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.
Find a collection of original Rick Owens clothing and furniture on 1stDibs.
BARNEY'S NEW YORK Size 9.5 White Leather Low Top Rubber Sole Sneakers
By Barneys New York
Located in San Francisco, CA
BARNEY'S NEW YORK sneakers in a white leather featuring a low top style, rubber sole, and lace-up closure. Shoe trees not included. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Some creasing on t...
Dior Homme Men Sneakers AW17 Men Shoes Size EUR41, USA 7 ½, UK 6 ½, S694
By Dior Homme
Located in Kaunas, LT
100% genuine Dior Homme AW17 sneakers, S694 Color: black (An actual color may a bit vary due to individual computer screen interpretation) Tag size: EUR41, USA 7 ½, UK 6 1/2 These s...
COMMON PROJECTS Size 8 Peach Leather High Top Sneakers
By Common Projects
Located in San Francisco, CA
COMMON PROJECTS Achilles Mid-top model sneakers in a peach leather featuring a high top style, and lace-up closure. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear. ...
Stella McCartney White Vegan Leather Low-Top Sneakers - EU 40
By Stella McCartney
Located in Amman, JO
Stella McCartney White Vegan Leather Low-Top Sneakers – Women’s Step into sustainable style with these Stella McCartney White Vegan Leather Low-Top Sneakers, crafted with the brand...
COMMON PROJECTS Size 11 White Black Leather Lace-Up Low Top Sneakers
By Common Projects
Located in San Francisco, CA
WOMAN by COMMON PROJECTS sneakers in a white leather featuring a black trim, low top style, rubber sole, and lace-up closure. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs...
COMMON PROJECTS Size 11 Grey Lace Up Sneakers
By Common Projects
Located in San Francisco, CA
COMMON PROJECTS X BERGDORF GOODMAN sneakers in a grey material featuring a low top style, lace up closure, and a white sole. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-owned Condition. Minor Wear...
LORO PIANA white leather NUAGES LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 41 fit 40
By Loro Piana
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Loro Piana Nuages sneakers in white leather with a leather wraped platform rubber sole. Have been worn and show very faint darker mark...
COMMON PROJECTS Size 11 Camel 2482 44 1302 Suede Lace Up Sneakers
By Common Projects
Located in San Francisco, CA
COMMON PROJECTS 'Achilles' sneakers in a camel suede and nylon featuring a low top style, white sole and interior, and a lace up closure. Item has box. Made in Italy. New With Box. ...
MAISON MARGIELA black nylon 50-50 LOW TOP Sneakers Shoes 38
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Maison Margiela 50-50 sneakers offer a fresh take on retro-inspired style. Crafted from black malleable nylon and soft suede, they blend comfort with subtle soph...
Rick Owens leather basket creepers with staples
By Rick Owens
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Rick Owens leather basket creepers with staples collection: ~ 2010/2011 size IT44 (fit more like IT43) made in Italy color: dark brown code: RU 1876 /LR condition: used, good ...
