RICK OWENS SS24 "LIDO" COLLECTION

Rick Owens SS24 LIDO: A Dark Elegance in the Heart of Paris

In a world teetering on the edge of uncertainty, Rick Owens' Spring/Summer 2024 Menswear Collection emerges as a beacon of "grim, determined elegance." Presented in the iconic Palais de Tokyo, Owens' latest collection is a masterful blend of sumptuous fabrics and inventive construction, all unified by the designer's signature color: black.

Defying expectations, Owens' collection remains loyal to black, a color he describes as "formal, restrained, albeit admittedly drama queen." This choice allows the focus to shift to extraordinary craftsmanship and fabric quality, presenting a collection that's both otherworldly and grounded in sophistication.

The show opens with radical flared pants, cinched at very high waists, creating an illusion of endless legs reminiscent of the supermodel era. These are paired with small tops in silk or leather, tightly wrapped around the shoulders and chest, crafting elongated, almost alien silhouettes.

Amidst colored smoke and drifting ash, the collection unfolds. Owens introduces strange, smoke-stack protrusions on shoulders, evolving into his iconic linebacker proportions, yet executed in featherlight, mille-feuille constructions. This theatrical presentation enhances the collection's otherworldly aura.

The climax of the show features billowing shirts, tunics, parkas, and robes in lustrous habotai silk, a material typically reserved for linings, showcasing Owens' flair for reimagining materials. The models' feet are adorned with radical boots, akin to pneumatic walking braces, adding to the collection's avant-garde appeal.

While the collection may carry a hint of grimness, it overflows with grandeur and artistic expression. Rick Owens' SS24 Menswear Collection stands as a testament to his ability to create beauty in the bleakest of times, offering a vision of hope and resilience through the lens of fashion.

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