RICK OWENS
Heeled Boots
For those of you unfamiliar with the genius of Rick Owens, allow us to introduce you. This American born but Paris based designer is worshiped by the fashion elite for his innovative, edgy, slightly Goth aesthetic. For Spring 2012, Rick introduced his 100mm Mohawk Wedge Boot for men, his first heeled boot for men. (For those of you too lazy to Google it, 100mm translate to just under 4 inches.) Although visionary, Rick Owens was not the first to introduce the heeled boot trend. Jeffrey Campbell, the beloved footwear brand, had its Areas men’s boot with its 2.5-inch heel. Other designers who have embraced the heeled boot trend are Gareth Pugh and Alain Quilici.
Get high fashion inspiration from Alchemist: the elite boutique and the hottest newcomer of the Lincoln Road strip. Located in the artfully designed, west end parking garage, owners Roman and Ericka feature top brands (for men and women), like Dior Homme, Givenchy, Rick Owens, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander Wang, Jil Sander and high-prized vintage Chanel jewelry. The ultra luxury store has a very sleek, minimalist layout with the couture as the main attraction. Overlooking the Miami Beach skyline, this glass covered space actually sits inside the car park on the fifth floor; a natural glow shines through and onto the latest featured collection, turning fashion into a modern, cubist, light installation-- day or night. Be ready to drop your credit card at the door and indulge in a look that will convert anyone from passé to wildly chic. Just make sure to save some cash for the parking on your way out.
Jetting uptown to Bloomingdale's during lunch hour yesterday was a delightful treat; as John Hardy showcased his Spring 2010 & Chinta collections. Attendees swarmed to the jewelry counters to gaze at prominently-sized sterling silver, jade stones and interlocking chain links. Prices ranged from $500 to $2000; although I was able to sort out a divine rope bracelet for $295. The one-day only event was preempted by a luncheon hosted by Hardy; positioned himself behind the counter, engraving shoppers jewelry with customizations.
At Wayne's Fall 2010 presentation, we may not have had the best seating in the one row area, but it was by far the best presentation of Fashion Week yet!
Wayne described the Fall 2010 bevy as the warrior aesthetic for a nomadic lifestyle - fabulous, right?
We felt so much throughout the presentation, getting chills and bringing us back to Rick Owens, awkward asymmetry, and fox tails attached to belts.
There were camouflage full-suit ensembles, tailored to fit each model's frail and fragile frame, and a glimpse of how much horizontal stripes could complement the Wayne label.
Now only if we can find a clear reason behind Wayne's use of genuine and faux furs.
- 2/2-2/15- Solutions Denim- Get 40% off any top with the purchase of regularlypriced jeans from brands such as Hudson, Joe's Jeans, J Brand, and CoH. You can also find 75% off other select items in the store); 4677 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles; (T-S, 11-7), (Sun, 12-4).
- 2/4-2/15- Barneys Annual Warehouse Sale- up to 75% off their designer clothing, shoes, and accessories; L.A. Convention Center South Hall, 1201 South Figueroa Street, (at West Pico Boulevard); (2/4-2/5, 8-9), (2/6,9-7), (2/7, 10-7)
- Until merchandise is gone- Madison Fall/Winter Sale- It's as easy as 1-2-3! Especially when you get 50% off the first item you buy, 60% off the second, and 70% off the third. Choose from designers such as Alexander Wang, Elizabeth & James, Chloé, Proenza Schouler, and Yves Saint Laurent and more; Madison 3rd Street, 8745 West 3rd Street, (between S. Robertson Boulevard and Arnaz Drive)
- Ongoing- Mona Moore Sale- Venice shoe boutique will be having a special sale on select designer shoes. You may find it hard to control yourself, especially sicnce you can get the first pair 50% off, two pairs for 60% off, and three pairs for 70% off. Choose from items from Phi, Rick Owens, Marni, Pierre Hardy, and more; (1112 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, (near Westminster Avenue)
Olivier Theyskens is that you?
The ex-Nina Ricci designer-turned-book writer-turned-model poses for Paris, LA Magazine, a magazine that is published twice a year.
How exclusive!
And, get this - the designer brought some of his own clothing to the shoot. What a model!
It's said that Theyskens posed topless as well, with his long mane made to cover his face. Rick Owens, Raf Simons and sheer tops were also used for the shoot photographed by Michael Henry.
Peter Copping, can you do that?
Rick Owens described his mens Fall 2010 bevy as something his father would be able to wear.
Oh really? In that case, his father must love things that tie at the waist, snakeskin boots, a splash of denim, and of course an abundance of leather.
It seems that the trend for a plethora of designers this Fall 2010 is leaning towards sophistication, with a bit of the young edge that trademarked their names from the beginning.
To each it's own, of course, but average-looking seperates and fur trims are not the Rick Owens that I know.
While many in the fashion industry seem to be cutting back, there are still just as many looking to expand. Women’s designers Matthew Williamson, Carlos Miele and Roland Mouret have all recently announced plans to add menswear collections, and the latest names to the list are Gareth Pugh and Rick Owens.
While Owens has showed menswear mixed in with his womenswear, this will be his first menswear only show. Pugh has also featured men on some of his runways, but the idea of his statement-making designs being dedicated solely to menswear takes the category to a whole new level.
Look for Owens’ menswear collection on the runway in Paris this spring. Pugh expects to launch his collection with FW09.
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