Description
[Product Specifications]
Material :
UPPER 100% GOAT LEATHER
LINING 100% CALF LEATHER
INSOLE 100% CALF LEATHER
SOLE 100% COW LEATHER
SOLE DETAIL 100% THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE
Orgin : Italy
THIS WINGED CANTILEVER 8 IS AN OPEN SANDAL WITH A THIN STRAP RUNNING OVER THE TOE. IT HAS AN ENCLOSED BACK THAT WRAPS AROUND THE ANKLE AND ARCS OVER THE BRIDGE OF THE FOOT. RISING TO ABOVE-ANKLE HEIGHT AT BACK, IT PLUNGES WITH A SPLIT AT CENTER FRONT. IT FEATURES A SQUARE TOE AND AN 8CM CANTILEVER HEEL. THIS LIGHTWEIGHT GOAT LEATHER IS VEG TANNED AND HAS A SMOOTH SHINY SURFACE.
[Brand Introduction]
Rick Owens is an American designer known for his dark avant-garde aesthetic, blending gothic, futuristic elements, and deconstructed tailoring. With his unique vision, he has secured an iconic place in the fashion industry and is often referred to as the "Godfather of Dark Fashion." Owens founded his brand in 1994 in the U.S., later relocating to Paris in 2003, where he debuted at Paris Fashion Week. Over the years, the brand has expanded into a comprehensive design universe, covering apparel, footwear, furniture, and fragrances.
Owens' design philosophy is distinctive, characterized by asymmetrical cuts, elongated silhouettes, layered styling, and a dark color palette (black, gray, and beige). His inspirations come from gothic culture, architecture, and underground music, incorporating futuristic and industrial aesthetics into his creations. The brand consists of multiple lines: Rick Owens (main line) represents luxury avant-garde fashion, featuring signature pieces such as leather jackets and Geobasket sneakers. Meanwhile, DRKSHDW (Dark Shadow) is a casual, streetwear-focused line, offering denim, cotton essentials, and iconic pieces like Ramones sneakers and Cargo Sneakers. Owens has also collaborated with brands like Moncler, Champion, and Veja, extending his reach beyond fashion. Additionally, Rick Owens Home explores minimalist dark aesthetics in furniture design.
Some of the brand’s most recognizable pieces include Geobasket Sneakers (high-top sneakers inspired by basketball shoes), Ramones Sneakers (a chunkier take on Converse Chuck Taylor), and Bauhaus Cargo Pants (asymmetrical utility pants). Rick Owens' avant-garde vision has made him an influential figure in the fashion world, attracting a dedicated following, including Kanye West, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and Travis Scott. More than just a brand, Rick Owens represents a minimalist, futuristic, and boundary-pushing lifestyle.