“In a fashion climate ruled by luxury-goods conglomerates and an excess of merchandise that is both overwhelming and, increasingly, banal, Owens’ less-than-conventional career trajectory – his business turned over more than $50m last year – is an inspiration.” (Independent) “Last year, nearly a quarter of luxury products were bought by the Japanese, according to...

Since I missed most of the early spring shopping, the first order of business when I landed in NYC was to hit the stores. I arrived at my Brooklyn home from JFK at 1am and was out the door by 11am on the most glorious spring day to make the rounds of the New...

As the fashion scene descends on Paris Fashion Week—and inevitably on the Rick Owens’ Palais Royal store—they’re sure to come across LA-based designer Dafne Balatsos’ grouping of spiked and studded leather goods at Owens’ retail haven. Balatsos worked for Owens for 12 years and made the transition with the designer during those crucial first...