SHOP: Rick Owens Drkshdw Gradient Tee, $278

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Simple, yes, but it’s Rick Owens!

Get it at: Oak

SHOP Rick Owens DRKSHDW: Blue/Black Leather Detroit Fit Jean, $589

Edited by Kirby Marzec

I don’t think Rick Owens could design a bad piece if he tried, and these incredible calf leather detailed denim jeans are proof. Any chance these come in women’s?

Get it at: Oak

If You Ever Wished You Were Neo…

Edited by Matt Newman

Blue pill or red pill officially does not matter anymore. Anyone can step into The Matrix  with the Rick Owens Drkshdw Black Long Hoodie. The best part is you don’t even have to be on PETA’s shit list with this Keanu ready jacket because it’s made out of cotton.  If this really does mean we’re one step closer to The Matrix being real life, I hope it’s the second one, because that underground orgy rave looked like a blast.

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Rick Owens: DRKSHDW Fall 2009 Collection

Edited by Corey Moran

The latest collection for Rick Owens’ line DRKSHDW is true to Rick Owens Style, with a lot of denim looks and big draping pieces. I don’t think I could ever bash anything Rick Owens does, and this collection follows in the tradition. I love the leather infused pieces, and the split-dyed denim vest has thinking about a possible DIY number on the denim vest I currently own. For more on the collection be sure to check out the Rick Owens website.

Gallery: Rick Owens: DRKSHDW Fall 2009 Collection

SSENSE Brings Herchovitch, Margiela, and Rick Owens to Haute Hungry Canadians

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

This spring, SSENSE is introducing designers Alexandre Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens Drkshdw, Twenty8Twelve, Milly, Current/Elliot and Kris Van Assche to their boutique, which already includes labels like Acne, Ksubi, Robert Rodriguez, Clu and Black Halo.  This, along with the re-launch of their flagship boutique, puts SSENSE in high demand.

Opening in April 2009, on the corner of famous St. Paul street in Montreal’s historic Old Port, the two-story boutique boasts over 80ft of window display space showcasing fashion’s most exclusive design labels. The store’s interior, dominated by black brushed metal and glass, is a modern update to the boutique’s antiquated facade.  On the main floor, luxury designers Alexander Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela and Rick Owens will be paired with artistic, avant-garde brands.  A steel and marble staircase leads underground to the second floor, where labels like OAK, Current/Elliot and Acne can be found.

This addition to the already well-styled website, ssense.com, will add a bit of punch to its merchandising mix. A boutique that carries Herchcovitch, Margiela and Owens in the same space almost makes me wish I was Canadian, almost.