# Monastic Menswear Apparel This Rick Owens Fall Collection Celebrates Draped and Dramatic Shapes By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rick-owens-fall References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/fashionweeks/2014/aw/mens/paris?rere) & [rickowens.eu](http://www.rickowens.eu/home) The Rick Owens Fall collection for 2014 married monastic and Middle Eastern influences. This edgy menswear range was reflective of the designer's daring aesthetic and featured draped and over-sized elements that stole the show. The theatrical presentation was showcased at the Palais Chaillot and featured an Estonian black metal performance along with a routine by a group of American step dancers. The Rick Owens Fall 2014 collection is avant-garde and artful in its aesthetic. The menswear collection is a subtle nod to monastic and religious garb and highlights headpieces that resemble those worn by female nuns. This collection celebrates individuality and self-expression and is another incredible presentation from the always daring and edgy fashion designer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monastic-inspired Menswear:** Designers can create menswear apparel by incorporating elements of religious garb and monastic silhouettes. - **Dramatic Shapes in Menswear:** There is potential for designers to create a range of unique and avant-garde silhouettes for menswear that emphasize a dramatic and theatrical aesthetic. - **Avant-garde Menswear Presentations:** Menswear designers can consider presenting their collections in unique and unexpected ways to create a more immersive and artistic experience for their audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can use this trend to create unconventional, religiously-inspired menswear collections and appeal to avant-garde audiences. - **Performing Arts:** Performing arts organizations can collaborate with fashion designers and showcase their collections in unconventional ways to create immersive fashion shows. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can target daring and unconventional consumers by selling monastic-inspired menswear collections that emphasize dramatic shapes in their stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant Garde Seasonal Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brucolic.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/act-ii-collection.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Contemporary Fall-Centric Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latimmier.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Redefined Fall Everyday Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observe.md) - [Rugged Winter-Ready Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-collection-2.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md)