https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:31:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684656 Sat, 04 Aug 2012 01:38:33 +0000 catgirl 684656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I'm logging back in to record my change of heart, since my own beloved blush leather jacket is also a little dirty by design. What is throwing me off, as LBG said, is the white. I'm not a big fan of white in general. So dirty and white is not my cuppa. If this were dirty and grey, you know I'd love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684652 Sat, 04 Aug 2012 01:34:22 +0000 Lyrebirdgully 684652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on Team RATE, Team Neutral and Team Muted so the shaded, subtle "dirty" surface effect is right up my alley! LOVE!<br /> I do think the pairing of this item with the black pants and white top is throwing off the look for some viewers, as these colours read as high contrast /bright when combined, and tend to show up the "dirty" aspect -- not in a good way.<br /> I agree that the jacket is a bit voluminous on you - it appears to be sized for someone taller, possibly with a larger bust; but as you clearly love it, here's how I would deal with the volume. I would play up/ intensify the intentionality of the dirty surface by wearing this jacket with similar "dirt" colours- earthy brown, camel, fawn, perhaps dark grey, etc. I am thinking lighter mid tones -( rather than a dark chocolate, for example) - to create a head-to-toe column of colour which will tend to take the eye down beyond the bulk at the hips. The following example colour schemes are Rick Owens<br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YHha6Fm6jfE/Tqacl_CYYWI/AAAAAAAAE3I/qvfaqVlyBDw/s1600/rick-owens-aw-2011-xxxvi.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YHha.....-xxxvi.jpg</a><br /> RO again-- I know it's a man, but just for the colour scheme, the leggings and the fab snakeskin boots!<br /> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tqVlqoetzjI/S3iiPhy_b-I/AAAAAAAAAOk/3gS09ltq7NE/ro2.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://lh6.ggpht.com/_tqVlqoet.....NE/ro2.jpg</a><br /> Do you have any fawn SUEDE boots or sandals/ wedges?<br /> PS I think earrings that are either compact or chunky or bold will look extra interesting with this jacket too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684501 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:39:10 +0000 rae 684501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Um, if you decide not to keep it, I'll wear it, dirt and all! Seriously, I love this. Call me crazy, but the idea of faux dirt makes me smile, and it reminds me of my white Bebe jacket because of the draping. And yes, I DO remember those crazily paint spattered jeans, and now I want some for myself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684495 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:28:07 +0000 Debbie 684495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like it you should wear it. It is very different and not everyone can pull it off but you can! You are not loosing anything by experimenting with it so I thik you should. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684448 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:24:22 +0000 ironkurtin 684448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enginemom - it may be, but I think it's supposed to. I think RO makes these jackets to deliberately incite the kinds of reactions I got above because he's playing with ideas of fit, function, fabric, etc. I guess that doesn't make the item always flattering, but it certainly makes it interesting.</p> <p>This chick wears all sorts of RO items and to be frank I don't find them terribly flattering even on her very tall and slim frame, but I am drawn to them anyway.<br /> <a href="http://www.thedivinitus.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thedivinitus.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684407 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:20:25 +0000 Anonymous 684407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The "dirty" part doesn't bother me. I like that sort of look as well and gives it a RATE dimension. But the front drapey part seems like just too much fabric. Is there a way to alter or tailor it to reduce the amount of fabric? I have a simular style jacket (front drapey, slim in back) with much less fabric in the front and I think that makes it much more wearable and tip it into the "awesome" category. The volume seems to be overwhelming your frame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684399 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:05:42 +0000 Janet 684399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know why -- it might be my slight OCD manifesting itself (and I've just spent two solid hours scrubbing my studio clean!) -- but deliberately ripped/shredded somehow doesn't bother me the way deliberately "dirty" does. </p> <p>If it doesn't bother you, enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684393 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:47:20 +0000 Jem 684393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's kindof cool and fits your style. You seem to like things that are a funky and different and interesting and that's what this is. I can see why you like it. Hey, it's free and it's kinda cool. I think you should just wear it when you feel like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684391 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:41:13 +0000 ironkurtin 684391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Guys, seriously, I am not dyeing a RO jacket! I'm intrigued why so many people think the "dirty" thing is a dealbreaker. It kinda looks like a tea stain. I might give this jacket a tougher bleach bath, but otherwise, it's really not a thang for me. (Maybe this is a 90s nostalgia thing for me, Helmut Lang and others put out paint-spattered and deliberately "dirty" clothing, remember?)</p> <p>I checked with fashion friend and she says RO intentionally cuts them tight to the shoulders in back for some reason, and all of her RO jackets are like that. This fits the way it's supposed to. Now I just need to decide if I like it. Kinda do, so far... it feels very me and I'm trying to figure out why. I will also say I think it looks better in motion than in still shots.</p> <p>Don't want to be a fashion victim, or the-label-makes-it-great, but there's some confluence in this jacket that is intriguing to me. Although it doesn't seem to be batting win on YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684338 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:48:05 +0000 catgirl 684338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dye it. Love the cut but not the dirt factor.</p> <p>Then again, I've bought two intentionally destroyed and chopped up leather jackets, so maybe I should shut up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684311 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:14:06 +0000 Janet 684311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's kind of cool, but I really can't get past the "dirty" aspect. Perhaps a dye job? