Rick Owens Lovers Thread

[ncch]

I tried to buy that top and there was much too much fabric bunching around my waist -- I sent it back. I had hoped it could be worn open but you're right, would just flop at the sides. I think you need a long torso to pull off that top! Would love to see modeling pics once you work it out!

I agree there's a lot of fabric but i just loved the way it gathered and for me it was tight enough to give me some definition so I got it!

 

[_debi_]

Thanks! Yup I've been sticking to skinnies and jersey skirt. After trying on some diff options, I think it actually looks kinda good (although a bit tight all throughout ) with skinnies ..I just wonder if other people are thinking why I'm wearing such a tight outfit.. Haha.

Of course they're not, they're just thinking how great you look!

 

[ncch]

Of course they're not, they're just thinking how great you look!

You're so sweet! I hope so!!

 

[clarkda]

RO lovers,

I need some help styling this zip top / jacket (that I love!)

Im not a skirt person in general but I've worn it with a jersey skirt but it is a little on the long side and i don't think it looks good proportion-wise on me. I tried skinny fit pants but the outfit ends up looking too tight all throughout so it doesn't look that great either.

Any suggestions and tips welcome!

i know im a bit late but maybe if you layered it over another draped rick owens dress like how it is styled here:
http://www.anastasiaboutique.com/sh...lilies-ruched-zip-cardigan-item-10107946.aspx

 

[cmdfsu]

Does anyone have a LG jacket?

I love the fit of the jacket that I just bought but I don't love the feel of the leather. Its not soft like I've always heard RO jackets were.

I call it my gray elephant. I have yet to take the tags off but I was wondering if I wore it more does it soften up? Like I said I love the fit just not sure if I should leave the tags on to get a better price if I sell it while I look for an LV jacket.

But I'm kinda lazy and scared of selling on ebay lol and just thinking about keeping it and getting the LV in addition.

I guess after all my rambling, my real question is does that leather get any softer with wear. Mine feels quite stiff and structured.

 

[Lae]

Does anyone have a LG jacket?

I love the fit of the jacket that I just bought but I don't love the feel of the leather. Its not soft like I've always heard RO jackets were.

I call it my gray elephant. I have yet to take the tags off but I was wondering if I wore it more does it soften up? Like I said I love the fit just not sure if I should leave the tags on to get a better price if I sell it while I look for an LV jacket.

But I'm kinda lazy and scared of selling on ebay lol and just thinking about keeping it and getting the LV in addition.

I guess after all my rambling, my real question is does that leather get any softer with wear. Mine feels quite stiff and structured.

My LG softened up with wear. When I got it I had no clue about the different types of leather and ended up with an LG by sheer luck. After seeing different leathers over the years I grew to love my LG even more. It smells divine, it has texture and it looks and feels like real leather, unlike many of the LB's out there. Another benefit imo is that the texture masks signs of wear very well. I was heartbroken when I was in a biking accident and my jacket slid/scraped over the pavement at considerable speed... yet when I got home and examined the damage it really wasn't all that bad. To this day, you have to look for the damage to see it.

That said, at this price level is it worth it to keep something if you don't LOVE it?

 

[cmdfsu]

My LG softened up with wear. When I got it I had no clue about the different types of leather and ended up with an LG by sheer luck. After seeing different leathers over the years I grew to love my LG even more. It smells divine, it has texture and it looks and feels like real leather, unlike many of the LB's out there. Another benefit imo is that the texture masks signs of wear very well. I was heartbroken when I was in a biking accident and my jacket slid/scraped over the pavement at considerable speed... yet when I got home and examined the damage it really wasn't all that bad. To this day, you have to look for the damage to see it.

That said, at this price level is it worth it to keep something if you don't LOVE it?[/QUOTE

Thanks that helps a lot. I didn't know about the different leathers either when I got it. I got a great deal on it but your right its still too expensive if I don't love it.

I do love the things you said as well, the fact that it feels like real leather and your right about the texture masking damage...plus I love the fit. I guess I just had it in my head that I wanted the paper thin one because i live in a hot climate and wanted a more cardigan feel so I was slightly disappointed. But now after your post your leaning me into keeping it and just getting another one with a different fit down the road.

