Rick Owens Lovers Thread

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We so need to go to lunch somehow, somewhere, sometime!

What did you keep?

It is amazing -- I kept checking back over the holidays and the thread was so quiet -- you've all exploded lately!

I can report managing not to buy a thing lately, which was difficult with all the great sales in NYC. So much fun to see everyone else's loot!

Good morning gang......

So, I did get a size 40 of the Sailbiker jacket and I'm glad that I did - cuz this one is THE keeper, along with the boots.
You can see the styling of the jacket much better in the smaller size, there's less leather that drapes, but it still drapes. The forearms were a bit tighter, but that can be remedied with a bit of manual stretching. Oh, and as others have noted, it's MADE in Moldova, but the tag mentions that the leather, design, etc. is Italian. Looks like RO has shifted some/all? of his production out of Italy.
Bottom line - am chuffed!

jenskar -
glad to hear that you've been "good", but your beautiful fur jacket is the pick of the season, IMO.
I will surely let you know when I get back up to NYC again.

I still can't get over the fact that his items with raw edges can be cut to size.

 

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Ok lets see if this works, Ive had a hard time posting pics cause I couldnt figure out how to resize...

Heres my new and very first RO jacket. I still need to buy the paper thin one as its 80 freaking degrees in florida and i'm hating it.

 

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^^ Congrats and thanks for posting - the jacket looks PERFECT on you, great fit!
So, are you "hating" the 80 degree weather OR the jacket??? LOL.

Since this is your first, you must tell us how you feel about the jacket. I know you're concerned about the thickness for Florida......

And, kudos to posting. I've been here for years and it's still a challenge for me to post pics.....

 

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^^ Congrats and thanks for posting - the jacket looks PERFECT on you, great fit!
So, are you "hating" the 80 degree weather OR the jacket??? LOL.

Since this is your first, you must tell us how you feel about the jacket. I know you're concerned about the thickness for Florida......

And, kudos to posting. I've been here for years and it's still a challenge for me to post pics.....

haha sorry, I LOVE the jacket just hating the hot weather. Right now people are going to the beach in january here. I think its supposed to cool down in the next few weeks with lows in the 40/50's. I just want to wear my jacket
Because we are always hot here i look forward to cold weather like other people must look forward to summer...

I still would like to get the thinner leather one as well that i could wear more year round here. I always wear a cardigan indoors and I hear the thinner leather one fits almost like a cardigan.

I was nervous about posting for the longest time. I was a lurker for a few months until i finally got the courage to post.

Quick question, I think I read somewhere on here that theres very little difference in sizes. The jacket that I posted is a 46 and its perfect but I didnt notice it being tight at all in the sleeves like other have said of their new jacket. I was wondering if I could size down to 44? I'm just seeing alot of 44's for sale in the thinner/summer jackets. But I am tall so dont want things to get too short for me

 

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Oh I forget to mention the feel of it. I was a little suprised, as i thought it would be softer. I'm used to bal moto jackets. And I'm not sure if this is just the way this leather is, but I almost want to say it feels rougher/stiffer and how I would imagine touching a elephant would be Maybe thats just coming to mind because its gray lol

I still love it, just was not expecting it. I guess i was always looking at the pictures of the summer ones where they look so soft and mold to your body more.

 

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haha sorry, I LOVE the jacket just hating the hot weather. Right now people are going to the beach in january here. I think its supposed to cool down in the next few weeks with lows in the 40/50's. I just want to wear my jacket
Because we are always hot here i look forward to cold weather like other people must look forward to summer...

I still would like to get the thinner leather one as well that i could wear more year round here. I always wear a cardigan indoors and I hear the thinner leather one fits almost like a cardigan.

I was nervous about posting for the longest time. I was a lurker for a few months until i finally got the courage to post.

