To describe the design aesthetics of Rick Owens, people may think of words like dark, gloomy, mysterious, and edgy. In the world constructed by Rick Owens, there seems to be no trace of tenderness and tranquility. However, nothing in this world is absolute. When you see the series created by Rick Owens in collaboration with Aesop, you may have a different perspective.
Rick Owens recently collaborated with Australian fragrance and skincare brand Aesop to launch a surprising collection of scented candles and grooming sets. This unexpected partnership between the fashion and beauty industries is truly groundbreaking. How did Rick Owens connect with Aesop? Rick Owens revealed on IG that he has known Aesop’s founder, Dennis Paphitis, for a long time. For him, Aesop is not just a skincare brand, but a pursuit of a gentle and inclusive aesthetic. Despite Rick Owens’ edgy and provocative designs, he uses alternative fashion to encourage acceptance of different aesthetics. From his perspective, Aesop embodies the same spirit of tolerance and kindness.
Under the skilled hands of Aesop perfumer Barnabé Fillion, the brand has specially designed a scented candle for Rick Owens that combines coriander seed, black pepper, clary sage, milky notes, and woody aromas. The grey-white cement candle holder features subtle line details, with both brand logos displayed in a low-key manner in the same color scheme. What makes it even more special is the simultaneous release of a ceramic diffuser that resembles a rosary bracelet, allowing the fragrance to slowly diffuse whether worn on the body or placed in any corner of the room.
In addition to candles and ceramic diffusers, this Rick Owens x Aesop series also includes a set of wash and care products, which includes Coriander Seed body wash, Resolute Hydrating body lotion, Classic Shampoo, and Classic Conditioner, meeting your basic grooming needs. It is understood that the series will be available for sale at Rick Owens and Aesop stores on March 21. If you are interested in experiencing Rick Owens through scent, you definitely don’t want to miss this.
