Known for using architecture-inspired geometric shapes to apply a darkly sensual spin on the grunge aesthetic, Rick Owens creates deconstructed dresses, draped skirts and sharp outerwear through impeccable Italian craftsmanship. The LA-born designer’s belief that clothes are about communication is no more apparent than at his theatrical runway shows, where relaxed yet directional staples are presented in shadowy shades – a choice that places the primary focus on the streamlined silhouettes and the coolly contrasting fabrics.
