Rick Owens answers questions on queer culture, punk gigs and sex clubs | i-D Asks

[@i-D]

What question would you ask Rick Owens? ⬇

[@lykailing2075]

curious to know what Rick Owens thinks about Dune 2 if he's seen it 🖤

[@lbambi]

meow

[@HipsterChainsaw]

Detroit cut, Berlin cut, the homes of techno, the rawest raves during old Detroit’s hay day, what about Detroit? Any specific locations? (we already know city club babe ❤️‍🔥)

[@eleven_roses]

y r u such a weird azz creep???

[@G21089]

What are his, if not favourite, but five touchstone books? I feel like that dude reads a lot

[@alannahsander6767]

"I am one big sloppy sl*t" has to be one of the best lines ever

[@lovedeathdisco]

honoured to be the 69th like of this comment :D

[@candlestickk]

I don’t think so

[@EBear23]

“I have to have a certain amount of cake…. “ I love him so much! Such an incredible person. Everything he has accomplished and how he pushed hard when the culture was SO closed. 🖤

[@skyhigh_butterfly]

haha! Loved that closing statement. (Can relate)

[@misslevina]

question is cake or K? :D

[@bff6434]

lol

[@anathracene]

7:03 the way he says S&M Boulevard instead of Santa Monica Boulevard... gotta love the guy

[@dalfaroux]

what I found funny is how the guy asking made it look as if they were close those nights and Rick was just like "what?"

[@goldengirljay4478]

he seems like he’d be a really chill vampire

[@Man-ej6uv]

he's already a vampire, clearly

[@CEspinal-i6u]

He is. Sometimes chill but always a vampire.

[@n.m.patterson7630]

In Public. For some reason I think he is heck when upset or whatever

[@GugulethuKhuzwayo-u2b]

😂😂

[@genesismakeup]

Draconian.

[@KingJerbear]

I'm not big into fashion, I probably wouldn't even consider wearing any of this man's clothing because it's not for me. But he is just a great human. Very gentle, soft, and kind. You notice how he always gives credit to all those around him? I hope I am this gracious when I am his age, and to be this way after all his hard work and many accomplishments is a feat in itself. Thanks for the video

[@mahalkokayonglahat]

u dont have to wear his crazy stuff, cop a rick vans

[@Bejeodiehrubridjehfoekdjriwknr]

⁠you do realise how outrageously expensive shoes like that are for people not into fashion right?

[@mahalkokayonglahat]

@@Bejeodiehrubridjehfoekdjriwknr he didnt say he cant afford it, i’m from Philippines and i bought the fake one from China, that shoe is not that difficult to be replicated

[@Bejeodiehrubridjehfoekdjriwknr]

@@mahalkokayonglahat yeah but I doubt they'd want to spend the money though. I could afford some rick's but there is no way I'd spend that much on shoes. Fakes is a good point though.

[@youtubeuser8470]

I belive he does dark shit

[@yeshuarc]

Rick has a way with words. I could listen to him yapp for hours. Greatest designer ever imo

[@БорисПрусаков-р1п]

❤!!!!!!!!!❤

[@tn.x31]

fr his voice is so soothing

[@Msantor1605]

For real, bruh. Like, "I'm on my knees with Christine pissing into my mouth..." It's like Beethoven with words...

[@george40nelson4]

He should be a gothic stand up comic ....maybe that is exactly what he is. ? Sort of a dark pan faced Buster Keaton ! LOL

[@__berichh5375]

I agree

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Rick Owens sure is a man of culture. He's always capable of delivering whenever he needs to.

[@blazingstar9638]

Lol yes

[@The40Glock1]

🥴

[@paixmondiale1173]

He’s someone who exploits young artists.

[@perfmiue]

this man has such a gentle demeanor… could listen to him speak all day

[@davidpachecogarcia]

Rick speaks with such a calmness. 🖤 The answer to the all caps is very interesting since he comes off as a quiet person. It’s his inner self expressing itself.

[@Manuel-kx4qt]

damn ricks getting older but he's also looking cooler , inspirational

[@JenniferMyers]

There’s a tenderness about Rick that is so alluring. I love his whole demeanor.

[@imaketrapinmydreamz7972]

False light

[@bff6434]

​@@imaketrapinmydreamz7972exactly 💯... People are so delusional in their idolatry

[@RoboLenin]

Rick is one of those designers who I have the upmost respect for and love their energy, but would never wear the vast majority of his clothing. I love that his sense of humor and the fact that he doesn't take everything so seriously, and that seems to have transferred to a lot of the people that enjoy his work.

