Rick Owens

The 'godfather of brutalist chic' and avant-garde fashion.

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Occupation

Fashion Designer

Born

November 18, 1962

Zodiac

Scorpio

23,294

days alive

63

years old

Born
November 18, 1962
Zodiac
♏︎Scorpio·tiger 🐅
Updated Jul 2026

About

Rick Owens is an American fashion designer based in Paris known for his dark, avant-garde aesthetic. His designs have influenced contemporary high fashion and streetwear.

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  • •He is known for his signature brutalist furniture collection, which often utilizes materials like concrete, plywood, and camel bone.
  • •His iconic high-top sneakers, often referred to by fans as 'Geobaskets,' significantly contributed to the rise of high-end luxury streetwear.
  • •Owens has used controversial methods in his runway shows, including displaying models wearing other models as backpacks and featuring synchronized step dancers.

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Sun Sign

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Planetary positions calculated for November 18, 1962

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2024
Day 22,324
Age 61

Paris Fashion Week Show

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96%
Jan 1, 2024

Showcases latest collection at Paris Fashion Week.

2023
Day 21,959
Age 60

Collaboration with Dr. Martens

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96%
Jan 1, 2023

Continues ongoing collaboration with Dr. Martens.

2017
Day 19,768
Age 54

Rick Owens Furniture Exhibition

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96%
Jan 1, 2017

Exhibits furniture designs.

2013
Day 18,307
Age 50

Acquires Majority Stake by Eurazeo

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2013

Eurazeo acquires a majority stake in the Rick Owens brand.

2011
Day 17,576
Age 48

Publication of Rick Owens Book

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96%
Jan 1, 2011

Rizzoli publishes a book dedicated to his work.

2006
Day 15,750
Age 43

Married Michele Lamy

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96%
Jan 1, 2006

Marries Michèle Lamy, his longtime muse and business partner.

2003
Day 14,654
Age 40

Moved Showroom to Paris

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 2003
2002
Day 14,289
Age 39

CFDA Perry Ellis Award

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96%
Jan 1, 2002

Wins the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Perry Ellis Award.

2001
Day 13,924
Age 38

Partnership with Eo Bocci Associati

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96%
Jan 1, 2001

Forms a partnership with Eo Bocci Associati for European distribution.

Day 13,924
Age 38

First Runway Show in New York

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2001

Presents his first runway show during New York Fashion Week.

Day 13,924
Age 38

Creative Director at Revillon

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96%
Jan 1, 2001

Appointed creative director at French fur house Revillon.

1994
Day 11,367
Age 31

Launch of Own Label

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96%
Jan 1, 1994

Launches his own fashion label, 'Rick Owens'.

1990
Day 9,906
Age 27

Worked for Charles Kleibacker

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1990

Worked for Charles Kleibacker after moving back to Los Angeles.

1988
Day 9,175
Age 25

Began Pattern Making Classes

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1988

Started taking pattern-making and draping classes at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College.

1983
Day 7,349
Age 20

Moved to Los Angeles

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1983
Day 7,349
Age 20

Dropped out of Otis/Parsons

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1983

Drops out of Otis/Parsons School of Design after two years.

1980
Day 6,253
Age 17

Enrolls at Otis/Parsons

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96%
Jan 1, 1980

Enrolls at Otis/Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles to study fine art.

1962
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Age 0

Birth of Rick Owens

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Nov 18, 1962

Born in Porterville, California.