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Volume 23 here we are! This edition I headed back to my new favorite Salon 94. I went there a few volumes ago and honestly regardless of the work, the space itself is gorgeous.
There are a few shows on view but as a dark minimalist I'll focus on the patriarch of this subculture, Rick Owens. Most known for his work in fashion, the furniture side of the business is run by his iconic wife, Michele Lamy. Take the elevator if you need to but I highly suggest walking the beautiful spiral staircase and enjoy the masterful Chute Chandelier by Philippe Malouin as you make it to the top. Once up the stairs you'll find this mega sofa alcove of sorts. It is interesting how the seating design also has walls and ceilings to it. Fixed with its own lighting and tech gear, it is more than just a piece of furniture.
Clad in a tonal wash of murky grays, it is calming and begging to be laid on. There is a zen quality to the monotone hues and rectilinear seating. The bench cushions appear plush but contained and are covered with a smattering of pillows like a 5 star hotel. It's giving single tier stadium seating meets Japanese army base. Titled Tech Glade, the sheltered modular area was originally designed as the backstage area for Travis Scott on his recent world tour. This cocooned design is featured in many of the Rick Owens pieces like his personal bed. With what began as a way to decorate their home, Lamy and Owens fused function and form to create their interior collection.
In addition to this colossal piece are iconic Owens chairs seen in an array of different earthen materials. The beloved antler backed seatings and brutalist stools find a home in the room just after. Carving ox bone from a near by slaughterhouse to shedded moose antlers, there is a totality mindset to be appreciated. Rick Owens background in design carries through in this work today. From his beginnings there was always a play with materials and use of elements that were found or easily acquired. I think part of the beauty of these designs are the primal essence you feel being amongst natures materials.
I think we have hit no joke cold now and I like to thank my undergrad years at Syracuse for teaching me how to dress for this type of weather. The Pohang top is perfect if I can say so. The heavy rib knit is like a mini heater keeping me so warm without a base layer. The extra long sleeves are essentially fingerless gloves. With my ring game it is a drag to take gloves on and off so this is really my preferred sleeve style this time of year. Now the Palawan pant isn't particular warm but I do wear heat-tech leggings underneath. The pants are great for their roominess and ease of movement, especially when you are bulking up for the winter. With a subtle sheen I feel chicly dressed for just about anything. As I left my apartment I ran into my neighbor and accepted an impromptu dinner invitation later that day. Without having to redress I was day to night ready before I even knew I needed to be.
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