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# Sculptural Avant-Garde Fashion Lines
Rick Owens' SS19 Presentation is Absolutely Otherworldly

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-29 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-fashion-line
References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/rick-owens-womens-ss19/#slide-10) & [rickowens.eu](https://www.rickowens.eu/en/US)

Rick Owens absolutely stole the show at the Palais De Tokyo in Paris with a Spring/Summer 2019 avant-garde fashion line and an attention-demanding presentation on the catwalk. The silhouettes were characterized by an exceptionally [structural aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) that caused the models to be literal walking pieces of art. Dubbed 'BABEL,' the overall presentation of the collection alludes to some ominous themes. For one, the emotions behind the designs were listed as “HOPE, DREAD, SERENITY, NIHILISM."

As the models strutted down the catwalk in the captivating avant-garde fashion line, a wooden structure was set ablaze. Encircled by the runway, the burning of the decor piece signified the ritual that the [Spring/Summer 2019 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026) was intended to present. The Rick Owens womenswear is meant to satisfy the "idiosyncratic" identity of the "powerful, transgressive, and magical" female.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Avant-garde Fashion:** The use of unconventional and experimental designs in fashion presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry.
- **Structural Aesthetics:** Exploring new ways to incorporate structural elements into fashion design can lead to disruptive innovations in the industry.
- **Art-inspired Fashion:** The fusion of fashion and art opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation, allowing for the creation of wearable art pieces.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion:** The use of avant-garde and structural aesthetics in fashion design can revolutionize the industry and disrupt traditional norms.
- **Art:** The integration of art-inspired fashion can create a new market for wearable art pieces and disrupt the traditional boundaries between fashion and art.
- **Event Planning:** Creating immersive presentations and experiences like Rick Owens' fashion show can disrupt the event planning industry, offering a new level of engagement.

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