Rick Owens is a Paris-based avant-garde fashion label founded in 1994 by American designer Richard Saturnino Owens. After studying art and patternmaking, he taught himself draping techniques and gained international recognition in 2001 when Kate Moss wore one of his leather jackets. Relocating to Paris in 2003, he developed a distinctive aesthetic known as “glunge,” blending glamour and grunge through draped monochromatic silhouettes and sculptural forms. His signature pieces include distorted leather jackets, exaggerated platform shoes, and architecturally draped garments that merge function with form. Owens has collaborated with Dr. Martens, Converse, Birkenstock, Veja, and Moncler, exploring the intersection of technical innovation and subcultural influence. In 2025, his retrospective “Temple of Love” at the Palais Galliera showcased his philosophy of aggressive beauty, inclusive aesthetics, and radical craftsmanship.