R ick Owens show seems to surpass the next. In his Paris Fashion Week show, models came down the runway with other women strapped upside-down to their bodies, their limbs hanging limply. These people were tied to their torsos like rucksacks, and along with a group of regular models, were wearing the designer’s monastic SS16 collection. It felt like there was something profound and emotive to Owens’ vision. The objectification of people seemed like a subversive take on the controversial work of sculptor Allen Jones, the British pop artist who famously made furniture resembling the bodies of women. Here though, it was a comment on incredible female strength and sisterhood – the weights women have to carry, their ability to support and nurture each other. It was a wonderful show for Rick Owens and everyone that attended the event. artful, provocative and profoundly innovative. In his own words, he explained the symbolic meaning behind this performative show. See photos...