[@valentiinasvideos]

He has such a mysterious and vampirelike face, very miraculous too

[@jimpanse5375]

„This is a family magazine right“ I laughed so hard I cant

[@rainando3034]

What a cool fucking guy man.

[@Angels-3xist]

I love that he is so open to sharing so much of his time and how he thinks. For people that work so hard to have such a deep and ethical generosity of spirit is very admirable. Even if he wasn’t one of the best designers in the world he would still be an utterly wise and wonderful and fascinating human. Plus he has some astronomical levels of zen. The Constantine Kaloutas shoot reminded me instantly of the art of Hannah Faith Yata. Very cool. Off to make persimmon cookies.

[@HipsterChainsaw]

Love seeing him let these stories out, his success to me is truly empowering due to who he is as a modern designer.

[@rimam3833]

I've admired him for years and years. And I think he is one of the rare people I admire artistically who is also a really kind human being. It's so rare. I hope young creatives look to him as a role model. He truly has paved his own path, unique and weird as it is, stayed true to that, and been incredibly successful in that. So much YES.

[@deendaniels2365]

''I don't need it, so I don't lack it'' - that will forever remain in my heart. Thank you RICK OWENS

[@dianatyler3238]

Rick, bless you for being your true unapologetic self. We could all do well to learn from you and simply be who we are. You come across as genuine, kind, and non-judgemental. The world would be a much better place if more people exhibited those qualities.

[@Smelly285]

He’s so fucking gay I love it

[@candlestickk]

How come?

[@boardante8454]

hes not gay hes married to a woman

[@Pk-yv3yg]

i like how bro has a specific answer to each question like he thought of it already

[@plutobaby9996]

I think the lore behind Rick Owens the brand is that his brand is himself it’s not like other designers where the collections are an exploration of their mind expressed through style and silouhette. Rick is so authentic that he can drop similar looking collections but the subtle differences are what make them fresh

[@jiaweiqin1237]

Wow. That was thoroughly enjoyable. He is so articulate, calm and thoughtful, much more than I could have had anticipated. Thank you iD

[@fightvale57]

Rick seems like such a sweetheart of a man. I think that part of duality makes for the blackest blacks and is why his art is so powerful. I think so many people have it wrong,backwards even, when it comes to dark arts.

[@flx.x]

When I realized Rick was only writing in al l caps, it reminded me of Herbert Bayer who said, you only need one alphabet, because the letters are the same in uppercase or lowercase. I think it is beautiful to have such subtle details in and around your work, it makes me believe you truley care about what you do

[@Nimpd]

I think in his previous life, Rick was either a Pharaoh King or a Pharaoh Priest! He's a time traveler 😊

[@n.m.patterson7630]

Interesting

[@lovedeathdisco]

this was such a unique interview, and incredibly insightful. aways enjoy hearing rick's mind, but this was special being an amalgamation of questions from long time friends of his.

[@pulse3290]

rick is cool asf man he seems like a chill ass dude

[@tomperry5947]

Rick is elegant debauchery and that’s why we love him

[@guslegarcon]

this man has such a good aura.

[@n.m.patterson7630]

How can you tell without meeting?

[@TheSmokingHatManSeesYou]

Your speaking out the rear.

[@lordrobin20]

Finally an interview, with the dark lord himself.

[@SpookyConcepts]

Rick is one of the greatest that will ever do it. I treasure every interview he does

[@hoodfantasy_us]

rick owens lookin like a evil villain from harry potter

[@404tita]

i always wanted to make this question about the CAPS THANK U DANIELLE 🙏🏻🙏🏻😭 I WAITED ALMOST 10 YEARS

[@MakingaStink]

Bless his heart, completely takes me out of my world. Would love to see my life through his eyes for just one day

[@saccharineserf7316]

he's so real

[@BotanaManTVOfficial]

🤣

[@calicojakk9974]

I really like the point he made about the energy out there around using social media to build a brand. There’s so much noise to get through it almost seems impossible.

[@jpk5073]

Love him he's so independent and not involved in those hideous corporations like LVMH or Kering etc

[@prodwh1]

rick is so honest. i love him for that.

[@patriciainportland5567]

What?! A personal fog machine?! *I* want a personal fog machine! And the boots to hold said machine! Everytime I've walked into a room like I owned the place I've felt like something was missing. That something was a personal fog machine.