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684309 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:07:46 +0000 Diana 684309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, although it does look a wee bit tight in the back. The dirt thing - I'd have to see it in person, because it could look very cool or it could look just dirty. </p> <p>And totally jealous that you have such a friend. I think most of my friends wouldn't even know who RO *is*. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684307 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:00:21 +0000 judy 684307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote awesome! Consider yourself blessed. Nice friend, too. How is it buttoned up? If it's thin enough, it can be a great layering piece under a bigger thicker coat in winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684247 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:41:28 +0000 MNsara 684247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorable in the back, maybe* too much* in the front. But have you tried it with a black turtleneck? Admittedly not for August, but I could see that combo coming out in TX in the "winter".</p> <p>The intential dirt may or may not bother me. What shade of dirt is it - taupe, grey, ? What happens if you intentionally layer it over a turtleneck or *high* crewneck of that same color?</p> <p>P.S. This is only if it's free to you. If you are buying it, I'd probably move on. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684227 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:26:08 +0000 rachylou 684227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's you. I rather like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684182 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:59:41 +0000 ironkurtin 684182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eh, maybe Rick Owens doesn't work for my body. Hardly a tragedy. Will wear it the rest of today and see how I feel about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684174 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:55:04 +0000 Angie 684174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye it's somewhere in-between. Not awesome and not ridiculous. Just okay. There is slightly too much volume in the front (and it's too long too) for it to look amazing. </p> <p>FWIW, that's my opinion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684168 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:52:12 +0000 ironkurtin 684168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LF - The "dirt" is a fabric treatment, it's not coming off. The 30-minute bleach dip I did definitely lightened it all, but it's still there.</p> <p>I guess I'm not really fussed about the dirty part. The jacket really just looks like it's been worn a while - not like I got thrown to the grown and trampled or anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684155 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:45:43 +0000 Anonymous 684155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket is nice! I'm just not sure everyone will 'get' the intentionally dirty bit. Is the 'dirt' woven into the fabric, or can it be cleaned? Cos if it could, I'd say it's a winner. If not, I'm afraid it's 'tacky' IMO! Sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684153 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:45:18 +0000 ironkurtin 684153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit - It is a very soft, very lightweight corded cotton. It drapes very easily. I'm wearing it in the office now with no issue typing. Also, the pockets are in really the best possible place. The back is definitely a bit tight, but not impossibly so.</p> <p>Mo, I have now washed this twice and given it a 30-minute bleach dip. This is as clean-looking as it is going to get. TBH that doesn't bother me - let other people think it's dirty, whatever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684152 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:43:40 +0000 cinnamon fern 684152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it! It does look a teeny bit too tight across the back, but if it's denim or something like that it should stretch out a bit and be perfect. If you don't want it you are welcome to send it to me :)</p> <p>I have no opinion on the intentionally dirty aspect, since I can't see that in the picture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684148 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:40:23 +0000 biscuitsmom 684148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with JR on this </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684138 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:28:03 +0000 lynne 684138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it. There's an insouciant quality about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684135 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:26:37 +0000 Mo 684135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And if it needs a good home, I'd foster it with care lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684134 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:25:50 +0000 Mo 684134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say if it's a freebie, give it a wash and see what happens! I kinda love the quirky asymmetry of it. Now, the intentional dirty look . . . maybe on boots, but not so much a white jacket! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684127 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:18:56 +0000 JR 684127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Intentionally dirty? No thank you. It is still dirty and nobody seeing you will know that it's on purpose. I think designers sometimes jump the shark and if you need footnotes to explain an outfit, it's not a keeper.</p> <p>Can't say I'm crazy about the cut either. If you shortened the sleeves, it might work, but from the front right now, it just looks several sizes too big.</p> <p>This is, of course, just my opinion, but I just can't vote awesome on this one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684126 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:18:16 +0000 Anonymous 684126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks to me like the back is pulling, that it is too narrow across shoulders and causing that puffing on the shoulder line.</p> <p>The front looks interesting but I think it would annoy me how floppy it is. Is it made of some kind of canvas? How stiff is it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684113 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:11:06 +0000 rute 684113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not crazy about the front, but I kind of love the style! I can see it with black skinnies and boots and a fitted top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rick-owens-awesome-or-absurd#post-684112 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:08:45 +0000 ironkurtin 684112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So a clothing designer friend of mine has been passing along many samples and other things. This is a Rick Owens jacket which is intentionally dirty, of all things. Is it crazy awesome on me, or just ridiculous? I'm not keeping something nuts in my closet just because of a label.</p> <p>The front is drapey and the back is tight, I'm assuming this is intentional. If this jacket were any bigger the front would be mad fabric! </p>