-SPECIAL- “Rick Owens” 00’s Washed lamb leather rib sleeve jacket

From Rick Owens, who since the 1990s has infused luxury with the spirit of grunge and underground, anchored in a decadent aesthetic and sculptural silhouette, we are pleased to present a leather jacket that densely embodies the early-to-mid atmosphere.

This piece features brown lamb leather with a pronounced washed finish, and by switching to a wool rib from the inner side of the sleeves toward the underarm, it delivers a taut, body-skimming tension along with a soft, decadent expression.

First to catch the eye is the commanding expression produced by the variegated brown leather, where areas that stand out like bright camel tones mingle unevenly with shadows of deep dark brown, not simply aging but the intentionally rough yet beautiful coexistence characteristic of Rick Owens.

The lamb leather remains luxuriously soft, yet the surface shows fine grain, scuffs, and pronounced wrinkles, delivering a presence that is not uniform luxury but one that aligns with the wearer's body and the passage of time. In particular, the rise from the front to the collar is unlike ordinary rider or tailored jackets; the construction envelops the neck, producing shadow around the face and strongly underscoring Rick Owens’ signature tall, austere mood.

The front features a zip closure, with a large metallic zipper that echoes the leather's heft; despite its rugged hardware, the overall sharp cutting yields a refined impression that goes beyond mere workwear or biker aesthetics. The chest houses a nearly horizontal flap pocket, and the waist has vertical pockets; each functions not as decoration but as a three-dimensional paneling, adding depth and tension to the front.

From the inside of the sleeves to the underarm, thick-woven wool rib knit switches boldly, ensuring elasticity and mobility not achievable with leather alone, while clearly showing Rick Owens' signature contrast of materials. Against the glossy brown leather, the dry texture of the grayish rib adds a luxurious yet somehow desolate air, making this piece a very clear embodiment of the brand's aesthetic.

With a subdued-toned lining on the interior, the back side bears Rick Owens’s signature, so the brand's world view quietly resides inside as well as on the outside. The hem is cut a bit short, and the leather panels run vertically at the back, creating a compact length yet a three-dimensional silhouette for the upper body; when worn, the waist appears higher, making it very easy to balance with bottoms.

Regarding its era, the tag indicates Olmar and Mirta, the model number is RO 1747, and there is no Owenscorp marking or QR code, which places it as a mainline piece from the early to mid Rick Owens from around 2004–2009. In particular, the Olmar and Mirta period was a crucial time as Rick Owens built his Italian production framework while elevating his decadent aesthetic to luxury-level precision, and you can sense a raw, unrefined intensity and the experimental nature unique to that era, setting it apart from the presently standardized leather jacket lines.

Outer material is primarily lamb leather with some wool blended in; the lining uses cotton, acetate, silk, and cupro-based materials, so the interior offers smoothness and comfort in contrast to the outer strong texture, delivering a level of finish that goes beyond mere hard appearance. Rick Owens’ leather is not simply about using expensive hides; it resides in shaving, twisting, and shaping the material along the body’s lines to forge new beauty, and this piece strongly embodies that philosophy.

As styling, pairing with relaxed-fit trousers or slim wool pants can enhance the jacket's decadent expression while beautifully conveying Rick Owens' vertical flowing silhouette. For the inner layer, wearing a lightweight tee or simple knit will naturally highlight the collar's three-dimensionality and the rib contrast's shadows; rather than layering a long coat over it, wearing this jacket as the centerpiece lets you more vividly enjoy the brand's austere tension.

This piece is one we would like to propose as a highlight of MOOD's Special Collection, bringing together Rick Owens’ decadent leather expression from the early to mid period, the archival nature unique to the Olmar and Mirta era, and the embodied construction of lamb leather and wool rib. We invite you to take this opportunity.