[@RitualoftheHabit]

The show he did with the handheld fog machines was brilliant, one of the best fashion shows ive seen in years. The fact that eventually the models kinda just disappear as the fog gets heavier so you only see flashes of the reflective garments!! Love

[@hayleyanna2625]

Such a cool guy. I adore his aesthetic. I am unconventional and have had to endure abuse for most of my life. I handle it much better now but artist's like this are important to those of us considered "outsiders" Great video. Cheers ID! 🖤

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Ummmmmm... Just my 3¢.... I'm definitely interested in seeing what Rick is designing.. BUT..just never felt intersted in him personally because he always seemed guarded in past interviews I had seen. That being said ... today this totally changed my previous thought!! Simply because he Is a very unique and deeply interesting person who is clearly genuine and sincere!!! Thank you Rick for showing that to me today!!

[@SgtSwampDonkey]

bro is so unintentionally funny in such a good way 😂

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Rick owens is the only person who could walk onto the set of any Harry Potter movie and not need ANYTHING!

[@phrawga]

Really an amazing interview, and Ricks always such a great interviewee, such intimate concise answers. I really respect his humility.

[@Darkteryx]

Need more content like this with other designer! Thanks i-D for giving this joyful content

[@corpsey3211]

8:30 He even sees a fights as an art 😭😭

[@dannyoleary7232]

sissy misfit is a true icon and a star, so glad they got to work together!!

[@WTF.is.he.wearing-fr1jr]

He has a way with words .. very eloquent & thoughtful .. he is the major designer that hasn’t sold his soul to the industry .. I wear his designs exclusively for the last 12 years . Also Michele Lamy is my power animal. Both are cultured , traveled and unapologetic authentic

[@photokunstler]

Rick is just the sweetest badass in town. So lovely, calm, collected and insightful. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 I watch or listen to anything he puts out. Love it all

[@nayibdelarosa510]

Rick is a blessing to us new designers and makers In the industry, he has this dark, beautiful, enchanting most times mysterious way of being. I’ll ask him, what decisión in his career or decisions in his career took him to be here he is now.

[@MichaelMaibach-youw]

Thank you Rick for this kind interview. Greetings from Germany.

[@souslejean7674]

Such an elegance and certainty. Love him so much

[@selenaclarke]

such Grace, kindness, generosity

[@pafcarnaval]

I feel like he is my real 🧝‍♂️ fashion magic Elrond 👑✨

[@mitosinka32]

this interview is everything wow

[@MaitLember]

🎤 Rick Owens discusses his intertwined work and personal life, his writing style, and the artifice in his communication. 00:28 Rick Owens sees his work as an extension of his life, blurring the lines between work and personal life. 00:28 Owens writes in all caps to make a proclamation and add an artifice to his communication. 01:14 🎩 Rick Owens discusses fashion influences, personal style, and the impact of Dr. Martens. 03:55 Rick Owens reflects on Michelle wearing Stephen Jones hats and the unique style choices made. 03:55 Rick Owens describes the special magic of Dr. Martens and compares them to a male corset. 04:37 Rick Owens talks about the visual impact of Dr. Martens laced up to the ankle creating a corset-like effect. 04:49 🎤 Rick Owens reminisces about fights at The Spotlight Bar and praises Vaginal Davis for her contributions to subculture. 08:30 Rick Owens shares a memorable fight incident at The Spotlight Bar 08:30 Vaginal Davis is celebrated for her bands, zines, and art galleries 09:10 🍰 Rick Owens discusses life lessons, diet obsession, and admiration for helping underground artists. 12:59 Rick shares life lessons of not expecting fairness and planning for the worst 12:59 Rick admits to being undisciplined with a food obsession for cakes, sugar, and cheeseburgers 13:40 👁 Rick Owens discusses reactions to his non-conforming aesthetic, challenges societal beauty standards, and advocates for diversity. 16:40 Rick Owens challenges intolerance and societal beauty norms by blurring boundaries and providing alternatives. 16:40 He acknowledges receiving stares for his look but sees it as a reaction to hostility and a way to offer different options. 17:19 Owens believes in creating space for those who don't conform to limited beauty standards, emphasizing diversity and choice.

[@Loulou______]

Our Central Valley Mexican King!🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@veronicareyes513]

Omg I thought me and my friend were the only ones to say this 😂 all hail our latino central valley king! 🇲🇽🫶🏼

[@onemorechris]

so chill to listen to. Geobaskets are the greatest shoes i have ever owned. Thanks for keeping me feet warm Rick

[@b3naqua]

Omg the opening quote alone 🥲 punk af lol

[@austiebosty027]

so happy to say that im living while this legend is breathing, love you rick! this was an amazing watch. (also I loved his comment about phoniness' in the industry because that is one thing i fear the most)

[@JonVinci]

But it has nothing to do with you lol

[@lvrn124]

I could watch rick all day.

