Rick Owens Lovers Thread

[Hermesaholic]

yer i have bought a drkshdw shirt from SSENSE

thanks--i did a search for a piece i want and got several places to buy. most of which i have never heard of

 

[mimi_glasshouse]

thanks--i did a search for a piece i want and got several places to buy. most of which i have never heard of

SSENSE is legitimate....but their prices are always higher than US and EU due to the high tariff to Canada...
They have a brick & Mortar store in Montreal and I visit once in a while.

 

[_debi_]

YES, and I blame mimi as well!!!!


_debi_
Could you please post pics of you in your vest???
I've been so intrigued by the Kool-aid color, it looks so rich.
LOL - now I kinda "get" the name. Is this the powder color of grape Kool-aid?

haha you could be right!!

I will do, I'll at least get pics of the colour, mod pics are a bit tricky for me as my full length mirror is away from natural light so I don't get the best pics. So I have to ask my husband to take pictures of me and that makes me feel like a wally. hahaha

I can't remember who else mentioned this, but could it be from a bag strap?
This happened to me on a Vince paper thin leather jacket that I have.
Alas, the problem with paper thin leather.

Hmmm this is worrying me, hope it doesn't happen to my lovely new vest

Thanks I am very excited. I wanted a black version but black tends to make things look very edgy and harsh (yes cool but i am not cool!) and I felt that dark brown or gray would be softer and more seasonless. Also, my one pet peeve about RO is the fabric linings which while sumptuous inside I dont like how they show when unzipped. I like seeing the leather on the return. I am expecting it Tuesday and will let you know!

I'm curious about this jacket as well, I was looking at it for myself a month or two ago (well the smooth leather not blistered) but then realised I don't really need it... it's interesting the way it has no lining, wonder what that is like to wear.

I like it! Its a neutral with a bit of color!

Thanks!

Thanks for the info....now I have to wait a bit as I ordered a Celine Trapeze after I was told the jacket was sold out...and the jacket will be available in other color next season ....

haha cool. It is also available in this Kool Aid colour we're all talking about

LOL
I hear your "blame" but I can also see your smiley faces too...

I don't mind being blamed as long as you find me as GOOD influence...

Modelling pics please

haha of course, I now have a lovely vest thanks to you!!!

 

[schadenfreude]

Oy vey. My drapey grey jacket came today and I am flummoxed. For one, it is slightly metallic -- not what I expected. It is very very thin and light and now I see what you all mean when you say it almost looks like fabric, not leather. Not complaining because I will get more wear out of a lighter piece. My main concern is, is it too big?? Look at the room! My other RO is a thicker, more traditional leather in one size smaller so feels comparatively straightjacket-esque. Lastly, the seller crammed it into a tight little ball before mailing it halfway across the world so it is super wrinkled. Hopefully hanging it in a steamy bathroom will help?

 

[clarkda]

Oy vey. My drapey grey jacket came today and I am flummoxed. For one, it is slightly metallic -- not what I expected. It is very very thin and light and now I see what you all mean when you say it almost looks like fabric, not leather. Not complaining because I will get more wear out of a lighter piece. My main concern is, is it too big?? Look at the room! My other RO is a thicker, more traditional leather in one size smaller so feels comparatively straightjacket-esque. Lastly, the seller crammed it into a tight little ball before mailing it halfway across the world so it is super wrinkled. Hopefully hanging it in a steamy bathroom will help?

Looks a little big in the arms also...

 

[_debi_]

Oy vey. My drapey grey jacket came today and I am flummoxed. For one, it is slightly metallic -- not what I expected. It is very very thin and light and now I see what you all mean when you say it almost looks like fabric, not leather. Not complaining because I will get more wear out of a lighter piece. My main concern is, is it too big?? Look at the room! My other RO is a thicker, more traditional leather in one size smaller so feels comparatively straightjacket-esque. Lastly, the seller crammed it into a tight little ball before mailing it halfway across the world so it is super wrinkled. Hopefully hanging it in a steamy bathroom will help?

I wouldn't worry about the wrinkles, that will I'm sure come out. But it is quite big on you, maybe even two sizes? It's more in the sleeves that you notice it. It's still wearable though. I like the colour, think it's really nice. Where did you get it again?

 

[_debi_]

Some pics of my vest. I love it, but I need to try it on with my clothes to make sure it goes.

You can see that slight purple tinge when it's next to my pure grey kitchen cupboards. And that is Kool Aid next to DNA Dust (though there are different versions of DNA dust), you can see that it just looks grey next to brown like that.

That is me trying it on, not necessarily what I would wear it over normally, just my outfit for today. You can see how bad my hallway lighting is.....

 

[clarkda]

Some pics of my vest. I love it, but I need to try it on with my clothes to make sure it goes.

You can see that slight purple tinge when it's next to my pure grey kitchen cupboards. And that is Kool Aid next to DNA Dust (though there are different versions of DNA dust), you can see that it just looks grey next to brown like that.

That is me trying it on, not necessarily what I would wear it over normally, just my outfit for today. You can see how bad my hallway lighting is.....

looks great!
only rick could turn a colour that is supposed to be red red red, into grey

 

[dcblam]

Oy vey. My drapey grey jacket came today and I am flummoxed. For one, it is slightly metallic -- not what I expected. It is very very thin and light and now I see what you all mean when you say it almost looks like fabric, not leather. Not complaining because I will get more wear out of a lighter piece. My main concern is, is it too big?? Look at the room! My other RO is a thicker, more traditional leather in one size smaller so feels comparatively straightjacket-esque. Lastly, the seller crammed it into a tight little ball before mailing it halfway across the world so it is super wrinkled. Hopefully hanging it in a steamy bathroom will help?

