An adventure in color, shape, and material. Rick Owens' Freestyle Collection [Men's SS17]

Jul 3, 2016

Rick Owens held his Spring/Summer 2017 men's collection show at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris on June 23rd. The collection was titled "Walrus," and the show began with Neil Young's nostalgic "After the Goldrush" playing in the background. Tight tops and loose bottoms, sheer organza and leather, sculptural draping and simple, slim cuts were featured. The collection was characterized by contrasts in silhouette, material, and volume, with nuances added by new colors such as lemon (yellow), throat (brown), titi (brick red), and ringe (gray).

A draped organza top was paired with baggy pants reminiscent of a walrus, while a cotton-silk jersey top, created with multiple layers of fabric to create volume in a way that is described as mega-drape, was paired with baggy taffeta pants. The pants were so long that they dragged on the floor, giving the impression of hakama.

Another eye-catching item was the bombers paired with a slim jumpsuit with baggy pants. This is a model from the "Hun" series, made from high-quality materials, and is an ultra-luxurious piece with a Sèvres fur lining. Rick Owens once released a collection made entirely of high-quality furs, so it's a line that will be interesting to see how it develops in the future.
Tomoaki Shimizu
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  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
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  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
  • Rick Owens 17SS Men's Collection
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