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Lee vs Rick Owens: similarities and differences

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Lee

United States Founded 1889

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture

Rick Owens

United States Founded 1994

Avant-garde & designer · Luxury & heritage · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    Rick Owens shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    Rick Owens shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of Lee and Rick Owens, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits by category

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Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
Lee
Rick Owens
Country United States United States
Founded 1889 1994
Category Clothing Clothing
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

Lee

  • Lee 101

    A premium line built around selvedge denim and workwear- and Western-inspired items, based on Lee’s ...

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  • Lee Vintage Modern

    A specialty denim collection rooted in archives, launched by Lee in 2017. Its core design approach i...

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  • Lee REISSUE

    Announced by Lee in 2019, this limited reissue collection selects early women’s products (models fir...

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  • Lee Extreme Motion

    Lee’s “Extreme Motion” collection is developed around stretch and mobility. It applies the same conc...

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  • LEE SPORT

    A sports-casual offshoot line developed under the LEE name. Introduced in the 1990s, it combined the...

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  • LEE PIPES

    Introduced by Lee in 1997, the “LEE PIPES” line targeted boys aged 8–12. It specialized in denim fit...

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Rick Owens

  • DRKSHDW by Rick Owens

    A denim-originated line derived from Rick Owens’ mainline, it is described in an official interview ...

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  • RICKOWENSLILIES

    As a women’s offshoot line of Rick Owens, it is described in an official interview as a women’s clot...

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  • HUNRICKOWENS

    HUNRICKOWENS is treated as Rick Owens’s fur line, and an official interview also describes it as a “...

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  • Rick Owens DRKSHDW

    Rick Owens DRKSHDW is a designation for the offshoot line presented as DRKSHDW on the official websi...

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Collaborations

Lee

  • 2026-01-29

    FREAK'S STORE

    A special-order project featured in an official feature as “Lee for FREAK’S STORE.” Lee is an apparel brand focused on denim, but the available feature listings do not disclose details about individual products or their release dates.

  • 2025-10-10

    BEAMS

    A lamb leather jacket in the “DUNGAREES” style, which originated in the 1950s, was released as a Lee × BEAMS exclusive. It launched in October 2025.

  • 2024-11-14

    Alpha Industries

    A 2024 global collaboration with Lee, centered on the heritage of American workwear and durable everyday clothing shared by both brands. The collection features outerwear and pants combining denim, Alpha ripstop, and military specifications.

  • 2023-12-15

    DIESEL

    Following a December 2023 preview for Europe and Japan, Lee released hybrid jeans made from upcycled and deadstock materials as the first installment of DIESEL❤VES.

  • 2019-09-20

    TOGA

    A collaboration between TOGA and Lee. Based on the style of 1950s Lee shirts, it incorporates TOGA’s Western elements and includes Western shirts, docking jackets, and pants.

  • 2010-01-01

    Vivienne Westwood

    A collaboration with Lee under the name Vivienne Westwood Anglomania. The collection focuses on denim and jeans, and also includes T-shirts and jackets.

Lee collaborations

Rick Owens

  • 2025-11-18

    Converse

    On 2025-11-18, the pony-hair version of the One Star Pro (DRKSHDW × Converse) was released in two colors. It is characterized by its details and contrasting material textures.

  • 2025-10-16

    Dr. Martens

    On 2025-10-16, three new models, including Pentalace, Megalace, and Steel Toe, are scheduled for release for FW25. Voluminous designs characteristic of Rick.

  • 2024-10-31

    Moncler

    The Moncler + Rick Owens AW24 collection launches on 2024-10-31, featuring apparel, boots, and other items in a fashion-forward lineup.

  • 2024-05-09

    Champion

    Champion × Rick Owens (SS24). Presented as launching on 5/9, the collaboration reworks Rick Owens’s silhouettes through Champion’s interpretation of sportswear, while also using shared logos.

  • 2021-11-04

    VEJA

    Several releases took place in 2021 (a new color on April 14, and the final collaboration in November and December). The collaboration centered mainly on hiking and running models. It was described as the final collaboration.

  • 2019-02-08

    BIRKENSTOCK

    Presented as “Season 2” at the SS19 show in 2019. Models such as Arizona and Rotterdam were featured in new materials and details at a pop-up in January, with online sales beginning in February.

Rick Owens collaborations

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