Oy vey indeed. It is big on you, but since it's lightweight, it does drape nicely when unzipped. Now, is this returnable?? IF not, I would play with it for a bit and would even consider pushing up the sleeves of the jacket to see how this looks. I do like the neutral color. The wrinkles should come out with wear.

 

[dcblam]

Some pics of my vest. I love it, but I need to try it on with my clothes to make sure it goes.

You can see that slight purple tinge when it's next to my pure grey kitchen cupboards. And that is Kool Aid next to DNA Dust (though there are different versions of DNA dust), you can see that it just looks grey next to brown like that.

That is me trying it on, not necessarily what I would wear it over normally, just my outfit for today. You can see how bad my hallway lighting is.....

I do love how he can make the many shades of grey!!!
With his jackets, lighting is everything. I wore my dark dust sailbiker the other day. While driving, I noticed the color at the end of my sleeve looked so much lighter than the rest of the jacket and it alarmed me - "heck, what kind of stain is this" and soon realized it was just the effect of the sun. Phew.

Putting the vest next to the DNA really helps to understand this complicated color.

AND - you wore it perfectly. I would TOTALLY wear it with your outfit of the day.

Still waiting for Bronzie to cross my threshold (thanks again mimi and clarkda for enabling )

 

[Hermesaholic]

Oy vey. My drapey grey jacket came today and I am flummoxed. For one, it is slightly metallic -- not what I expected. It is very very thin and light and now I see what you all mean when you say it almost looks like fabric, not leather. Not complaining because I will get more wear out of a lighter piece. My main concern is, is it too big?? Look at the room! My other RO is a thicker, more traditional leather in one size smaller so feels comparatively straightjacket-esque. Lastly, the seller crammed it into a tight little ball before mailing it halfway across the world so it is super wrinkled. Hopefully hanging it in a steamy bathroom will help?

love this on you.........the color is stunning with your hair! I like loose

 

[schadenfreude]

Looks a little big in the arms also...

I wouldn't worry about the wrinkles, that will I'm sure come out. But it is quite big on you, maybe even two sizes? It's more in the sleeves that you notice it. It's still wearable though. I like the colour, think it's really nice. Where did you get it again?

Oy vey indeed. It is big on you, but since it's lightweight, it does drape nicely when unzipped. Now, is this returnable?? IF not, I would play with it for a bit and would even consider pushing up the sleeves of the jacket to see how this looks. I do like the neutral color. The wrinkles should come out with wear.

love this on you.........the color is stunning with your hair! I like loose

Thanks everyone. It's a fleabay find so it's not returnable. I could file a SNAD claim as there is definitely more wear than what was described, but I have always approached ebay with a caveat emptor attitude. To be fair, it was a really good price.

I tried it on again this morning (with a "real" outfit, not yoga pants!) and it just looks humongous. I have a good tailor who has worked on leather for me before, perhaps I'll bring it to him and see if he can do anything with the sleeves -- that's the part that bothers me the most.

 

[bedhead]

Thanks everyone. It's a fleabay find so it's not returnable. I could file a SNAD claim as there is definitely more wear than what was described, but I have always approached ebay with a caveat emptor attitude. To be fair, it was a really good price.

I tried it on again this morning (with a "real" outfit, not yoga pants!) and it just looks humongous. I have a good tailor who has worked on leather for me before, perhaps I'll bring it to him and see if he can do anything with the sleeves -- that's the part that bothers me the most.

The sleeves do look quite loose on you. I have a black RO jacket in this type of very lightweight, drapey leather, and I think the leather stretches a bit with wear. I've noticed that the sleeves have gotten looser already and I've only had it a few weeks. It's really pretty on you, just too loose. Could you resell it and get another one in a smaller size?

Also- hi ladies! I've been reading this thread for ages and you all have definitely helped encourage my RO obsession. And thanks for the tip about MyHabit- I saw someone mention them here a couple of weeks ago, signed up, and they had a RO sale a few days later! Picked up an asymmetrical skirt and top.

 

[dcblam]

Thanks everyone. It's a fleabay find so it's not returnable. I could file a SNAD claim as there is definitely more wear than what was described, but I have always approached ebay with a caveat emptor attitude. To be fair, it was a really good price.

I tried it on again this morning (with a "real" outfit, not yoga pants!) and it just looks humongous. I have a good tailor who has worked on leather for me before, perhaps I'll bring it to him and see if he can do anything with the sleeves -- that's the part that bothers me the most.

AND, if all else fails......make it into a vest????

I totally understand how you feel about transactions via ebay. Unless it's grossly misrepresented, I let things slide. On the one hand, you can get awesome finds, but there are times when it presents a bit of a headache. You are right - caveat emptor. We will make lemonade out of this situation!

I may find myself in this same situation with Bronzie making its way here from across the Atlantic.

 

[dcblam]

The sleeves do look quite loose on you. I have a black RO jacket in this type of very lightweight, drapey leather, and I think the leather stretches a bit with wear. I've noticed that the sleeves have gotten looser already and I've only had it a few weeks. It's really pretty on you, just too loose. Could you resell it and get another one in a smaller size?

Also- hi ladies! I've been reading this thread for ages and you all have definitely helped encourage my RO obsession. And thanks for the tip about MyHabit- I saw someone mention them here a couple of weeks ago, signed up, and they had a RO sale a few days later! Picked up an asymmetrical skirt and top.

HELLO and welcome.....there's a gent here too, clarkda, who's utterly fab and helpful.
So, you must give us more info on your score from MyHabit. We also encourage posting pics so we can get a better idea of these beautiful RO pieces when worn by real humans!