You submitted questions for Rick Owens’ Another Man ‘Ask Me Anything’ – here’s what he said
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Last week we asked you, our readers, to submit questions to the legendary designer Rick Owens. We had hundreds of responses, which we whittled down to ten and submitted to the fashion maverick, who responded to them via Instagram Stories’ ‘Ask Me Anything’ feature. From tips for getting over a broken heart to advice for the younger generation, Owens’ answers truly reflect his unique and uncompromising character. Check them out below.
If you could be a woman, who would you like to be and why?
HUN – SHE ALWAYS SURPRISES ME AND I WOULD LOVE TO FIGURE HER OUT.
If you didn’t have Rick Owens, what would you be wearing?
CRACKWHORE ARMY SURPLUS DRAG.
How do I get over a broken heart?
DISCO DANCE IT AWAY. SERIOUSLY.
What’s your advice for the younger generation?
BE KIND.
What’s the hardest choice you ever had to make?
DON’T REMEMBER TAKING ANY CHOICES TOO SERIOUSLY – FOR SOMEONE SO DELIBERATE I SUPPOSE I’VE BEEN KIND OF RECKLESS.
What are your thoughts on A$AP Rocky?
THIS GUY’S GOT MAJOR ALLURE.
What are the challenges of staying so private and doing so little marketing in today’s world?
WELL, IF THE SQUEAKY WHEEL GETS THE OIL – JUST DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH OIL IS ENOUGH FOR YOU.
What are your favourite movies?
TODAY IT’S NAZIMOVA’S SALOME.
How long did it take you to actually start making a profit?
AROUND FIVE YEARS. I WAS LUCKY.
What’s your favourite joke?
ANYTHING QUENTIN CRISP SAID. OR WOULD THAT BE AN EPIGRAM?
