Not only has Owen's traversed his career, but he has also reinvented himself as a masterful operation-fulfilment in the fashion world, not just a fashion designer because of his out-of-the-box style fusion of avant-garde style, bold personality, and dark humor. For him, performance in the runway seems to have been transformed from a traditional fashion show into a far more immersive performance experience borderline to a different kind of performance altogether. His work is dark sculptural sometimes with an aura of rebellion even apocalyptic but theatricality really puts him a league apart. From showcasing step dancers to building large, dystopic environments, Owens commands his catwalk as a creative ground for syncretism between fashion and art. He nimbly pushes extreme, piling irony and humor into his presentations, making moments provocative and unforgettable. His dry, self-knowing wit is well-expressed in playful collaborations, unexpected accessories, and audacious stunts that keep audiences buzzing long after the final walk.
Whether it is strapping models in elaborate harnesses or designing explosive, otherworldly settings, Rick Owens continues to be a pivotal figure of performance art within the fashion industry. As we head towards his Spring/Summer 2025 show at Paris Fashion Week, we'll look back at Rick Owens' most outrageous and unforgettable moments on the runway ever for L'OFFICIEL.
