Rick Owens Men's SS12 Paris

[several_girls]

Do you think they hammer the lamb before or after its death?

[voice_on_tape]

Do you think they hammer the lamb before or after its death?

i think its both lol

[Qwerty]

From the other sex's perspective, I'd say the skirts on a man will make us do a double take and I'd be interested in the persona of the wearer. It has to be worn comfortably and nonchalantly or he'll resemble a fashion victim, an absolute turn-off, in which case I'd pass if I were a male and feel self-conscious in them.

As for the pushing of fashion boundaries, I don't think it does, kilts, sarongs, etc. have always existed, and I'm rather disappointed in the tops and outerwear from this collection, he can definitely do better.

His womenswear for SS12 is divine - minimalist but such stunning proportions.

[Faust]

From the other sex's perspective, I'd say the skirts on a man will make us do a double take and I'd be interested in the persona of the wearer. It has to be worn comfortably and nonchalantly or he'll resemble a fashion victim, an absolute turn-off, in which case I'd pass if I were a male and feel self-conscious in them.

As for the pushing of fashion boundaries, I don't think it does, kilts, sarongs, etc. have always existed, and I'm rather disappointed in the tops and outerwear from this collection, he can definitely do better.

His womenswear for SS12 is divine - minimalist but such stunning proportions.

Yes and no. They have existed, but in the contemporary Western society they are seen as absolutely and unmistakably emasculating (unless you are a Scotsman on a national holiday). So, in that way, it is a push. Of course Gaultier has done it long ago, and the Met has even had an exhibition on Men in Skirts. Still, these are full on dresses, so I think there is a push.

Very interesting to hear a woman's perspective though.

[Qwerty]

Hi Faust, You're most welcomed!

Tbh, I *love* these long lean skirts as they are truly graceful and elegant, but you have to tread very carefully in them - they are very difficult to wear without incidents!

Not sure if any guy is ready to do the necessary sacrifices...

rilu, Yes, it takes a real man to carry it off, and when it does, it's really cool to behold.

[Ivans On High]

Has anyone got any pictures of the footwear? Preferably from the showroom?

[mrbeuys]

So, I have been thinking today that of all the recent RO SS collections all the way back to Creatch (which was great) this feels the most articulated. Often his SS collections come across as a bunch of basics and - worst case - some denim and fanny packs and endless variations on the goth street wear thing, but this is something else entirely. Not sure why it took me so long to see it that way, but yeah - it's v good IMO and I am looking forward to seeing it in stores now.

[Faust]

I am curious to see if you change your mind after you see it in stores.

[kunk75]

funny, i liked limo better on the runway than on the shelf but i too like what i have seen of spring/summer thus far

[mrbeuys]

I am curious to see if you change your mind after you see it in stores.

hm, yeah kinda... only bought a dress T and the flappy boots so far and am not seeing myself buying a whole lot more. Too much I already have and while I did try the skirt (and my kids didn't object) it's just not for me and very awkward to walk in.

[Dane]

The one thing I was most interested in doesn't seem to have been picked up by LVR or Antonioli...the horizontal-striated silk blazer.



This leather may be in my future...but agree with Kunk...there are only a handful of days appropriate for a leather jacket in this part of the world, so buying another is a total waste.

[Patroklus]

Get the bomb squad jacket in a leather shell.
LN-CC had a kickass outfit on the men's home page a few months ago that featured a leather over a coat, looked like a leatherblocked coat.

[Dane]

Get the bomb squad jacket in a leather shell.
LN-CC had a kickass outfit on the men's home page a few months ago that featured a leather over a coat, looked like a leatherblocked coat.

What with duties and such, I can only afford to shop with LVR at this point. Even the markup on the locally stocked things are unaffordable.

[Patroklus]

I was only endorsing their styling.

[Dane]

^ fuckers still don't ship to Canada.

I tried to proxy something from them with poor results recently. Anyway, they don't have my size, so moot.