Rick Owens unveiled his Spring/Summer 2026 collection, “Temple,” at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, coinciding with his retrospective at Palais Galliera, “Temple of Love.” The presentation blurred the lines between menswear and womenswear, channelling European cultural references through Owens’ signature apocalyptic lens.
“Tough clothes for tough times,” declared the show notes. Models stormed fountains and walked through water as if soldiers of a fractured world. Across 45 looks, Owens showcased his dark signatures: mesh-wrapped tops strapped into leather trousers, elongated tanks that draped like liquid, sheer dresses carved open at the chest, and exaggerated shoulder inserts.
Ghostly sequinned tulle created with artist Matisse di Maggio, shaggy outerwear, puffed gowns, and sleek leather jackets added layers of theatricality. The finale featured a look marked with Owens’ hand-drawn birth chart, sealing the collection’s mythology.
Owens’ SS26 “Temple” stood as a dramatic fusion of sincerity and shadow, glamour and sleaze—an unmistakable chapter in his ongoing rebellion against convention.