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 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 Lilies Sculptural Black Leather Jacket New Tags
By Rick Owens
Located in Boca Raton, FL
American designer Rick Owens is known for his provocative, darkly enchanting aesthetic. Although he is often referred to as fashion’s “Lord of Darkness,” Owen’s is just as capable of delivering the light, modest, and elegant as he is the taboo, dark, and gothic. He was awarded a CFDA lifetime achievement award in 2017, and is one of the only successful independent fashion designers in the world today. A celebrity favorite with a cult following, his work has been described as “equal parts grunge and glamor” by Vouge and his designs have been worn by the likes of Rhianna, Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, and Timothée Chalamet...
Rick Owens Lilies Sculptural Black Leather Jacket New Tags
By Rick Owens
Located in Boca Raton, FL
American designer Rick Owens is known for his provocative, darkly enchanting aesthetic. Although he is often referred to as fashion’s “Lord of Darkness,” Owen’s is just as capable o...
RICK OWENS Size 10 Black Leather Crackled Moto Racer Jacket
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS jacket in a black knit and tonal lambskin leather featuring long sleeves with ribbed details for maximum comfort, two slit pockets, and zip up closure. Made in Italy.Excel...
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 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 Black Leather Jacket
By Rick Owens
Located in Ardmore, PA
Rick Owens Black Leather Jacket with Front-Zip Closure Two front pockets 100% Lamb Leather Size US 6 **Fits like Size US 0 Excellent Condition
Rick Owens Vintage Buttery Lamb Leather Biker Vest Black US 4 Y2K Funnel neck
By Rick Owens
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 2000s Era Rick Owens Biker Vest Black Leather size IT 38 US 4 A true archival piece from the early 2000s, this vest features Owens’ signature high funnel neck and architec...
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 Black Leather Padded Jacket With Wool Tufts 2003
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Rick Owens black leather jacket with wool tufts from the 2003 Trucker collection featuring an oversized collar, padded effect, and ...
ALEXANDER WANG black merino wool blend leather front bomber jacket M
By Alexander Wang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDER WANG black merino wool blend leather front bomber jacket M Reference: AEHI/A00006 Brand: Alexander Wang Designer: Alexander Wang Material: Leather, Merino Wool, Blend Color...
HELMUT LANG black sheep leather detail bias drape biker jacket S
By Helmut Lang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HELMUT LANG black sheep leather detail bias drape biker jacket S Reference: YNWG/A00155 Brand: Helmut Lang Material: Triacetate, Shearling Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Li...
HELMUT LANG black pebbled leather textured fabric zip crop biker P
By Helmut Lang
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HELMUT LANG black pebbled leather textured fabric zip crop biker P Reference: ECLO/A00047 Brand: Helmut Lang Designer: Helmut Lang Material: Leather, Fabric Color: Black, Green Patte...
runway BALENCIAGA GHESQUIERE 2012 black leather panel collarless jacket FR34 XS
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
runway BALENCIAGA GHESQUIERE 2012 black leather panel collarless jacket FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/A00772 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Spring Summer 2012 -...
ISABEL MARANT black crinkled leather biker zip pullover jacket FR1 S
By Isabel Marant
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISABEL MARANT black crinkled leather biker zip pullover jacket FR1 S Reference: MECG/A00216 Brand: Isabel Marant Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Li...
LOUIS VUITTON black goatskin leather LV zip cropped biker jacket FR36 S
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON black goatskin leather LV zip cropped biker jacket FR36 S Reference: TGAS/F00085 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Material: Leather Color: Black, Silve...
