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Larry LeGaspi: KISS Costume Designs

Larry was an openly gay costume designer who rose to fame in the 1970s designing on-stage looks for KISS, Labelle, and Grace Jones, among others. His costumes are striking, futuristic, flamboyant, and powerful. Sound familiar? Along with the release of his collection dedicated to LeGaspi, Owens also released a book covering Larry’s life and work, ensuring that his legacy would live on beyond the fleeting interest of a single fashion season.

"I've always proposed heels for men. I don't mean them as feminizing, but more as a kiss, heavy-metal kind of thing. It's gender bending, but it's like Marlene Dietrich wearing men's suits to exaggerate her femininity. When kiss wore heels, it was meant to challenge — 'Just try and call me feminine, motherfucker, I'll kick your ass.'" - Rick Owens

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LEGASPI BY RICK OWENS, RIZZOLI NEW YORK, 2019

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When I was 17 I started hanging out in West Hollywood, the gay mecca of Los Angeles. There were bars and boutiques and gift shops that had the gloss of a burgeoning liberated community. I discovered postcards from a company named paper moon, illustrated by Mel Odom. The characters in his drawings had the heroic art deco classicism of gods and goddesses in Alfred Janniot art deco bas reliefs. Only years later did I realize the subject of one of my favorite images was wearing a satin jacket in Larry’s signature trapunto quilting. • Rick Owens

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Legaspi: Larry Legaspi, the 70s, and the Future of Fashion

Written by Rick Owens, Contribution by Paul Stanley and Patti LaBelle and Pat Cleveland and André Leon Talley

The first volume documenting the life and work of Larry Legaspi, the designer behind the iconic looks for musical acts including KISS, LaBelle, George Clinton, and Parliament.

One of the unsung heroes of fashion in the '70s, Larry Legaspi was a designer ahead of his time. Crafting a space-age look in silver and black leather, Legaspi created the look for the defining musical acts of the era, including KISS, Labelle, George Clinton, and Parliament. Dying of AIDS in 2001, Legaspi left twin legacies as both designer and curator that remain largely unexplored. This volume, authored by Rick Owens, fills in crucial gaps in the knowledge of Legaspi's work and impact on the fashion world, while providing a dynamic visual presentation of the life and work of a legend. Filled with a blend of previously unpublished photographs of Legaspi's creations as well as new images of Owens's work, this stunning volume tells the story of the designer's subversive sensibility. An essay by André Leon Talley and interviews with Patti LaBelle, Paul Stanley, Valerie Legaspi, and Pat Cleveland offer a intimate glimpse into Legaspi's world.

About The Author

Rick Owens is an American fashion designer and winner of a Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award.

Paul Stanley is a musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for his work in KISS.

Patti LaBelle is an American singer and actress.

Pat Cleveland is an acclaimed fashion model.

André Leon Talley is a writer and former editor at large of Vogue

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Rick Owens Larry FW19

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Hypebeast backstage at Rick Owens FW19 ‘Larry’

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RICK OWENS FW19 LARRY OFF-THE-RUNWAY ELASTIC KISS BOOTS. --

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SAM FOR RICK OWENS FW19 “LARRY”

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Legaspi by Rick Owens

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Legaspi by Rick Owens

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Legaspi by Rick Owens

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SS21 【RICK OWENS】DRKSHDW Rick Owens launched his eponymous line in Los Angeles in 1994 before moving to Paris in 2003, where his runway collections have been mounted since. Diffusion collections that complement the original label for women and men include RICKOWENSLILIES and DRKSHDW. In July of 2005 he introduced a furniture collection, which has since been shown at the Musée d’Art Moderne and Le Centre Pompidou in Paris, and The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Owens has authored 6 books — L'ai Je Bien Descendu? (2007), Rick Owens (2011), Rick Owens Furniture (2017), a limited edition box set titled Subhuman Inhuman Superhuman (2017), as well as Rick Owens Photographed by Danielle Levitt and Legaspi by Rick Owens, both released in September 2019 by Rizzoli. December 2017 saw the opening of a retrospective exhibition dedicated to Owens’ work open at La Triennale di Milano. #rickowens #sectsshop 【SECTS SHOP】Orchard Gateway 04-14 Singapore 【SECTS ONLINE】www.sectsshop.com • Abstract Sneaks Transparent/Milk/Milk $1449 Phlegethon abstract sneaks in recycled frosted vinyl. Made In Italy All prices in Singapore dollars (at Orchard Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNt2gwsn-Bw/?igshid=l3az86fw8ije

