Rick Owens Lovers Thread

[dcblam]

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

LOL - I think we can ALL justify anything. You are NOT alone.

Why don't you serve up some links of jackets that may be of interest to you and we'll do our best to let you know about the leather. AND - if you can, take a close-up shot of your vest so we can give you and idea of that leather type as well.

There's also a list of leather type and codes...I'll try to find it and re-post....

 

[dcblam]

Here it is......again!



Rick Owens Leather Codes

LB: blistered lamb
LBO: box/-ed calf
LC: washed lamb (not confirmed)
LF: fading/-ed (gradient) lamb
LG: full grain lamb (not confirmed?)
LG: washed lamb (not confirmed)
LK: kangaroo
LKG: kangaroo (washed / full grain ?)
LM: metallic calf
LO: oiled calf
LP: hammered lamb
LS: silky lamb
LSH: shearling lamb

LR: 'regular' lamb?
LNB: some sort of blistered (combined with fabric)?

LZ: ?
LV: vegetable dyed lamb ?
LGAO - 'giove lamb' / oiled calf ?
COM: from archives it looks like a two-tone blistered treatmet (combined with fabric) ?

LCE- washed lamb metallic/pearlized?

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[dcblam]

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?


Considering that you're in FL - I would focus on lamb leathers, though there are some calf ones that can be soft - but that's more of a challenge.
RO offers different leathers/treatments every season.

LB is blistered lamb and I suspect that your vest is this type of leather, hence - my suggestion that you take a close-up shot of your jacket so we can ascertain. LB leather can actually take on the look of fabric - it doesn't SCREAM leather - which can be a turn off for some.

LC is washed lamb and my Resin jacket from last season is this jacket. Mid-weight leather.

I've only seen one LV leather and kick myself for not purchasing. Great weight, draped like an LB and it looked/smelled like leather. Swoon.

Whatever you do, stay away from LP. Hammered lamb is stiff and thicker.

Hope others chime in as well.......

 

[_debi_]

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!

Aww that's a shame, thanks for the opinion. I'm sure it will smooshen up over time though. I guess he had to use that stiff leather because of the shape? Sounds like it's very functional though, I think after a bit of use you'll start to love it?

Look forward to the pics.

 

[Lae]

Do you have any pics of yours?

There are a few pics of mine way back in the thread (Fall 2011, I think) plus I did a comparison of LG and LC sometime in Februari/March/April 2012. I bought the LC because I couldn't resist the price but I ended up selling it because I wasn't going to wear it. LG is definitely thicker than LC, but LC is nowhere near as thin as LB. If the very drapey kind is what you're after, then I believe LB is your best bet. And I hate to come off as a wiseass, but did you check the left inside pocket of the vest for the tag? It's very well hidden and easy to miss so even without external tags you might still have the info right there.

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.

Sorry to hear that it's not all you were hoping for. It looks like a very elegant bag, though!

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.

Mine is also from FW 2010. Good season hehe.

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

Geez I can justify about anything lol

To my knowledge, LB drapes the most, however it is not soft to the touch in the buttery leather kind of way. It can have a rough surface. LC is more smooth and more stiff. It drapes less, but still more than LG. In some areas the LC I had felt like a piece of paper that had been rolled up in a ball and then flattened out.
As for the LV, I've never had one, but I was always under the impression that V stands for vitello, so calf. According to the list, however, it's lamb?

LB is blistered lamb and I suspect that your vest is this type of leather, hence - my suggestion that you take a close-up shot of your jacket so we can ascertain. LB leather can actually take on the look of fabric - it doesn't SCREAM leather - which can be a turn off for some.

LC is washed lamb and my Resin jacket from last season is this jacket. Mid-weight leather.

I've only seen one LV leather and kick myself for not purchasing. Great weight, draped like an LB and it looked/smelled like leather. Swoon.

Whatever you do, stay away from LP. Hammered lamb is stiff and thicker.

Hope others chime in as well.......

I agree on the suspicion of the vest being an LB. Is LP really that bad? Isn't Kirali the one who loves the hammered leather?

 

[aa12]

Does anyone have experience with either of these jackets? What does everyone prefer? Also, how does the size run I've never tried one on in person.http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rick-ow...extualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0


http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rick-ow...extualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

 

[dcblam]

I agree on the suspicion of the vest being an LB. Is LP really that bad? Isn't Kirali the one who loves the hammered leather?


