words // Zac Dubasik
As long as you only like sneakers in black, white, and occasionally shades of grey or brown (but mostly just black), then you’ll find a Rick Owens sneaker in any color you may want. But you’ll also have to also like his exaggerated silhouettes, recalling extreme versions of sneakers like the Dunk and Chuck Taylor. And you’ll also need deep pockets, considering every model from his main line now rings up for well over $1,000.
California-born and Paris-based, Rick Owens’ work has become immediately recognizable over the past decade. And the footwear, all actually designed by Rick personally, was created to compliment the dark, draped, and layered aesthetic he’s known for. It’s not that you can’t wear Rick sneakers with non-Rick outfits – they just won’t look as cool. And while his sneakers have gained increased visibility as of late, thanks to rappers like ASAP Rocky, and a high-profile adidas collaboration, his leather jackets have been seen on the backs of celebrities, like Jay-Z, for years.
Rick Owens Ramones
Rick Owens Geobasket
Rick Owens Island Dunk
Rick Owens x adidas Tech Runner