Quick question, I think I read somewhere on here that theres very little difference in sizes. The jacket that I posted is a 46 and its perfect but I didnt notice it being tight at all in the sleeves like other have said of their new jacket. I was wondering if I could size down to 44? I'm just seeing alot of 44's for sale in the thinner/summer jackets. But I am tall so dont want things to get too short for me

About the fit - how's the fit around the bodice? From your photos, it does not look to be baggy or loose fitting. That's where you want to focus for the fit.
i don't know about others who have voiced their concern about tight fitting sleeves - but it's an issue for me cuz my arms are a bit developed - LOL.
Bottom line, be comfortable.

Is "your elephant" lamb or cow leather? What's the leather code on the tag? Rest assured, the leather DOES soften with use.
As for finding a summer weight, softer jacket - it can be a compromise since many of them have a fabric look to them. It all depends on the season and what's being offered. It gets tricky.

**Never mind, I found your post about the leather...it's lamb, LG leather type. The only lamb that I've seen that was super soft with leather look/feel is LV, which is vegetable dyed lamb. Regret not purchasing last year. **

I wish for you lots of cold weather in your future.....

 

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Yeah the fit is absolutely perfect. I guess I was just wishful thinking that I could fit in one size smaller since there were a bunch of 44s on the bay that were lv and summer weight.
The measurements all seemed the same except the arm length. Mine is 28 inches and they were all listed as 24 and I need all the length I can get. I wonder if the summer ones are shorter?

I actually like the softer, fabric look to them for the breezy summer/spring nights or the air conditioning everything in Florida... since I already have some thicker leather jackets. Not sure what is wrong with me that I bought 3 leather jackets in the last 4 months living in a perpetually hot state lol

But I am going to Ohio next month and Chicago in march so I will make sure I get some
Use out of my new jacket obsession

You ended up trading for the smaller sail jacket right? You should post pics, I bet it looks amazing

 

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Yeah the fit is absolutely perfect. I guess I was just wishful thinking that I could fit in one size smaller since there were a bunch of 44s on the bay that were lv and summer weight.
The measurements all seemed the same except the arm length. Mine is 28 inches and they were all listed as 24 and I need all the length I can get. I wonder if the summer ones are shorter?

I actually like the softer, fabric look to them for the breezy summer/spring nights or the air conditioning everything in Florida... since I already have some thicker leather jackets. Not sure what is wrong with me that I bought 3 leather jackets in the last 4 months living in a perpetually hot state lol

But I am going to Ohio next month and Chicago in march so I will make sure I get some
Use out of my new jacket obsession

You ended up trading for the smaller sail jacket right? You should post pics, I bet it looks amazing

Just to chime in, firstly the coat looks great on you! I'd love to have a grey one, that's my next colour.... Secondly I think you could probably size down. I thought a size 40 was my perfect fit, but the 40 I have has stretched out a fair bit since I first got it. I got a 38 in black after that that I thought was a bit tight under my arms/around my chest but they didn't have a 40 so I thought I would risk the size, and I'm glad I did. It stretched out and now I prefer the size of the 38 to the 40, the 40 almost seems a bit big now even though at first I thought it was perfect. So keep in mind that they do stretch. Also I have noticed that the ones made from thinner more drapey leather seem to be a bit looser than the stiffer ones. So I think you could go a size smaller. I assume you could always return it if it was too small? Also I don't think the sleeves would be that much shorter, on my 38 the sleeves are still super long.

 

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Just to chime in, firstly the coat looks great on you! I'd love to have a grey one, that's my next colour.... Secondly I think you could probably size down. I thought a size 40 was my perfect fit, but the 40 I have has stretched out a fair bit since I first got it. I got a 38 in black after that that I thought was a bit tight under my arms/around my chest but they didn't have a 40 so I thought I would risk the size, and I'm glad I did. It stretched out and now I prefer the size of the 38 to the 40, the 40 almost seems a bit big now even though at first I thought it was perfect. So keep in mind that they do stretch. Also I have noticed that the ones made from thinner more drapey leather seem to be a bit looser than the stiffer ones. So I think you could go a size smaller. I assume you could always return it if it was too small? Also I don't think the sleeves would be that much shorter, on my 38 the sleeves are still super long.

