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This latest design marks the newest addition to the Rick Owens hoodie range, furthering the designer’s exploration of big silhouettes, irregular forms, and other sculptural elements.Whereas the regular Owens hoodie was where the label first introduced its architectural style, this version of the hoodie continues to push those concepts to new heights (literally), featuring a stunningly pointed hood which makes up the key element of the look.
Defining the Silhouette: The Mountain’s Distinctive Language
Then there’s the hood – it’s large and pointed, which makes sense considering the name ‘mountain’! Unlike your typical hoodie where the hood wraps loosely around your head, the hood on this piece goes way beyond just covering your ears. https://officialrickowens.com/ looks more like an architectural statement with a bit of flair, while the small funnel neck adds even more character to these pieces.Finally, we have the hoodie itself it sits comfortably above our hips (or as I call them “the bottom”) with long sleeve coverage. There are also two front patches located near each hip area that make it easier to carry things while still maintaining those classic lines seen throughout many Owens designs. And let’s not forget about how simple yet effective having a seam run directly down centre back can be either — this creates structure without being too overpowering thanks mainly due to ribbing details added onto both ends of sleeves & hem respectively!
Materials and Craftsmanship: Substance Meets Innovation
The Mountain Hoodie is no exception when it comes to Rick Owens’ focus on material quality. The primary iteration features a Furka heavy sweatshirt fabric an extremely high-quality, heavyweight cotton jersey that has a soft, washed-hand feel once worn. Each hoodie will have a slightly different look due to being garment dyed this means that every hoodie will be slightly unique looking.All of these hoodies are made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, which ensures that your natural fibers were grown without the use of harmful chemicals, thus helping “keep our soil, air and water cleaner from contaminates”. While other iterations feature recycled nylon and/or organic cotton blend fabrics (which you can see here), this one sticks with the heavy-duty organic cotton. What’s interesting about this particular iteration is the way the fabric was fabricated it’s a garment-dyeing process, which actually softens the fabric during manufacturing and creates some slight variance between pieces as far as colors/texture go.
The Champion Collaboration: High Performance Meets High Fashion
The Rick Owens x Champion collab takes this design even further. It marries Owens’ avant-garde sensibilities with the brand’s own athletic heritage. By utilising GRS-certified materials like recycled nylon, the company shows that they still remain committed to their eco-conscious values despite delving into unexplored territory when it comes to fabrics.It also makes for some interesting contrasts between Owens’ architectural tendencies and the practicality necessary when designing functional garments such as athleisure pieces. “Ensuring there was a reduction in both water consumption, emissions and hazardous waste all due to decreased reliance upon non-renewable resources,” say the product descriptions regarding this iteration’s nylon construction.
Styling the Mountain: Making a Statement
Because of this dramatic size and proportion, I’d suggest wearing the Mountain Hoodie with either wide-leg or cargo trousers to form an elongated yet cohesive silhouette. Pair it up over a longline tee for some extra layers if needed (the longer you go here, the more “art” you’re creating) or wear it on its own as a statement piece. Also remember about the pointed hood – it’s pretty impactful visually speaking. That being said, the Mountain Hoodie does pair very nicely with the other signature styles in the Owens universe (wide-legged trousers, drop crotch pants, etc.).
Price and Positioning: The Investment Question
As mentioned previously, we’re seeing these Mountain Hoodies in the $500-~$900 range (depending on the iteration). You can pick up the mainline for ~$885 retail and there are various DRKSHDW versions being sold for slightly cheaper (but they’ll run you more if you buy them discounted). That’s consistent with the rest of what Owens sells, though—this hoodie isn’t cheap because the brand doesn’t care about quality. Instead, this is a product meant for those who invest in culture over convenience and want to signal their comprehension of contemporary fashion’s avant-garde.
Conclusion: Ascending the Mountain
As we have seen before, Rick Owens never fails to surprise us with his work, taking even the simplest of styles and adding some twists on them. Here he takes one of the classic hoodies, elevating it to another level by adding pointed hoods, asymmetrically placed zips along with materials that make this hoodie unique. Do you want this hoodie in organic cotton? Or perhaps you prefer a version made out of recycled nylon? Or maybe you have your eyes on our new Collaboration with Champion. The Rick Owens Mountain Hoodie shows us how his core design philosophy remains at its heart fusing functionality and aesthetics. So if you’re looking for the most iconic hoodie then look no further. With Rick Owens you can express your sense of style, all while remaining comfortable.