 

[Lae]

Thanks that helps a lot. I didn't know about the different leathers either when I got it. I got a great deal on it but your right its still too expensive if I don't love it.

I do love the things you said as well, the fact that it feels like real leather and your right about the texture masking damage...plus I love the fit. I guess I just had it in my head that I wanted the paper thin one because i live in a hot climate and wanted a more cardigan feel so I was slightly disappointed. But now after your post your leaning me into keeping it and just getting another one with a different fit down the road.

HTH

It all comes down to whether or not you're going to wear it, regardless of the pros and cons of the leather.

Which type of leather is the sleeveless one you got, is it an LB? And is that what you were looking for?

 

[cmdfsu]

HTH

It all comes down to whether or not you're going to wear it, regardless of the pros and cons of the leather.

Which type of leather is the sleeveless one you got, is it an LB? And is that what you were looking for?

There was no tag in it so I'm not sure. That's why I got a good deal on that one cause the consignment shop had no idea the size. It feels like suede though

I have wanted to wear it, I've just stopped myself cause I wasn't sure if I still wanted the thinner, softer leather more.

But now I'm thinking of keeping it and next season getting the other one. I'm very bad at letting things go. Especially since its already paid for I think in terms of the damage is already done and I own it instead of terms of wanting to sell it.

Here's a pic I snapped of it recently. I've been playing dress up with it just haven't taken it for a spin yet

Thanks for your help and advice. It helps to at least talk it through.

Do you have any pics of yours?

 

[cmdfsu]

Holy crap, I didn't mean to post all those pics . It kept saying it failed so I kept trying and apparently they all worked. Sorry I'm really not that vain lol

 

[jenskar]

The bag is here. It feels huge. I cannot imagine what the larger women's version would have been like.
I'll get some pics up of it in the next few days. The leather is pelle di mucca -- cow skin. OK. Tanned with a vegetal dye process so it's very flat, and pretty stiff. Debi -- I don't know if I would have bought it if I had been in the store with it. It is a great shape, and sits very well on the shoulder, but there is nothing really Rick like about the leather.
So sad
That said, my files fit inside it like a glove, it has an interior zip pocket and a phone sleeve plus the little zipper bag outside on a clip, and I can imagine tossing it around with abandon and using it as a carry on so ... should I be complaining? Probably not! I just wish the leather was smooshier.

ncch -- if you can pull off tight, you go for it girl. as a former skinny skinny skinny person you need to fully embrace and enjoy skinny as long as your happy metabolism makes it a bit easier to attain. I bet you look amazing!

 

[_debi_]

There was no tag in it so I'm not sure. That's why I got a good deal on that one cause the consignment shop had no idea the size. It feels like suede though

I have wanted to wear it, I've just stopped myself cause I wasn't sure if I still wanted the thinner, softer leather more.

But now I'm thinking of keeping it and next season getting the other one. I'm very bad at letting things go. Especially since its already paid for I think in terms of the damage is already done and I own it instead of terms of wanting to sell it.

Here's a pic I snapped of it recently. I've been playing dress up with it just haven't taken it for a spin yet

Thanks for your help and advice. It helps to at least talk it through.

Do you have any pics of yours?

I have an LG and I second everything Lae says

I got mine in August 2010, it is 'DNA Dust' or really just a greyish brown. It has softened up a fair bit, but it is one of the thicker heavier leathers. Personally I love it and prefer it over my LC, though that is lovely too, but the LG is just so 'real' looking and I love the texture it's got and how it's so natural feeling if that makes sense. Like there's no coating at all on it, just natural leather. It has worn really well, though I do spray it with waterproofing spray. It was looking a bit dry a few months ago so I used leather conditioner on it and gave it a top up spray and wow does it look great, like new or even better. I know it will last forever.

It's funny I also got it before I knew anything about the different leathers, and now that I know more and have seen a lot of the different options, the LG is my favourite.

Though as Lae says, none of these things matter if you're not going to wear it. Personally I think it looks great though.