Yes, Kirali (and where is she? missing her for sure.....) loves LP because of its stiffness and grain/texture of the leather. She mentioned her preference for how the collar holds its shape with this leather. I did get an LP in Ash, and though I loved the look and color of the leather, I wanted something softer.

Good call on asking cmdfsu to check the interior pocket for the tag......

 

[Lae]

Does anyone have experience with either of these jackets? What does everyone prefer? Also, how does the size run I've never tried one on in person.http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rick-ow...extualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0


http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rick-ow...extualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

Welcome to the thread!
The sizing tends to be a bit small but you can check the exact measurements of the biker jacket on Net-a-porter if you like.

From these two I personally prefer the classic biker in parchement, simply because I'm not a fan of the hooded biker or the koolaid color.
You could also take the leather type into account. They are both said to be calf, but the price difference and the close-ups suggest that the parchment jacket might actually be distressed lamb leather (I'm thinking LC?).

If you can, I would highly recommend trying one on in a local store. Or if you order one, you could get two sizes to see which one you prefer. The difference tends to be subtle, but it can never hurt to try.

 

[dcblam]

Does anyone have experience with either of these jackets? What does everyone prefer? Also, how does the size run I've never tried one on in person.http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rick-ow...extualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0


http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/rick-ow...extualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0

It's all a matter of personal preference. I happen to like the classic style w/o the hood. The hood makes the jacket more casual.

Sizing can be tricky. The arms can be quite tight and it's a really fitted style. The fabric panel underneath the arms will stretch with wear.

I'm pretty flat-chested, so I really don't know what the ladies with "bigger girls" do for fit.
I normally wear a US size 4 and the size I have for the classic biker is IT42.

Might I suggest you order the jacket in a couple of sizes to try it out?

Hope this helps.....

 

[qtcoco]

Here it is......again!



Rick Owens Leather Codes

LB: blistered lamb
LBO: box/-ed calf
LC: washed lamb (not confirmed)
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thank you so much for the codes, I'm new to this thread and I had no clue what everyone was referring to

I just got my very first RO leather piece, it's a blazer got from outnet, F/W 11 collection. While outnet did have the details listed but can I ask a silly question, where do I find the material details/care label on the actual jacket? I don't see a care label inside the jacket??? am I blind or is it hidden somewhere? The swing tags don't have the details.

 

[cmdfsu]

Ladies I just want to tell you how much I appreciate everybodys help in trying to find my perfect jacket. All these dang different leathers are so confusing!

When I got my LG it took me forever to find those tags... after 30 minutes I finally found those pockets but my vest does not have a tag in those inside pockets. I don't know why anyone would cut the tag out, it's not like it gets in the way... but I will post some pics of my vest and see if you guys can tell what leather it is. It feels like a cross between cloth and suede.

I can totally understand why people like the leather feel more and not the cloth type. I just have enough leather jackets especially since I'm most likely gonna keep the LG and want a cardigan feel for summer months. I always bring a cardigan everywhere I go like movies and dinner so I would love a kick *** RO for year round use

I broke my computer a while ago and since I spend all my discretionary income on leather jackets even though I live in the hottest state I'm doing this all on my phone lol so I can't cut and paste links but I can tell you the pages where I found what I want.

So I would love a jacket like:
Page 1, post #1 (black)
Page 3, post 46 (metallic dust)
Page 13, post 181 (black)
Page 20, post 292 (black)

So these are the leathers I'm looking for, does anyone know what they are or what code I should narrow it down to? There is also a green metallic one on eBay, I think its called scarab but I like the look of that as well its just too small














I'm sorry if I'm being a PITA but I really thank you guys and so appreciate your help!!

 

[mimi_glasshouse]

I agree on the suspicion of the vest being an LB. Is LP really that bad? Isn't Kirali the one who loves the hammered leather?


Yes, Kirali (and where is she? missing her for sure.....) loves LP because of its stiffness and grain/texture of the leather. She mentioned her preference for how the collar holds its shape with this leather. I did get an LP in Ash, and though I loved the look and color of the leather, I wanted something softer.

Good call on asking cmdfsu to check the interior pocket for the tag......

I'm confused now, I have the vest in LP leather but the touch is like blistered leather ....

 

[jenskar]

Ladies I just want to tell you how much I appreciate everybodys help in trying to find my perfect jacket. All these dang different leathers are so confusing!

