Rick Owens

I mentioned above that I see some influences here, perhaps entirely coincidental, of course. The first one - and this was probably due to the boots and color palette - I thought of McQueen's Fall 2007 collection. Also the textures as well as colors also brought Somarta Fall 2008 to mind, big time. All in all, I like it. I like Rodarte. I support them a great deal and appreciate them, along with people like Rick Owens, bringing some credibility back to american design. I love that they're exploring their craft instead of getting into a comfort zone. I can't wait to see these girls in Paris. Someone make it happen already!   [read the full post]

Well, it has happened! Gareth has shown his first all-menswear collection in Paris and in my opinion, it went off quite well. The collection isn't nearly as androgynous as I was anticipating, but I can definitely appreciate where (I speculate) that he is coming from here. Pugh's work is funded in part by Rick Owens and in turn, is produced at the prestigious Olmar+Mirta factory - the same place as Rick's stuff is made. When people say his stuff looks cheap and poorly constructed, it's a sure sign they've never worn Pugh's stuff themselves, as the construction is actually quite great and the materials are the same ones that are used in Rick's lines.   [read the full post]

The highlight of Day 2 for me thus far has been Rick Owens' show. True to form, he delivered nothing particularly outrageous or unexpected, however, that it not to say it was boring or a disappointment - by any means. Some people are bothered by monochromatic collections, which I suppose I can empathize with to a degree. However, if there is enough beauty, depth and thought put into the textures and details within that singular color palette - then not only am I not bothered by it, but I find it totally admirable. My closet is basically monochromatic and therefore I heavily rely on interesting textures, beautiful fabrics and intricate detailing to build upon it.   [read the full post]

For those interested, here is the entire schedule for the upcoming mens fashion week in Paris: 10.00 am - JUNYA WATANABE MAN [See invitation] 11.00 am - BLAAK HOMME [To be confirmed] 12.00 pm - THIERRY MUGLER [Couvent des Cordeliers] 1.00 pm - RICK OWENS [Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts - Salle Melpomène - 13 quai Malaquais - Paris 6e] 2.00 pm - JUUN J. [BETC EURO RSCG- 85/87 rue du faubourg Saint-Martin - Paris 10e] 3.00 pm - KRIS VAN ASSCHE [Musée de l'Homme] 4.00 pm - COMME DES GARCONS HOMME PLUS [Voir invitation] 5.00 pm - CERRUTI [Cité de l'Architecture - 11 avenue Albert de Mun - Paris 16e] 6.00 pm - GIVENCHY [Musée Bourdelle - 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle - Paris 15e] 7.00 pm - RAF SIMONS [Musée de l'Homme] 8.30 pm - JOHN GALLIANO [To be confirmed]   [read the full post]

By Regina Libian (inaya404) Rick Owens' style couldn't be more recognizable at this point. It's distinctness is both a blessing and a curse. People will either excitedly recognize it or say it looks too similar as the previous season. And to be fair, this one actually does. However, I still fall more into the former category of being excited about it. As I'm sure is apparent by now... I like when a designer does something and does it well. I like the continuity, I like the subtle progression, I like the honesty. Unfortunately in a high paced environment like that of our fashion world, this persistence is often and easily written off a being boring or a one-note. Anyways, on to my thoughts on this collection in particular... it is peculiarly similar to last season, right down to the pres...   [read the full post]

Anyways, on to my thoughts on this collection in particular... it is peculiarly similar to last season, right down to the presentation, model and styling. But there is something really admirable and slightly amusing about this. As far as the clothes go... they're lovely, they're Rick, they're clothes that malnourished young men will look sexy in... you know, the usual. There is enough progression here to keep my interest, though. I love the gradient leather jacket with the contrast sleeves, it's really nice looking. I love the cut of the leathers, the proportions and - even though it's something we've seen before - the styling; it just works.   [read the full post]

I think designers such as Ackermann, Margiela and Rick Owens are so important in the process of reshaping the perception of what is considered sexy and broadening the boundaries of traditional beauty. I admire Ackermann's vision of a sexy woman; she is confident, strong and comfortable with herself enough to wear clothes which shift the eye away from a traditional 'sexy' silhouette. Much like designers such as Margiela, he takes a different approach to enhancing the female form, by giving it a strong upper body. In the same token, his overall aesthetic is constructed to be so overtly sensual that the strong silhouettes work incredibly well to enhance that aspect. He strikes the perfect balance between structure and draping and the fabr...   [read the full post]

Oh, Mr. Owens, can you do no wrong? At first glance, this collection may appear fairly minimal - well, in comparison to the last few, at least - but there is so much going on. The subtle variation and expansion of different takes on each look via different materials and detailing is really admirable. The details are truly where it's at... particularly in many of the skirts, which look as if you could endlessly peel the layers away like the petals of a flower. What has always moved me most about Rick Owens is his idea of beauty... which is, I suppose, that there should be no singular idea of beauty. He breaks down the conventional concepts of how women should look... but not defiantly. Rather, he demonstrates his own unique vision of a woman, and somehow, she coul...   [read the full post]