Rick Owens sizing guide: Find your fit

Rick Owens is the California-born, Paris-based designer whose avant-garde take on what clothing might - or indeed might not - be has made him one of the darlings of the avant-garde edge of the fashion world. To own a Rick Owens piece is to own a piece that might speak of reimagined deconstructed gothic - or what some fashionistas have called “luxe-grunge”. You might also just say his vision of fashion is like nothing else.

From his first collections in 1994 through to his Paris-based designs today, the Rick Owens way is never the ordinary way. As the designer himself has put it, "I’m saying, 'Go! Go! Extend beyond what is accepted or conventional'.” His catwalk shows have become the stuff of legend - from burning funeral pyres to showcasing an Estonian heavy metal band - while his ready-to-wear collections have a distinct edge of controlled anarchy at their heart.

If you're looking to add a Rick Owens piece or two to your wardrobe, you'll need to find your perfect fit first. Scroll on for our helpful Rick Owens sizing guide for all you need to know.

Rick Owens sizing notes

Rick Owens clothing uses Italian sizing as its benchmark, so if you’re used to other sizing conventions our handy chart should help you convert to those that you’re used to. Always bear in mind that these are avant-garde pieces, designed to fit in their own particular way which often means a more generous cut. If you’d like your Rick Owens piece to have a more tailored fit, consider going down a size.