Attending a Rick Owens show is almost a spiritual experience, where all the senses are put to the test, stimulated by the richness of his creations and the depth of his message, and where you won’t depart the same way you entered. Rick Owens is to the industry what Sunday church is to Catholics: a mandatory appointment if you believe in it.

In a solemn ambience and against a mysterious background of white smoke, which has become a staple in his shows, an army of models in total black looks walked down the stairs of the Palais de Tokyo in groups. The models were members of Owenscorp, fashion students, or personal friends of the designer, resulting in an incredibly diverse casting.

The theatrical choreography was accompanied by gothic attire, and as the show progressed, the colour shades and pieces became lighter. Full black looks transitioned into greys and metallic shades, while structural pieces merged with deconstructed silhouettes and voluminous designs, creating an eclecticism characteristic of the brand.

Cut-out crop tops and bodycon dresses, along with tight floor-length skirts, conveyed a sense of edgy sensuality, while draped looks showcased Owens’ construction prowess. Leather cropped, disproportionate jackets served as radical pieces that unified the entire collection.

Signature codes of the house, such as dramatic shoulders and leather high platforms, were styled with robotic silhouettes and tunics in loose fabrics, sculpting looks that are as creative as they are subversive.

In typical Rick Owens fashion, the Hollywood collection was more than an aesthetic expression; it was a declaration of his roots and the common threads that tie him to his tribe—those closest to him, the weirdos and freaks.

Words by Carolina Benjumea

RICK OWENS SS25

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