Thanks for chiming in
That's why I was thinking of sizing down just cause I heard that they stretch and when I get a lighter one will prolly only be wearing a shirt/tank under it. The one I have now fits great but I can fit a thick sweater under it with no problem. I just need to make sure the lighter one has just as long arms (I'm 6'0 and have ridiculously long arms)

 

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Thanks for chiming in
That's why I was thinking of sizing down just cause I heard that they stretch and when I get a lighter one will prolly only be wearing a shirt/tank under it. The one I have now fits great but I can fit a thick sweater under it with no problem. I just need to make sure the lighter one has just as long arms (I'm 6'0 and have ridiculously long arms)

I think the size down would be fine on you then if you can fit a sweater under the one you've got.

These are the measurements for the blistered jacket on NAP. The sleeve length is basically the same through all the sizes. I'm sure all the jackets are like this.

Size Length Bust Shoulder Sleeve Waist Sleeve Opening
38 19 30 13 24 29 8
40 19.5 30.5 13.5 24 30 8
42 20 32.5 14 24 31.5 8.5
44 20.5 33 14 24.5 32.5 8.5
46 21.5 34.5 14.5 24.5 34 9.5
48 22 35.5 15 24.5 34.5 9.5


Oops that isn't coming out too well but you can figure it out!! There is only half an inch difference from the 48 to 38.

 

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Thanks for chiming in
That's why I was thinking of sizing down just cause I heard that they stretch and when I get a lighter one will prolly only be wearing a shirt/tank under it. The one I have now fits great but I can fit a thick sweater under it with no problem. I just need to make sure the lighter one has just as long arms (I'm 6'0 and have ridiculously long arms)

You and I are like opposite ends of the spectrum - tall/lean, short/squat!!
Love the image in my head.

Mr. "Elephant" will do nicely on your trip and it's a real bonus that you can get a sweater underneath. Each jacket will have it's specific mission to make you look fabulous.

I think you can also go a size down on a thinner, summer weight leather for your next RO. They WILL have more drape, esp. if it's blistered. Now, you're on the hunt........

 

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I think the size down would be fine on you then if you can fit a sweater under the one you've got.

These are the measurements for the blistered jacket on NAP. The sleeve length is basically the same through all the sizes. I'm sure all the jackets are like this.

Size Length Bust Shoulder Sleeve Waist Sleeve Opening
38 19 30 13 24 29 8
40 19.5 30.5 13.5 24 30 8
42 20 32.5 14 24 31.5 8.5
44 20.5 33 14 24.5 32.5 8.5
46 21.5 34.5 14.5 24.5 34 9.5
48 22 35.5 15 24.5 34.5 9.5


Oops that isn't coming out too well but you can figure it out!! There is only half an inch difference from the 48 to 38.

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Great info - thanks for posting!

I will get around to posting pics of the size 40 in the Sailbiker.......

 

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LOTS of new stuff has popped up on Yoox......

Take a look-see.......

 

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You and I are like opposite ends of the spectrum - tall/lean, short/squat!!
Love the image in my head.

Mr. "Elephant" will do nicely on your trip and it's a real bonus that you can get a sweater underneath. Each jacket will have it's specific mission to make you look fabulous.

I think you can also go a size down on a thinner, summer weight leather for your next RO. They WILL have more drape, esp. if it's blistered. Now, you're on the hunt........

I love how my jacket already has a name

No worries, Pandora's box has already been opened when I signed up here. My wallet would be much happier if I hadn't but I don't regret a single purchase... even if I have to pick up extra shifts and eat ramen noodles for the next few months

I'm always on the hunt...

Excited to see your mod pics when you get a chance!

 

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So I got another RO gem. Not totally sure how I feel about it but I got a good deal on it at a consignment shop and bought it online without knowing the size hoping it would be more forgiving without worrying about sleeve length. Its drapey and very soft.. almost feels between fabric and suede. Is this how the summer jackets are?

Well tell me what you think. I don't love it but don't hate it either