[@thecaptainplus]

"I would be the head gardener at the Vatican" That is such a specific and interesting response, it like he's thought that question very thoroughly, yet awnsered it at a moments notice. You can tell he thinks a bout a lot of things. no other way to describe it.

[@willemowen2515]

Took me awhile to appreciate fashion but I’m glad my entry point was Rick Owen’s.

[@StevensVidz]

Truly gifted to live in the same timeline as this being (Rick Owens)

[@Jason_wears_stuff]

Anytime there’s a Rick interview I must consume!

[@gregdahlen4375]

i could imagine rick has something interesting to say about everything. perhaps he could run for office his ears bend outwards interestingly at the top, sort of making him look yoda or gargoyle ish. maybe that helped form his aesthetic

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Love this man. Words of wisdom galore 🖤🖤🖤

[@MonicaNewman-s2y]

You’re always a step ahead with your content.

[@SUB-IN-SUPER]

Having rick saying ""I am one big sloppy slvt"" is the most rick thing I've heard.

[@angeliquegrijalva4208]

LOVE RICK❤❤❤❤❤ I have been so inspired by his work & personality 🎉❤🎉 and YES I WOULD WEAR HIS CLOTHES 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@katherinesol4267]

He represents fashion culture, everything about him is so beautiful and somber . 🖤him

[@strubbleler]

i have no idea who this is, and i am the furthest away from fashion ( i tend to avoid brand labels ), but this was still interesting, what a lovely guy

[@warrenlwolfe]

This would be someone to look into. He is a visionary designer and his runway presentations - casting, music, set design/ location, and styling are incredible post modern gothic fantasies

[@-meep5494]

Look at some of his clothes they are pretty cool

[@itächiundrwrld777]

I didn’t know I needed this interview 😂😂💀💀💀

[@tehkuwen5222]

Rick is really funny in this interview

[@castoputa]

Of course he knows the Divine David intimately, take his advice and look him up! One of the wittiest humans of all time 🖤

[@A_Towne]

That’s an A$AP Rocky song PMW 16:00

[@dinaalajbegovic705]

He's so gay and iconic I love himmmmmm

[@ultraviolencearts8946]

Rick Owens is such an inspiration to the fashion & art world, great watch! 🔥👁️🔥

[@melissalee7923]

What he does takes such hard work, he has the heart of a queen bee

[@whitneywhitney8356]

This was awesome 👏 ❤

[@ProdByCanty]

Rick seems soo down to earth! love it

[@mich3134]

adding “David, sequins…at brunch? Hmmmm” to my daily lexicon

[@inkarlcerating]

Always pausing in between to write down the special delicious words coming out from Him Haha ❤️🖤 Viva Rick and his people

[@neuronaljunctiondecay5673]

this is cultish behavior and an ultra-manufactured ‘personality’

[@inkarlcerating]

@@neuronaljunctiondecay5673 or maybe I’m Just a fan of him

[@neuronaljunctiondecay5673]

@@inkarlceratinghe sucked the blood

[@TheSmokingHatManSeesYou]

Oooh anothertransformer, how neat!

[@inkarlcerating]

@@neuronaljunctiondecay5673 I know right haha

[@Nickhill33]

This was so important to make

[@iwasinabandonce]

DIVINE DAVID MENTION! 🎉

[@tabletbooks4967]

Would haved loved to know what question the opening quote is an answer to.

[@bendrake9741]

Cracked the lucite on my kiss heels near the top from clubbing in them! Just a tiny bit though they're okay.

[@Willowtree82]

Rick needs to do a nod to some 1930s Hugo Boss German edition but in all black

[@hijackjoe]

I didn't know this person existed. Awesome interview.

[@caketinfairy]

Oh I'm OBSESSED. I love the cuts of his designs SO MUCH. If he made work in my colours I would be decked out 💖 loved the intro 🌦️

[@Swissas]

Rick is such an inspiration

[@tashaallen8359]

Designers are real freaks.

[@beibiboi2]

So glad I clicked on this!

[@mrblf652]

Great interview!!!

[@soldoutclothing]

Loved this 🖤

[@skylar8685]

DAVID HOYLES text had me cackling

[@TheVanityJunkie]

12:40 yesss! Thanks for Making me much less boring Ricky