# Unconventional Laced Cargo Pants Rick Owens Boasts a Pair of Trousers That are Defined by Ropes By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-12-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laced-cargo-pants References: [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/designers/rick-owens) & [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/12/rope-detailing-dominates-rick-owens-mega-laced-cargo-trousers) The attention-captivating Mega Laced Cargo Pants are the latest fashion offering to consumers by designer Rick Owens who is striving to push the limits of the industry with a daring and outlandish silhouette. The chic garment is boldly dominated by rope details that define the style and allow it to stand-out. The striking motif is also reminiscent by an earlier release from the designer – the ‘Maximal Runners’ that maintain to be “bondage-inspired.” The Rick Owens Mega Laced Cargo Pants are the epitome of luxury fashion as the trousers are offered at an ultra-extravagant price -- $2,120 USD. Surely a statement piece, the garment will, without a doubt, stand out in the discourse of contemporary fashion. Image Credit: SSENSE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rope-defined Fashion:** The use of rope details in fashion design pushes the boundaries of traditional silhouettes and creates a bold and attention-captivating style. - **Luxury Statement Pieces:** Ultra-extravagant price tags on garments like the Rick Owens Mega Laced Cargo Pants make them statement pieces that stand out in the world of contemporary fashion. - **Bondage-inspired Fashion:** Designers like Rick Owens are drawing inspiration from bondage aesthetics to create daring and outlandish silhouettes that challenge conventional fashion norms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion/design Industry:** Fashion designers like Rick Owens are pushing the limits of the industry by incorporating unconventional elements into their designs. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** The market for ultra-expensive and unique statement pieces, such as the Rick Owens Mega Laced Cargo Pants, caters to affluent consumers seeking exclusivity. - **Alternative Fashion Industry:** The use of bondage-inspired motifs and unconventional silhouettes in fashion design opens up opportunities for alternative fashion brands to cater to niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring-Ready Intricately Laced Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megalaced-mule.md) - [Avant-Garde Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1460-dmxl-megalace.md) - [Elevated Industrial Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-x-dr-martens.md) - [One-Legged Luxury Fashion Jeans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onelegged-jean.md) - [Versatile Cargo Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-cargo-pants.md) - [Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destroyed-tights.md) - [Luxurious Luggage Team-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-8.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Chic Statuesque Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens-original-cabin-bronze.md)