Rick Owens “Temple of Love” Book Available at Maxfield

Renowned for his bold and boundary-pushing aesthetic, Rick Owens has redefined avant-garde fashion since launching his namesake label in 1994. Temple of Love is a definitive book that explores nearly 30 years of Owens’ distinctive creative evolution—merging design, architecture, and counterculture into a singular artistic vision. Now available at Maxfield, this collectible volume is essential for fans of high fashion and fashion history alike.  

Coinciding with the first major retrospective of Rick Owens’ work at the iconic Palais Galliera in Paris, set for summer 2025, Temple of Love explores the expansive vision behind the designer’s avant-garde legacy. For the exhibition, Owens will transform the museum’s historic 19th-century architecture with immersive, site-specific installations—each acting as a sculptural showcase for his boundary-defying creations.

The book mirrors this duality, balancing conceptual exhibition design with the rare and refined pieces on display. Framed by curatorial essays, this visual narrative reveals Owens’ multidisciplinary process, rooted in fashion, architecture, and radical expression.

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About the Author:

Rick Owens is an American fashion designer; he launched his eponymous line in Los Angeles in 1994, before moving to Paris in 2003. Miren Arzalluz is a fashion historian and the director of the Palais Galliera. Alexandre Samson is a fashion historian and head of the contemporary design department at the Palais Galliera.

ISBN: 978-0-8478-4451-7