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 Oversized Shield Sunglasses
By Rick Owens
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a pair of oversized Rick Owens shield sunglasses with black frames and amber lenses, adorned with studs. Rick Owens Size: OS Exce...
Rick Owens DRKSHDW Runner Stretch Low Sock Boot
By Rick Owens
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Blue stretch fabric runner low sock boots from Rick Owens DRKSHDW featuring a milk white athletic rubber sole, square toe and snug sock-like fit.
Le Silla Jewel Shoe IT 37.5
By Le Silla
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Fantastic René Caovilla crystals shoes Jewel shoe Pink toile Applied crystals Heel height cm 9 (3,54 inches) Light signs on heel Worldwide fast shipping included in the price
Roger Vivier Wedge sandal size 38
By Roger Vivier
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Textile Grey/Red fancy Metal buckle Max high cm 12 (4.72 inches) Plateau cm 25 (0.98 inches) With box and dustbag
Alexandre Birman Snakeskin Laced Front Open Toe Sling Back High Heels 9B
By Alexandre Birman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Alexandre Birman, snake skin, laced front, open toe, sling back, high heels marked size 9B. Fabulous shoes in very good, barely worn condition. Leather laces close at the front, open...
Pierre Cardin Mod Logo Sunglasses
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Cardin Mod Logo Sunglasses from the 1960's. Unusual brownish gradient shades with undulating arms and oversized butterfly shaped frame. Enamel "PC" Logo and iridescent deep ma...
Tullio Abbate vintage aviator sunglasses
By Tullio Abbate
Located in Valencia, CA
Tullio Abbate – A legendary company building the fastest motorboats for decades. This Italian company not only made the most beautiful boats but also had a luxury line of sunglasses ...
Argos square vintage sunglasses, France 70s
By Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo MODEL: DAN MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn], mint condition DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 56 mm / 2 3/16 in Lens height: 47...
Sunglasses oval by Sting, Italy 1990s
By Sting, De rigo
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Sting MODEL: 4293 - 420 MADE IN: Italy ERA: 1990s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 51 mm / 2 in Lens height: 37 mm / 1 7/16 in Bridge: 19 mm ...
Melissa x Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Nude Flats
By ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic pair of Melissa x Vivienne Westwood Anglomania ballet flats in nude-toned scented PVC, featuring the designer's signature black wax-seal detail with Orb logo at the toe. This ...
Cartier Orsay Mixed Metal Aviator Sunglasses circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Cartier Orsay Mixed Metal Aviator Sunglasses from the 1980s embody timeless elegance and luxury. Crafted with a sophisticated blend of mixed metals, ...
1990s Salvatore Ferragamo Size 7 Saddle Camel Leather Vintage Oxford 90s Booties
By Ferragamo, Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely chic late 1990s SALVATORE FERRAGAMO saddle camel colored leather high heel lace up oxford booties! The perfect color that matches anything, and is great all year. Can easily...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Sunglasses
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage sunglasses by Jean Paul Gaultier. Silver metal oblong frame with slight textured pattern. Yellow tint on the lenses. Green/ blue acetate narrow legs with same pattern. Signat...
Vintage Cartier Santos Screws Titanium Romance Sunglasses circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cartier aviator style sunglasses featuring Cartier's signature titanium screw motif circa 1980s. Thin silver frames with solid yellow gold screws are c...
CONDITION: very good condition MEASUREMENTS: height 30 cm, width 42 cm, depth 1
By Rick Owens
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Rick Owens, Faun SS15 scarf with raw edges. The item is in good condition. CONDITION: good condition MEASUREMENTS: length 200 cm, width 130 cm MATERIAL: - CARE: dry cleaning CO...
RICK OWENS Size 9 Green Mixed Materials Nylon Runner Sneakers
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS x VEJA sneakers in a green nylon featuring a mixed materials design, rubber sole, and lace-up closure. Comes with box.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: IT 43Outso...
RICK OWENS Size 9 Black White Leather High Top Sneakers
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS sneakers in a black and white leather featuring a high top style, chunky rubber sole, and side zipper closure. Made in Italy.Very Good P...
RICK OWENS Size 9 Green White Leather Slip On Sneakers
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS sneakers in a green suede leather fabric featuring a slip on style and white rubber sole. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Modera...
Rick Owens Wedge Sandals - '10s
By Rick Owens
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rick Owens black leather mignon ankle strap wedge sandals. Heel - 12 cm
rare RICK OWENS Anubis Runway 2017 structured frame cotton hoodie hat
By Rick Owens
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare RICK OWENS Anubis Runway 2017 structured frame cotton hoodie hat Reference: CRTI/A00383 Brand: Rick Owens Designer: Rick Owens Material: Cotto...
Men's RICK OWENS Size 12 Cream Leather 'Geobasket High' High Top Sneakers
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS "Geobasket High" high top sneakers come in a creamy beige smooth leather with a round, perforated toe, lace up front with extended tongue, internal zip, and thick rubber s...
Rick Owens Adidas Black Leather Level Runner High Trainers Sneakers
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brand New Rick Owens X Adidas "Level Runner High" sneakers consists of leather material in a black color tone. Designed with a high slip-on silhouette, futuristic outsole constructio...
RICK OWENS X ADIDAS Size 11 Black Leather Shell Toe SUPERSTAR Ankle Boots
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS X ADIDAS "SUPERSTAR ANKLE BOOTS" in smooth black stretch leather with a creamy beige shell toe and sole. Retails at $580.00. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 11...
RICK OWENS Size 10 Black Leather Creeper Sole Boots
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
RICK OWENS Boots consists of leather material in a black color tone. Designed with a round-toe front, high ankle collar, vamp section trim and tone-on-tone stitching throughout back ...
RICK OWENS Size 10.5 Black Leather Tall Zip Boots
By Rick Owens
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rick Owens Boot consists of leather material in a black color tone. Designed with a high neck opening, velcro and zipper closure/opening on both sides...