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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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Anglomania" c.1990's Black Leather Asymmetrical Wrap Jacket
By ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Thiensville, WI
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD "Anglomania" c.1990's Black Leather Asymmetrical Wrap Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Vivienne Westwood Collection: Anglomania c. 1990's Designer: Vivienne Westwood S...
BALENCIAGA Pre-Fall 2010 Beige Lambskin Leather Asymmetrical Closure Jacket
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Thiensville, WI
Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2010 lambskin leather moto jacket. Asymmetrical magnetic snap front closures. Strap collar. Two patch pockets in front. Shoulder loops. Two back vents. Fully line...
BURBERRY Prorsum Pre-fall 2013 Black Lambskin Leather & Mink Motorcycle Jacket
By Christopher Bailey, Burberry
Located in Thiensville, WI
Burberry Prorsum Pre-fall 2013 black lambskin leather and copper mink fur collar motorcycle jacket. Long sleeves with quilted shoulder detail and metal zipper gussets at cuffs. Notch...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" Brown Zip-Up Mock Neck Wool Silk Fitted Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" Brown Zip-Up Mock Neck Wool Silk Fitted Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2000 "Eye" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Mauve Leather Moto Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Mauve Leather Moto Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Leather moto jacket Color(s): Shades of mauve Lined: No Marked Fabric Content: “Genuine Leather”; 100% cotton (knit panels) Unmarked Fabric Content: Metal (closures) Additional Details / Inclusions: Mauve leather moto-style jacket with ribbed knit accent panels. Fitted leather jacket...
MICHAEL HOBAN North Beach 1992 Beige Leather Western Belted Biker Moto Jacket
By Michael Hoban, North Beach Leather
Located in Thiensville, WI
MICHAEL HOBAN North Beach 1992 Beige Leather Western Belted Biker Moto Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: North Beach Leather Production Date: 10-22-1992 Designer: Michael Hoban Style: Bi...
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...
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...
RICK OWENS Size 40 Black Leather Biker Zip Up Jacket
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS jacket in a black leather featuring a snap button neck, zipper sleeve details, and a zipper closure. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Hole in armpit. AS IS. Marked: 50 Measure...
Rick Owens DRKSHDW padded flight bomber jacket
By Rick Owens
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Rick Owens DRKSHDW padded flight bomber jacket size S color: black code: DU17F2760-MU zippers: Raccagni condition: gently used composition: 52% cotton + 48% nylon knit rib collar +...
Rick Owens Porterville Metro Flight Jacket - '20s
By Rick Owens
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A striking reinterpretation of the classic flight jacket, this Rick Owens Porterville Metro Flight Jacket embodies the designer's unmistakable architectural aesthetic. Crafted from s...
Rick Owens, Olmar & Mirta leather jacket in grey
By Rick Owens
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rick Owens, Olmar & Mirta leather jacket in grey, the item has a stain on the sleeve further in very good condition.
The designer combined his Savile Row training with his fascination with Victorian jewelry to create a most alluring piece.
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