authentic ...
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HERMES 100% cashmere black hooded rectangular poncho cardigan coat TU
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES 100% cashmere black hooded rectangular poncho cardigan coat TU Reference: KYCG/A00191 Brand: Hermes Material: Cashmere Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Button Extra Detail...
Rick Owens Black Peter Leather Jacket IT42
By Rick Owens
Located in Brossard, QC
This Peter jacket has a mid-thigh length with an oversize fit. It features a zip front, long sleeves with low shoulders and a dropped armhole, two large square side front pockets wit...
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980s Vintage black wool side zip draped cowl neck coat JP9
By Issey Miyake
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISSEY MIYAKE 1980s Vintage black wool side zip draped cowl neck coat JP9 Reference: TGAS/D00175 Brand: Issey Miyake Collection: 1980s Material: Wool Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closu...
RICK OWENS black jacket with leather sleeves and asymmetrical hemline
By Rick Owens
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black, soft wool jacket with satin trim and leather sleeves from Rick Owens. Italian size 38 which best fits a US 2. Approximate measurements: bust 33.5", hem width 38", arm length f...
new 2016 CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO black mohair wool RUNWAY coat with attached cape
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, Jet-black, fuzzy mohair wool coat with attached capelet and extra long belt designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine exactly as seen on the final runway look for fall of 2016. ...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD draped black wool coat
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Dramatic, draped, black wool coat with asymmetrical front from Vivienne Westwood. UK size 14 which can fit a US 4-8. Approximate measurements: bust 40", arm length from underarm to ...
1981 ISSEY MIYAKE black wool draped wrap RUNWAY coat with hood
By Issey Miyake
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Issey Miyake, Fall 1981 A rare black wool coat from Issey Miyake’s Fall 1981 collection, famously modeled on the runway by Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid. Designed with Miyake’s signature ...
2012 JOHN GALLIANO black draped dress coat RUNWAY
By John Galliano
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, draped evening dress coat designed by John Galliano dating to fall of 2012 as seen on the runway. This piece is very versatile and can easily be worn in warmer weather as ...
CELINE by PHOEBE PHILO charcoal grey black leather sleeve coat
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Charcoal grey coat with black lambskin leather sleeves designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine. Labeled a French size 40 which best fits a size S or M. Approximate measurements: shoulder...
