review: the Rick Owens classic leather jacket
a cold spring uniform // rick owens leather jacket (similar here and here) / ryan tank (in XS) /
h&m sweatpants (in S) / nike air max (similar) / everlane petra tote
spring to me is synonymous with leather jacket weather; that perfect balance of chilly sunshine and later-afternoon warmth.
i recently got a dream foundation piece: the Rick Owens classic leather jacket. for those of you who are also considering this piece, here is my review – hope it's helpful!
the leather/materials: i don't own many astronomically expensive items in my wardrobe, but like an impeccably crafted Hermès bag, the RO jacket lives up to the hype. it is a beautiful garment inside and out. the leather (regular lamb, not blistered) is thick with a fine grain throughout. the wool ribbed side panels at the sleeves are a fine, silky knit. with the weight of the leather and the attention to cut and stitching, the jacket keeps its own shape and structured drape and has an almost sculptural quality to it. (i imagine that this is what it must feel like to wear couture.)
h&m sweatpants (in S) / nike air max (similar) / everlane petra tote
spring to me is synonymous with leather jacket weather; that perfect balance of chilly sunshine and later-afternoon warmth.
i recently got a dream foundation piece: the Rick Owens classic leather jacket. for those of you who are also considering this piece, here is my review – hope it's helpful!
the leather/materials: i don't own many astronomically expensive items in my wardrobe, but like an impeccably crafted Hermès bag, the RO jacket lives up to the hype. it is a beautiful garment inside and out. the leather (regular lamb, not blistered) is thick with a fine grain throughout. the wool ribbed side panels at the sleeves are a fine, silky knit. with the weight of the leather and the attention to cut and stitching, the jacket keeps its own shape and structured drape and has an almost sculptural quality to it. (i imagine that this is what it must feel like to wear couture.)
the leather retains a certain structure without being stiff
the fit: the sizing definitely runs a bit small (particularly in the shoulder/through the arms, where the jacket is most form-fitting). i'm usually a 0-2/XS (sometimes a S) in most designer sizing, and i'm wearing an IT 40. i tried on the 38 as well, but it was a bit too tight for my liking in the shoulder and body. the 38 might have stretched out a bit after breaking in, but i prefer the 40 as a more comfortable yet still form-fitting size.
the look: a seasonless classic in my book. i'm generally not a head-to-toe RO kind of person. that said, i find his leather jackets to be incredibly easy to incorporate into a variety of wardrobes and styles. they manage to be both iconic and low-key. many Rick fans collect his leather jackets, and it's easy to see why.
worth it? yes – if you love leather jackets and wear them as a foundation season after season (as i do), this is a worthy splurge. it really depends on your lifestyle, budget, and wardrobe priorities.
since my spring wardrobe planning post, i've been living in my ryan tanks (thinking of getting a few more in the S for a bit more slouch factor) and Yohji-esque H&M sweatpants. both pieces are easily the best basics i've bought this season, and i wore them all through my Japan trip.
**as an alternative to the RO, i also love these similarly luxe versions by Veda and Vince (currently on sale).
P.S.: doing my yearly spring closet cleanout at the shop. will be updating all week :)
do you have any Rick Owens pieces? what are you feeling for spring?
the fit: the sizing definitely runs a bit small (particularly in the shoulder/through the arms, where the jacket is most form-fitting). i'm usually a 0-2/XS (sometimes a S) in most designer sizing, and i'm wearing an IT 40. i tried on the 38 as well, but it was a bit too tight for my liking in the shoulder and body. the 38 might have stretched out a bit after breaking in, but i prefer the 40 as a more comfortable yet still form-fitting size.
the look: a seasonless classic in my book. i'm generally not a head-to-toe RO kind of person. that said, i find his leather jackets to be incredibly easy to incorporate into a variety of wardrobes and styles. they manage to be both iconic and low-key. many Rick fans collect his leather jackets, and it's easy to see why.
worth it? yes – if you love leather jackets and wear them as a foundation season after season (as i do), this is a worthy splurge. it really depends on your lifestyle, budget, and wardrobe priorities.
since my spring wardrobe planning post, i've been living in my ryan tanks (thinking of getting a few more in the S for a bit more slouch factor) and Yohji-esque H&M sweatpants. both pieces are easily the best basics i've bought this season, and i wore them all through my Japan trip.
**as an alternative to the RO, i also love these similarly luxe versions by Veda and Vince (currently on sale).
P.S.: doing my yearly spring closet cleanout at the shop. will be updating all week :)
do you have any Rick Owens pieces? what are you feeling for spring?
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