I don't have any recent pictures of my LG but I could try to take some for you.

 

[dcblam]

There was no tag in it so I'm not sure. That's why I got a good deal on that one cause the consignment shop had no idea the size. It feels like suede though

I have wanted to wear it, I've just stopped myself cause I wasn't sure if I still wanted the thinner, softer leather more.

But now I'm thinking of keeping it and next season getting the other one. I'm very bad at letting things go. Especially since its already paid for I think in terms of the damage is already done and I own it instead of terms of wanting to sell it.

Here's a pic I snapped of it recently. I've been playing dress up with it just haven't taken it for a spin yet

Thanks for your help and advice. It helps to at least talk it through.

Do you have any pics of yours?

The jacket looks great on you......did you decide to keep the vest?

I don't have an LG leather, but an LC that may be the same stiffness and yes, it has soften with wear - and will only continue to do so with use.
The bottom line for you, living in FL - is just how often will you wear it to get it to the softness that you want? Even though you purchased at a great price, the jacket just sitting in your closet will be an annoyance.

Here's something you can do to help you make an informed decision, if you feel like you need to make one soon.....
Order a RO S/S leather jacket on line from someone like Nordstrom, Saks or NM that will take a return and see how you feel/like the leather. You can make a comparison between the two.

 

[dcblam]

The bag is here. It feels huge. I cannot imagine what the larger women's version would have been like.
I'll get some pics up of it in the next few days. The leather is pelle di mucca -- cow skin. OK. Tanned with a vegetal dye process so it's very flat, and pretty stiff. Debi -- I don't know if I would have bought it if I had been in the store with it. It is a great shape, and sits very well on the shoulder, but there is nothing really Rick like about the leather.
So sad
That said, my files fit inside it like a glove, it has an interior zip pocket and a phone sleeve plus the little zipper bag outside on a clip, and I can imagine tossing it around with abandon and using it as a carry on so ... should I be complaining? Probably not! I just wish the leather was smooshier.

ncch -- if you can pull off tight, you go for it girl. as a former skinny skinny skinny person you need to fully embrace and enjoy skinny as long as your happy metabolism makes it a bit easier to attain. I bet you look amazing!

Crikey - hate how you get that "flat" feeling when you open the box and realize that it's not what you hoped for.......

Hmmmm - to keep the shape, it needs to be a stiffer leather, but do you think it will soften up just a wee bit with wear? AND, to think that you wanted this to replace your Beguelin - aaaaggghhhhh!
It does fit your files, has nice organization and it's a lot easier to find things in a shaped bag versus something that is smooshier. Think of the bag as architecture
Can't wait to see pics.......

 

[cmdfsu]

The jacket looks great on you......did you decide to keep the vest?

I don't have an LG leather, but an LC that may be the same stiffness and yes, it has soften with wear - and will only continue to do so with use.
The bottom line for you, living in FL - is just how often will you wear it to get it to the softness that you want? Even though you purchased at a great price, the jacket just sitting in your closet will be an annoyance.

Here's something you can do to help you make an informed decision, if you feel like you need to make one soon.....
Order a RO S/S leather jacket on line from someone like Nordstrom, Saks or NM that will take a return and see how you feel/like the leather. You can make a comparison between the two.

That's a great idea... I think I will do that!! That way I can really see if I like the leather and fit instead of just arbitrarily thinking I will.

So besides the LV I think some of you mentioned LC and LB...those are the softer ones?

I wore my vest yesterday and I loved it!

I'm ridiculous. I live in warm climate but I'm addicted to winter clothes like jackets, boots and scarfs. I don't know what's wrong with me... I guess you always want what you can't have!!

So with that being said, even though I won't wear it much I'm still in love with my jacket and the way it fits and wasn't sure the other ones would fit that way so that's why dcblam idea is great!

Thanks for your input as well debi! With you and Lae's post your both making me want to keep the jacket now even though it won't get much use! But than I think it will last a long time and there are many winters ahead of me and travelling so isn't it always good to have a fabulous thicker jacket

Geez I can justify about anything lol