The Home Office of Darkness

A look inside Rick Owens' Paris house and studio.

For years now, avant-garde designer Rick Owens has shown his collections at Paris’ famed Palais De Tokyo, a cultural center with an amazing view of the Eiffel Tower, and plenty of space to accommodate the designer’s varied fanbase. In addition to the requisite editors, critics, and buyers who attend the show, there are always plenty of loyal acolytes who are fortunate enough to visit their version of mecca—the ultimate expression of Owens’ seasonal practice.