Blister Straight-Leg Frayed Metallic Megacrust Stretch-Denim Drawstring Shorts
RICK OWENS's shorts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,220, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 70/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · RICK OWENS
- Category · Shorts
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Quality Analysis 60/100
These shorts feature 10oz. 'Megacrust' stretch-denim, a mid-weight fabric that offers a good balance of comfort and resilience. However, the distinctive crackled texture from metallic foil and frayed hems suggest a design aesthetic that prioritizes distressed appeal over long-term structural integrity.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
These Rick Owens 'Blister' shorts offer a relaxed fit with high slits and a low-crotch style, ensuring freedom of movement. The mid-weight, slightly stretchy denim, combined with an adjustable drawstring waist, promises a comfortable and adaptable wear.
Sustainability Impact 70/100
This garment lacks specific sustainability indicators, such as recycled content, organic materials, or ethical certifications. Without these details, its sustainability score defaults to a neutral baseline.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Rise | Inside Leg | Outside Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT 54 | 89 cm | 38.5 cm | 13.5 cm | 46 cm |
| IT 48 | ||||
| IT 50 | ||||
| IT 46 | ||||
| IT 56 | ||||
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Garment details
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Editor's Notes: Rick Owens' 'Blister' shorts have been made in Italy from 10oz. 'Megacrust' stretch-denim - the distinctive crackled texture is achieved by pressing layers of metallic foil into the fabric by hand. They're cut with high slits to enhance the relaxed fit and have frayed hems that add to the distressed appeal.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size. Take your normal size Relaxed-straight leg, low-crotch style Adjustable at the waist Mid-weight, slightly stretchy denim Model is shown wearing an IT 46 Model measures: waist size 30, height 6'2"/ 188cm View size guide
Details & Care: Gold and light-grey Megacrust stretch-denim 91% cotton, 6% elastomultiester, 3% rubber Dry clean
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