Rick Owens Lovers Thread

[mimi_glasshouse]

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 !! Hope you enjoy it !!

 

[schadenfreude]

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?

I could resell it, I guess, but I've had a couple of very frustrating incidents selling on the bay over the past year. I suppose I could try Bonz.

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.

Positive thoughts! Keeping my fingers crossed that it does work out for you.

I'm glad there's someone else that shares my eBay philosophy. I really don't understand people's mindset... you're buying something sight unseen, likely pre-owned, at a fraction of retail and you're going to complain about an item's condition? (Hence my reserve with the bay... the seller always loses, no matter what.) PHEW! Enough ranting.

 

[_debi_]

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

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 )

Looks great !! Hope you enjoy it !!

Thanks guys!! Looks like we are getting some spring weather next week so I could be wearing it sooner than anticipated

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.

Welcome!

 

[clarkda]

i suggest you all get over to yoox, they are having a sale

RO
http://www.yoox.com/au/women/shoponline/rick owens_d

lillies
http://www.yoox.com/au/women/shoponline/rick owens lilies_d

DRKSHDW
http://www.yoox.com/au/women/shoponline/drkshdw by rick owens_d

 

[dcblam]

i suggest you all get over to yoox, they are having a sale

RO
http://www.yoox.com/au/women/shoponline/rick owens_d

lillies
http://www.yoox.com/au/women/shoponline/rick owens lilies_d

DRKSHDW
http://www.yoox.com/au/women/shoponline/drkshdw by rick owens_d

GRRR, your links only took us to the main page of YOOX. It's interesting that the inventory is NOT the same for every country. Wonder why? Anyone have any answers or guesses? The same thing happens on Net-A-Porter as well.

 

[clarkda]

the warehouse they distribute from determines the stock they have, but i thought yoox had only one warehouse..... sorry the links didnt work, but still check it out

 

[clarkda]

also check out Gareth Pugh, if you dont know about him already, his label was bought by rick and michelle and his pieces have a similar aesthetic but with more futurism and geometric constructions. hes a favourite with daphne guinness

 

[dcblam]

 

[dcblam]

Okay, having some technical issues (aka user error...LOL), but an chuffed to show you Bronzie who just arrived!
Am taking care if sick hubby, so no mod shots today
She is in pristine condition for a 2007 model and has a leather tag that we don't have listed! Go figure. Seller said its blistered, but it does not feel or look like blistered. Nice weight. I had hoped for thinner, but am delighted nonetheless


Thanks for letting me share!

clarkda- a special thanks to you for helping me. Xxoo and will check out GP - have admired, but have never seen IRL.

 

[chloe speaks]

greetings everyone! haven't checked in here for quite a bit; in a place to keep the shopping in check, but lately very much jonesing for a RO dress and the classic black biker jacket. plus, i'm selling my shearling RO (prob. not a good time...better to try again in the fall). love all the purchases, and living vicariously through you'all!

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?

my gray jacket is the same; some kind of 'waxed' type finish rather than puffy leather feels that way. i have noticed the metallic finishes can also be a tiny bit stiff that gives it a more papery feel until it's really worn in, and the metallic also wears off a little giving it a more distressed feeling. i know that i'm late but i'm also throwing in the vote that it is a nice color and style on you, just quite a bit too large. would you tend to wear it in summer/spring rather than fall/winter? for that kind of leather you'd end up wearing it as a layer in the cooler months so i'd also size up no more than one size to allow for one thin sweater underneath.

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.....

that is such a unique color Kool-aid. It looks like a great addition to your other pieces that I've seen here debi

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NICE! I am so admiring all the vests here. I've never been able to quite place vests into my wardrobe personally, but I am really thinking of trying it out.

 

[clarkda]

Okay, having some technical issues (aka user error...LOL), but an chuffed to show you Bronzie who just arrived!
Am taking care if sick hubby, so no mod shots today
She is in pristine condition for a 2007 model and has a leather tag that we don't have listed! Go figure. Seller said its blistered, but it does not feel or look like blistered. Nice weight. I had hoped for thinner, but am delighted nonetheless View attachment 2136148
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Thanks for letting me share!

clarkda- a special thanks to you for helping me. Xxoo and will check out GP - have admired, but have never seen IRL.

The vest looks great!!! Hope your husband gets well soon and we cn get get some mod shots! Defs check out GP, my habit is having a mini sale of his stuff too

 

[_debi_]

Okay, having some technical issues (aka user error...LOL), but an chuffed to show you Bronzie who just arrived!
Am taking care if sick hubby, so no mod shots today
She is in pristine condition for a 2007 model and has a leather tag that we don't have listed! Go figure. Seller said its blistered, but it does not feel or look like blistered. Nice weight. I had hoped for thinner, but am delighted nonetheless View attachment 2136148
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Thanks for letting me share!

clarkda- a special thanks to you for helping me. Xxoo and will check out GP - have admired, but have never seen IRL.

LOVE this!! The colour is fantastic, it will go with everything. Can't wait to see the mod shots. Where did you get it?

greetings everyone! haven't checked in here for quite a bit; in a place to keep the shopping in check, but lately very much jonesing for a RO dress and the classic black biker jacket. plus, i'm selling my shearling RO (prob. not a good time...better to try again in the fall). love all the purchases, and living vicariously through you'all!


that is such a unique color Kool-aid. It looks like a great addition to your other pieces that I've seen here debi

NICE! I am so admiring all the vests here. I've never been able to quite place vests into my wardrobe personally, but I am really thinking of trying it out.

Welcome back!!

I was the exact same, I didn't think the vests were for me so I never really paid much attention to them. But then recently I saw them styled a bit differently and started thinking about it and then couldn't get it out of my head..... I think it's going to be so useful, great all the time in the spring and fall and great for summer nights (here in London....). I usually just wear cardigans all summer so this will be a nice alternative. Not that I want to encourage your spending.... haha

 

[clarkda]

Drkshdw+ro

 

[_debi_]

Drkshdw+ro

Very cool.

Are you on the tube?

 

[clarkda]

Very cool.

Are you on the tube?

Wow u got tht from the fraction of the train u cn see? Yer its on the tube