Rick Owens S/S 03 New York

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NEW YORK, September 20, 2002

By Janet Ozzard

It's hard to believe that Rick Owens lives in the same Los Angeles that people like Sheryl Crow inhabit. His distinctly Gothic vision would appear more at home in a nice damp, dark climate—like, say, Antwerp.

Owens sometimes seems equally disconnected from the rest of the fashion community. Other designers may knuckle under, but rest assured a pencil skirt is never going to show up on his runway. And why should it? His talent is well established, and he has a loyal, bicoastal fan base happy to keep buying his soft wrapped jerseys, lightweight dresses and supple leathers.

That said, the designer’s Spring show was virtually identical to fall, except that the colors and fabrics were lighter, and both the men’s and women’s collections were presented. There are no hard edges to Owens' pieces: tailored pants and jackets are deliberately abraded and roughed-up; body-hugging dresses and skirts are fashioned from swaths of bias-cut, gossamer-light jersey; and his famous leathers are washed and crumpled. In fact, despite their lugubrious styling, Owens' pieces are sexy, beautifully made and supremely comfortable. Maybe he really is from L.A., after all.

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[tricotineacetat]

interesting that what rick has done five years ago is still completely desirable and fresh today as it was back when he showed it for the first time. i think the almost season-less appeal of his clothes is quite an achievement to make and speaks of real fundament and vision! bravo!

 

[JuiceMajor]

makes me want to own everything

 

[ElectricAlyce]

Garments are nice, but not too fond of the models/styling (and, what is up with this guy?)

 

[waxy]

great collection, i must say. the clothes don't seem dated and are even wearable until now.

 

[Spike413]

interesting that what rick has done five years ago is still completely desirable and fresh today as it was back when he showed it for the first time. i think the almost season-less appeal of his clothes is quite an achievement to make and speaks of real fundament and vision! bravo!

I completely agree with you on this.

For all of my disappointment about his heavier, more conceptual styling of late I can at least say that all of his collections just work together. It really is seasonless fashion. He builds a wardrobe year after year with things that, for his diehard clientele and for those just looking for a piece here and there, will never be out of style. He's created his own classics.