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"Rick Owens, in lieu of the more modernist and defined tailored looks that came out of 2019, Owens has continued on with his Fall 2020 Men's collection in representing the trend going into 2020, quoted from his latest exposé for Paris Fashion Week, that he wishes to remove some of the “clutter” filling the runways and/or world, shaping his Fall array into a more “sleeker” concept.  It is, in someways, hard to track Owens's contrarian aspects in regards to his creativity, reworking styles from his own backlog which he has already devised over the years, whilst playing around with pop culture and historic concepts within a past to present time-line.  Rick Owens collaborative book titled “Legaspi: Larry Legaspi, the 70s, and the Future of Fashion” , to which Owens is still paying homage to the late Legaspi stature as a costume designer, including the promotion of his biographical book that has just been released..."

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A painting done in the 1970’s by Larry LaGaspi. We really like any German Shepherd in a red bandana. Larry was known for his fashion designs and was instrumental in the iconic KISS look. https://www.vogue.com/article/larry-legaspi-designer-rick-owens-fall-2019 #dogsfordefense #d4d #k9 #workingdog #fashion #fashionicon #germanshepherd #gsd #art #larrylagaspi #vogue (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtqdX9lAiCQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cahssfgkf1tb

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10 best designer belts to buy in 2021

One of the most ubiquitous, practical and undoubtedly essential accessories is, somewhat surprisingly, the most often neglected. Of all the leather goods out there, the only one that everyone needs is a belt. Whether it’s a dressy black leather version to wear with your suit or just a sturdy roughed-out calfskin option as part of your daily rotation, all of us need a reliable belt to secure their pants. While big buckle designer belts have been a finance bro and rapper favorite for generations, for many, most belts are either wildly garish or much too mundane. In reality, though, when we talk about developing a daily uniform and personal style, adding a signature belt to the daily rotation is crucial.

1. Gucci Double G Leather Belt: 

We had to kick things off with one of the most iconic belts of all time. For many, the interlocking “G”s on theGucci Double G leather belt are not just a sign of affluence, but an internationally-recognized signifier that you have “made it”. Despite introducing the logo in the 1930s, the belt buckle truly came to prominence in 1995, during the celebrated and ostentatious Tom Ford era. While big-money hedge fund managers wore the belts alongside various other flashy designer threads during the '80s Wall Street power-suit era, the oversized belts went mainstream with the Gucci explosion under Ford’s reign. Exceeding 42mm and easily visible from a distance, the belts are guaranteed to make a statement made of alligator skin belt. The high-end Italian ostrich skin belt  leather and durable brass mean the belt will last for years, and while the size may go in and out of style, quality doesn’t. While the new Alessandro Michele-led house has plenty of garish options, we recommend sticking to the classic gold Gs on brown leather. Even if Gucci’s current hot streak comes to a close, this belt has already held out for 30 years, so it’s more than a safe bet. This is also made from elephant leather belts. 

