The long-standing creative partnership between Rick Owens and Dr. Martens continues to push boundaries, merging industrial design with gothic elegance in a new capsule collection launching October 16th, 2025.
The collaboration features a lineup of statement boots, each set atop Dr. Martens’ signature Quad sole for added height and unmistakable edge. Crafted from waxy Republic leather in deep black, the designs feature extended geometric tongues, convenient side zips, and a special-edition AirWair heel loop — a subtle nod to the punk roots of both brands.
A Dark Vision, Captured in Paris
The campaign was photographed by Rick Owens himself in his Paris studio, spotlighting London-based Turkish producer, performer, and DJ Sissy Misfit — known for her fierce blend of hard electronic, techno, and pop sounds. Misfit’s avant-garde performance energy perfectly embodies the brutalist aesthetic of Owens’ world and Dr. Martens’ rebellious DNA.
Owens shared a personal reflection on the inspiration behind the design:
“I thought I invented it, but I only recently realized my mega-lacing is a memory of the boot worn by Joseph Beuys during his 1965 action entitled How to Explain Pictures to a Dead Hare. It was one of the first art moments I encountered that formed who I am today… That mix of industrial construction, shamanistic ceremony bordering on pagan hallucination is still what keeps me going.”
Where to Buy
The Dr. Martens x Rick Owens collection will be available from drmartens.com, rickowens.eu, Rick Owens stores, and select global partners starting October 16th, 2025.
