While retaining his dark aesthetic, Rick Owens lightened up and smoothed out for his Spring 2010 collection. Pieces were angular and relatively clean cut, but encompassed some baggy draping as balance. Owens utilized some showstopping embellishments but a feather-ploom burst and dramatic, over the shoulder, collars.

When Rick Owens isn’t designing fabulous gothic apparel, he spends his time designing and constructing furniture. Not exactly a home furnishings collection, Owens hobby has turned into a lucrative career with pieces selling for nearly $40,000! Fur, wood and leather couches, chairs and sofas…how very Rick Owens of you Mr. Owens!

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Awesome editorial spread for Rick Owens DRKSHDW at Oak NYC.

A designer Barbie auction with bids starting at $250 for AIDS and breast cancer charities will take place in New York at Jeffrey’s during Fashion Week!

Christophe Decarnin of Balmain, Chrsitopher Kane, Proenza Schouler, Rick Owens, Alber Elbaz of Lanvin and another 295 designers each dressed a Jason Wu Barbie doll with their signature pieces.

I’ve been ridiculously bored with spreads lately. As if we all haven’t seen the same models featured over and over again, photographers have certainly been lacking in the creativity department. The fashion gods must have heard my complaints, because I recently stumbled upon Reed + Rader, the collaborative photographer duo of Pamela Reed and Matther Rader. Reed + Rader incorporate futuristic graphic designs within their photography to give their work a video game/robotic/ space age vibe. Based in Brooklyn, Reed + Rader told New Wave that they’d love to work with Daft Punk, Rick Owens and Gareth Pugh…um, can you say potential for the most epic fashion spread on the planet? I really look forward to seeing this pair pump out some awesome spreads in the near future! 

GALLERY: FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS: Reed + Rader

Check our Reed + Rader here!

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Rick Owens Spring 2010 Menswear

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The latest Trendspark is straight from the runways of Rick Owens, Julius-Garden, Boris Bidjan Saberi and other  avant-garde mens designers.

The look is basically the equivalent of walking out of your house with a blanket on. It will totally make you look like a Dementor ready to plauge the world of Hogwarts. Why anyone one would want to look like one of the Taliban’s bitches is beyond me, but I wouldn’t be surprised if someone attempted this come September fashion week. Watch for it, this Trendspark is closer than you think. 

Reply in the comments if you would try this look or submit pictures of you rocking the drapes via Twitter, @fashionindie

GALLERY: Men In Drapes

SOURCE: I like boys in draped outfits

Odyn Vovk has been taking the fashion world by storm lately, and for good reason. They have taken a formula created by the great Rick Owens, and more or less perfected it. The images I have seen of the upcoming Fall collection have the construction and style of Owens, with the creativity of Gareth Pugh. The combination is insane. Plus the images remind me of Scorpion from Mortal Kombat.

Gallery: Odyn Vovk: Fall 2009 Preview

via The Fashionisto

VMan is dedicated to pushing mens fashion forward and the Summer 09 edition is no different. It gives us a taste of what’s to come for fall and focuses on the designers committed to bringing menswear into the forefront – Rick Owens, Riccardo Tisci, Rei Kawakubo and Raf Simons, and more.

Terry Tsiolis creates an edgy portfolio celebrating fashion on the fringe and models Joseph Culp, Kyle Sanders, Julian Hennig, Andrey Ivanov, Devin Childers, Tomek Szczukiecki, Danny Schwarz, William Eustace, Mikus Lasmanis, Keith Browning & Ludwig P are all enlisted to add attitude.

The Fall 2009 collection by Annhagen seems to be a conglomerate of certain looks from other designers that we have all seen before. This collection has a hint of all the big names like Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh, Dior Homme and just the slightest touch of J. Lindeberg. The collection is put together well, but I must say the originality isn’t all there.

via Men’s Rag

Julius is bringing the men’s fashion world another collection very much in the likes of a Rick Owens or Odyn Vovk, and this perticular men’s writer couldn’t be more excited. The super tight black pants and leggings lined up with a well fitting long coat is a look everyone should be able to appreciate. How fucking hot are the knee high boots!

Gallery: Julius: Fall 2009 Collection

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I am loving the latest collection from Sistere. The brand is right in line with some of the hottest designers out there right now like Gareth Pugh and Rick Owens, and the collection is jam packed with everyday looks. The leather jacket featured above is definitely my favorite piece.

Gallery: Sistere: Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: Men’s Rag

As a side project to the Rick Owens-esque designs of Anzevino & Florence, Laugh Cry Repeat, designed by William Anzevino and Richard  Florence is a more casual line, catered to the contemporary girl on the go. While screen printed tees were just a bore, the zipper and draped jackets, dresses and tanks give a bit of pizazz to what appears to be a very breathable and comfortable collection. Although this line isn’t exactly Oak worthy, like the Anzevino & Florence label, the casual pieces are perfect for a late summer/early fall daytime outfit. Laugh Cry Repeat will be available for purchase late this summer. 

GALLERY: LaughCryRepeat By Anzevino & Florence Fall 2009

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What do you guys think? Is Rick cut out to be the new Marc Jacobs? NY Mag thinks so…

That’s one Badass haircut!

Restir is one of Japan’s luxury boutiques, offering designer brands like ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, BALENCIAGA, BURBERRY, COMME DES GARÇONS, DIOR, JIMMY CHOO, JOHN GALLIANO, LANVIN, MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA, MIU MIU, RICK OWENS , YVES SAINT LAURENT and much more.

Restir’s interior was designed by Laur Meyrieux and  features an opulent black marble floor, sumptuous leathers for soft furnishings, dark-colored walls and a bewildering array of mirrors, which together achieve an intoxicating, disorientating effect.

1F Galleria, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Tel: (03) 5413-3708; www.restir.com

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During February’s Fashion Week, I was lucky enough to meet the men behind Damir Doma, and as they walked me through their Fall 2009 Collection I fell in love with the brand. Very reminiscent of a Rick Owens collection, Damir Doma is absolute perfection for those of you looking for a darker draping look. Well, it comes as no surprise that Damir Doma is getting even more attention than normal of late, especially with their new store in Paris! For all you French travelers, I would much rather see this than the Eiffel Tower! For more on Damir Doma, and where you can find the store, be sure to check out their website!

This is the second article I’ve worked on today, and I am two for two with amazing content and designers. I’ve been raving about Odyn Vovk for a hot second, and I am always impressed with the work that is done. The collection is very similar to that of Rick Owens, and when you have a collection that is all black, people focus more on the sheer construction of the look. Say what you want about the deep dark looks, but they are pure genius.

Gallery: Odyn Vovk: Fall 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: Men’s Rag