2. Prada Saffiano Leather Belt: 

While, like many European luxury brands, Prada  began as a leather goods business, the brand didn’t explode onto the fashion scene until current designer Miuccia Prada introduced her wildly popular woven nylon bags and triangular metal badge logo in 1977. Since then, Prada’s most successful items by far are made of nylon. Strangely enough, it was a marriage between the beloved triangular metal badge and the house’s celebrated Saffiano leather that gave birth to one of the most popular men’s belts around. Made from high-grade leather covered in a cross-hatched protective wax—referred to as “Saffiano” and what originally put Prada on the map—the water resistant material is about as durable as can be, but simultaneously both luxe and subdued. With the addition of the small-yet-unmistakable metal badge, the belt has been revered both in and outside of Italy for generations. Mostly consisting of alligator skin belt and ostrich skin belts. 

3. Off-White Yellow Industrial Belt: 

Yes, we know this will be divisive. Off-White’s infamous industrial belt has as many fans as it does haters. Naysayers be damned, apart from Virgil Abloh’s connections and  personal fame, this is one of the designs that put Off-White on the international fashion map. When Abloh first launched the label in 2012, the men’s line was primarily still T-shirts and hoodies. While the women’s line began with full ready-to-wear collections early on, Off-White men’s began slowly, with many of the cut-and-sew pieces failing to get nearly as much traction as the cotton basics. The Industrial belt changed all of that. A calling card of hypebeasts the world over, today the belt is available in a range of colors and materials and is used as a strap for handbags, backpacks and even luggage made from alligator skin  belt as well as shark skin belt. Still, despite the numerous options, we would recommend sticking with the original. While you may love the association, the belt is a large part of Abloh lore, and may we be worth something one day. Also, oit includes elephant leather belts with a combination of stingray belts. 

4. Louis Vuitton Damier Print 40MM Reversible Belt:

 Dating all the way back to the house’s trunkmaker origins, the Damier canvas was initially introduced by Louis Vuitton himself, even predating the interlocked LV logo. A specially coated material with water resistant properties, it was considered revolutionary at the end of the 19th century. With such a rich history and a direct connection to the house founder, for the most part the Damier pattern has not changed since its inception, apart from a special edition graphite version introduced in 2008 to mark the pattern's 120th anniversary. Similar to Prada’s Saffiano, the coated canvas face wraps the leather behind it, creating a textured look while protecting the hide beneath the surface. It includes alligator skin belt and shark skin belt too. Though both the classic brown and graphite (which is only available on men’s accessories) are great options, under Virgil Abloh’s current direction, everything is constantly being reworked, including new takes on the iconic print, also have ostrich skin belts While Abloh’s modern Damier belts quickly sell out and demand a premium, if you’re looking for the latest fashion accessory, snatch one up if you get a chance. If you’re hoping to stick with a classic, the normal print will do just fine.

5. MA+ Fully Stapled “+” Belt: 

Available in a dark black or oxblood red and cut extra long with wrapping in mind, the belts hold a cult status amongst avant-garde enthusiasts and early Grailed users alike. With alligator skin belts and stingray belts available. While the belts are by and large the same season to season, a specific version is particularly coveted: the fully stapled cross belt. While every MA+ piece features the labels “+” logo in some fashion or another—in clothing it’s most often with two contrast color tack stitches—some leather pieces feature two perpendicular sterling silver staples forming a cross with additional combination of elephant leather belt and shark skin belts. In the case of the fully stapled belt, these “crosses” run the length of the belt from buckle to tail, adding literal grams of sterling silver, with a cost that reflects it. While they are difficult to find—and even more difficult to purchase at a reasonable price—amongst serious clothing enthusiasts, nothing else compares.

6. Salvatore Ferragamo Fixed Gancini Belt:

 While Salvatore Ferrangamo’s infamous belt has had its share of unflattering associations–finance lackeys, B-list rappers, seedy jewelers—as we officially embrace early-2000s fashion, its inevitable return is imminent. It also provides an alligator skin belt and highly modern ostrich skin belt.  A slightly cheaper alternative to a Louis Vuitton or Gucci belt, the Ferragamo iteration features the house’s “Gancini” logo, or two backwards horseshoes linked together to form a clasp. The hardware is a reference the family’s farming roots and the founder’s history as a shoemaker.While negative associations helped the design fall out of favor with the fashion set, as fashion as a whole pivots towards the early-2000s for inspiration, the label's history, newfound design chops and sordid past prime it for a comeback. It is also known for its elephant leather belt and shark skin belt. 

