Rick Owens (b. 1962, Porterville, California) is one of the most influential voices in contemporary fashion and collectible design. After founding his eponymous label in Los Angeles in 1994, Owens relocated to Paris in 2003, where he continues to develop a multidisciplinary practice spanning fashion, furniture, interiors, and art. Working independently, he has established a singular visual language defined by sculptural form, material integrity, and a compelling tension between Brutalism and romanticism, where the body, architecture, and object coexist within a unified aesthetic.

Alongside his fashion collections, Owens has developed a distinctive body of collectible furniture and objects, exploring raw and elemental materials such as plywood, marble, alabaster, bronze, and horn. Characterised by monolithic forms, architectural proportions, and an uncompromising approach to materiality, his works blur the boundaries between functional design and sculpture. Exhibited internationally in museums, galleries, and cultural institutions, his furniture reflects the same radical vision that has defined his fashion practice. Recipient of numerous honours, including the CFDA Perry Ellis Award (2002) and the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), Owens continues to challenge conventional disciplines, shaping one of the most distinctive creative practices of his generation.