When I got my LG it took me forever to find those tags... after 30 minutes I finally found those pockets but my vest does not have a tag in those inside pockets. I don't know why anyone would cut the tag out, it's not like it gets in the way... but I will post some pics of my vest and see if you guys can tell what leather it is. It feels like a cross between cloth and suede.

I can totally understand why people like the leather feel more and not the cloth type. I just have enough leather jackets especially since I'm most likely gonna keep the LG and want a cardigan feel for summer months. I always bring a cardigan everywhere I go like movies and dinner so I would love a kick *** RO for year round use

I broke my computer a while ago and since I spend all my discretionary income on leather jackets even though I live in the hottest state I'm doing this all on my phone lol so I can't cut and paste links but I can tell you the pages where I found what I want.

So I would love a jacket like:
Page 1, post #1 (black)
Page 3, post 46 (metallic dust)
Page 13, post 181 (black)
Page 20, post 292 (black)

So these are the leathers I'm looking for, does anyone know what they are or what code I should narrow it down to? There is also a green metallic one on eBay, I think its called scarab but I like the look of that as well its just too small



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I'm sorry if I'm being a PITA but I really thank you guys and so appreciate your help!!

The pocket you are looking for is in the lining, it has a button, and the tag is inside.

I have two very soft, drapey jackets, both in LC (washed lamb). One is black, the other resin (orange/pumpkin). They both looked "aged" but the resin shows more tonality. I'd say they are medium weight, not papery thin, not too thick. Really rather perfect.

I had a vest in a stiffer leather and ended up selling it as I couldn't get it to drape to my satisfaction.

I think the piece you have looks lovely -- very buttery.

Now to the bag! I've uploaded a group of photos to Flickr -- and it is definitely growing on me. And I think it will definitely soften up -- everyone is right on about it needing to be stiffer to hold the shape. If anything -- I think it was going to be hard for me to find a bag that would replace the Beguelin -- it became like a uniform and you know how that goes. I bet the dust colored one is gorgeous with the variation in tone. Let me all know what you think!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferley/sets/72157632712434683/

 

[_debi_]

Now to the bag! I've uploaded a group of photos to Flickr -- and it is definitely growing on me. And I think it will definitely soften up -- everyone is right on about it needing to be stiffer to hold the shape. If anything -- I think it was going to be hard for me to find a bag that would replace the Beguelin -- it became like a uniform and you know how that goes. I bet the dust colored one is gorgeous with the variation in tone. Let me all know what you think!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferley/sets/72157632712434683/

I like it! I see what you mean about the leather being stiff but I do think it will soften up. Would love to see mod shots to get a sense of the size

 

[dcblam]

Ladies I just want to tell you how much I appreciate everybodys help in trying to find my perfect jacket. All these dang different leathers are so confusing!

When I got my LG it took me forever to find those tags... after 30 minutes I finally found those pockets but my vest does not have a tag in those inside pockets. I don't know why anyone would cut the tag out, it's not like it gets in the way... but I will post some pics of my vest and see if you guys can tell what leather it is. It feels like a cross between cloth and suede.

I can totally understand why people like the leather feel more and not the cloth type. I just have enough leather jackets especially since I'm most likely gonna keep the LG and want a cardigan feel for summer months. I always bring a cardigan everywhere I go like movies and dinner so I would love a kick *** RO for year round use

I broke my computer a while ago and since I spend all my discretionary income on leather jackets even though I live in the hottest state I'm doing this all on my phone lol so I can't cut and paste links but I can tell you the pages where I found what I want.

So I would love a jacket like:
Page 1, post #1 (black)
Page 3, post 46 (metallic dust)
Page 13, post 181 (black)
Page 20, post 292 (black)

So these are the leathers I'm looking for, does anyone know what they are or what code I should narrow it down to? There is also a green metallic one on eBay, I think its called scarab but I like the look of that as well its just too small



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I'm sorry if I'm being a PITA but I really thank you guys and so appreciate your help!!

Honey, you are NOT being a PITA.

From your photos, IMO, the vest is blistered lamb....code LB.

The black jackets you have referred to are all blistered leathers, same code.
BUT, from peoples remarks in the past, the blistering can be different for each season. So, the general feel, look, etc. will be like the vest you have.

The scarab color is lovely, a metallic for sure. There was a vest for sale on YOOX a bit ago....don't remember the size.......

So, now you know that LB is the look/drape that you want........