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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Beige Rick Owens Leather & Wool Layered Moto Jacket Size US 12
By Rick Owens
Located in New York, NY
Beige leather and wool layered moto jacket by Rick Owens. Oversized foldover or stand collar. Dual hip pockets. Asymmetrical front zip closure. 36" bust, 34" shoulder width, 23" slee...
Rick Owens Onion Tone Silk Wrap Dress With Open Front 2004
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Rick Owens purple onion-tone wrap dress, featuring an easy-to-wear body with hook-and-eye closures and ties, an exposed open front...
Rick Owens Black Fitted Trench Coat Sz. IT42 M
By Rick Owens
Located in Krakow, PL
Rick Owens Black Fitted Trench Coat Sz. IT42 M Very good condition Closure: Buttons Fit: Fitted Material: 100% Polyester; Lining: 100% Cupro Color: Black Length (Back): 102 cm ...
RICK OWENS Brown Lamb Leather Drape Jacket with Pleated Back Size 38
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rick Owens jacket is composed of a brown supple lamb leather. Features an open style with back drape and pleating. Excellent and easily chic. In great like new condition. ...
2010s Rick Owens Owenscorp long tailored coat
By Rick Owens
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2010s Rick Owens Owenscorp long tailored coat This 2010s Rick Owens Owenscorp long tailored coat showcases the designer's signature elongated silhouette and minimalist construction....
Rick Owens Extra Fine Brown Leather Jacket 2004
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Rick Owens brown leather jacket from the 2004 collection, featuring paper thin leather, interior ties, partial interior lining, dra...
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...
RICK OWENS Size 10 Brown Virgin Wool Blend Lambskin Zip Up Jacket
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS jacket in a brown virgin wool blend with tonal lambskin leather shoulders featuring long sleeves with ribbed details for maximum comfort, two slip pockets, and zip up clos...
RICK OWENS 2012 Naska off white lambskin contrast trim cape jacket IT40 S
By Rick Owens
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RICK OWENS 2012 Naska off white lambskin leather contrast trim cape jacket IT40 S Reference: DYTG/A00116 Brand: Rick Owens Designer: Rick Owens Collection: Spring/Summer 2012 "NASKA"...
Greyish/beige leather jacket with ribs under the sleeve RICK OWENS
By Rick Owens
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Greyish/beige leather jacket with wool ribs under the sleeve. Lining composition: wool. Zip closure on the middle side on the front. 2 inside pocket including one with button and but...