7. B.B. Simon Fully Loaded Swarovski Belt: 

Largely aligned with the Ed Hardy, Affliction or True Religion genre of fashion, if you told anyone you were hunting for aB.B. Simon belt more than three years ago they simply would not have believed you. Providing with best alligatore and stingray belts and known for its shark skin belts and elephant leather belts. Yet, after countless co-signs from every Soundcloud rapper you can think of, suddenly kids across the globe are paying top dollar for the Swarovski-studded fully-decked out B.B. Belt. While we don’t necessarily endorse the trend nor say we fully understand it outside of the rapper cosign–go ahead, call us “old heads''—but as the trend continues well into 2020, B.B. Simon belts look like they’re staying for the foreseeable future. Made of various leathers—ranging from python to simple calf—and available in a rainbow of hues and even more stone variations, there is no set styling recommendation here; if you’re going to go for it, commit and go big. Confidence is key here, and this piece isn't for the faint of heart. 

8. Bottega Veneta Black Intrecciato Belt: 

For those who miss the #OldCeline and who always wished for Phoebe Philo-designer menswear, Daniel Lee’s Bottega Veneta debut was monumental. Cheekily referred to as #NewBottega, Lee’s designs were lauded for possessing the same sort of luxurious practicality that Philo made famous. His menswear in particular struck a chord, and various items ranging from woven loafers to leather pants were immediate hits with best alligator skin belts and shark skin belts. Of course this being Bottega, leather—particularly the house’s proprietary woven leather technique—was a focus and what Lee has managed to conjure up using the signature intrecciato is marvelous, belts included. While old Bottega Veneta leather accessories were often mundane, featuring the same weave time and time again, Lee has played with proportion creating belts with a much more substantial leather weave with elephant leather belts that not only look striking, but will age incredibly. Though Lee’s aesthetic—and price point—is surely not for everyone, the new Bottega Veneta leather intrecciato belt is an amazing entry point.

9. Rick Owens Studded Performa Belt: 

Historically, Rick Owens collections are marked by androgyny, drape, extensive use of leather and a limited color palette as they have alligator skin belt and stingray belts. As of Fall/Winter 2020, however, Owens’ has opted to move in a different direction. Following collections inspired by Kiss costume designer Larry LeGaspi and tribal dress, Owens presented Performa, a collection that referenced both Kansai Yamamoto and Joseph Beuys, combining color with performance and structure in a wholly unprecedented way. The result was daring, bold and surprisingly colorful, with pieces ranging from bubble-gum blue leather pants to blood red officer’s coats.

10. Hermès “H” Belt Buckle with Reversible Strap: 

Last—but certainly not least—is the best of the lot. While flashy finance types and fashion trend chasers may reach for a Gucci or Louis Vuitton belt, the subtly mega-rich pull out their Hermès “H” belt. If the day traders all have Ferragamos on, the C-Suite level employees are rocking their “H”s proudly. The sign of the elite the world over, Hermès—itself easily one of the most expensive fashion brands on Earth—has catered to the world’s business elite for decades, providing them with six-plus-figure suits and seven-figure furs for their significant others. Also with highly fashioned alligator skin belts and shark skin belts available. While the “H” belt is nowhere near that price point (clocking in at nearly four figures for a basic leather version) it is easily the most expensive “fashion” belt out there. That said, like a  Cartier love bracelet or the label’s notoriously difficult-to-purchase Birkin bags, class comes at a cost. If you have the cash to spend and are looking to nonchalantly stunt forever, go with the Hermès. You won’t be disappointed.

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Hypebeast backstage at Rick Owens FW19 ‘Larry’