Rick Owens‘ Spring/Summer 2025 menswear collection presents a display of tolerance and diversity, challenging conventional aesthetics with a bold, unifying vision. Known for his avant-garde approach, Owens transforms the runway into a stage for a grand procession, featuring 200 models drawn from local fashion schools, embodying an eclectic mix of jedi robes, funnel-neck biker jackets, and shredded bodysuits.
Owens’ choice to showcase repeated looks in a mass assembly highlights the power of collective expression. This season’s runway at the Palais de Tokyo resonates with an epic grandeur, reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age. The models, moving in synchrony, evoke the magnificence of a Busby Berkeley choreography, blending historical grandeur with contemporary edge.
The collection’s diverse assembly includes regulars and new faces, each wearing designs that reflect Owens’ distinctive style. The outfits, with their exaggerated shoulders and layered fabrics, create an imposing yet cohesive aesthetic. From denim crusted in metallic coatings to leather boots inspired by last season’s balloon designs, the pieces maintain Owens’ signature provocativeness.
This season’s show is is a commentary on the current social climate. Owens seeks to blur the lines between standard conventional aesthetics and alternative beauty, fostering a sense of community and acceptance. His deliberate inclusion of various body types in his casting underscores this commitment, making the collection not just visually stunning, but also socially significant.
The show’s soundtrack, Beethoven’s ‘’Symphony No. 7 Allegretto,’’ amplifies the emotional weight of the spectacle, marrying classical music with cutting-edge fashion. The esplanade’s neoclassical and art deco architecture provides a fitting backdrop, enhancing the visual impact of the collection.
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