Rick Owens
Designer, Rick Owens
He has earned a cult following for his sharp, distressed leather jackets and an all-black, “grungy glamorous” aesthetic.
Confusion and Control at Rick Owens
His eldritch geometries served to emphasise his affection for Russian Constructivism, visible in the sweeping polyhedron-like capes and coats which had that sacerdotal quality that is Owens at his most optimistic.
Confusion and Control at Rick Owens
His eldritch geometries served to emphasise his affection for Russian Constructivism, visible in the sweeping polyhedron-like capes and coats which had that sacerdotal quality that is Owens at his most optimistic.
The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.
The Ghosts of Lang and Margiela
How Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela left a radical roadmap for Raf Simons, Demna Gvasalia and Phoebe Philo.
Diet Prada Unmasked
Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.
Diet Prada Unmasked
Tony Liu and Lindsey Schuyler, the secretive founders of the industry’s most feared Instagram account, reveal their plan to change the course of fashion history.
Hyères Festival Turns a Page
It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.
Hyères Festival Turns a Page
It seemed appropriate to the festival's free spirit that the people who won the big prizes all engaged with issues that are shaping the wider world, reports Tim Blanks.
How Grailed Became Menswear's Luxury Resale Mecca
With a strategy rooted in curation, content and community, the fast-growing peer-to-peer platform has become a top fashion re-commerce destination for men.
How Grailed Became Menswear's Luxury Resale Mecca
With a strategy rooted in curation, content and community, the fast-growing peer-to-peer platform has become a top fashion re-commerce destination for men.
In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.
In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone
While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.
A Dreamy Carnality at Rick Owens
He wondered if campness would bring down the wrath of trolls, but another more subdued quality suggested a new depth of reflection.
A Dreamy Carnality at Rick Owens
He wondered if campness would bring down the wrath of trolls, but another more subdued quality suggested a new depth of reflection.
White Launches See Now Buy Now and Expands Brand Mix
Milan’s biggest ready-to-wear tradeshow has entered into a number of strategic partnerships to inform its international selection of brands, and is launching its first 'See Now Buy Now' initiative.
White Launches See Now Buy Now and Expands Brand Mix
Milan’s biggest ready-to-wear tradeshow has entered into a number of strategic partnerships to inform its international selection of brands, and is launching its first 'See Now Buy Now' initiative.
At Paris Menswear, a Prayer for Proper Clothes
In an industry drowning in hype and appropriation, the skill level of designers still makes a difference.
At Paris Menswear, a Prayer for Proper Clothes
In an industry drowning in hype and appropriation, the skill level of designers still makes a difference.
Rick Owens’s Sisyphean Task
The designer's anger loaned the collection an apocalyptic edge, but he still found beauty — and humour — in the darkness.
Rick Owens’s Sisyphean Task
The designer's anger loaned the collection an apocalyptic edge, but he still found beauty — and humour — in the darkness.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
