Rick Owens × SNEAKERS

Rick Owens is a brand that has its roots in gothic and grunge, fusing minimalism, sculptural forms, and a strong sense of the body to present fashion as a philosophy and attitude. Its strict aesthetic, based on black, and exaggerated silhouettes are often described as decadent, but at its core is a consistent belief in human dignity, honesty, and love.

While the 2026 Spring/Summer collection, "TEMPLE," begins with a retrospective perspective looking back on the brand's history, it is not a collection that seeks to recapture the past. Rather, it aims to re-present the values ​​and aesthetics cultivated over the brand's long career as an ongoing philosophy. The word "TEMPLE" does not refer to a perfected sanctuary, but rather a spiritual space where beliefs and emotions are repeatedly questioned and renewed. At its core, the collection embodies the coexistence of opposing elements: sacred and profane, austere and vulgar, glamorous and sleaze. By combining European aesthetic refinement with American frankness and roughness, the collection highlights not idealized beauty, but a human beauty that contains flaws and distortions. Rick Owens's technique of elevating industrial materials to sculptural forms and his deliberately rough and heavy use of ornamentation symbolize a worldview in which sophistication and violence coexist simultaneously. In an age where chaos and anxiety are the norm, "TEMPLE" boldly presents strong words of love and kindness. By harboring hope and positivity beneath the dark, rigid forms, the collection demonstrates that fashion can provide emotional support. This collection expresses in its purest form Rick Owens' philosophy of finding kindness in the midst of harshness.