Rick Owens-Inspired Sculptural Garment Commission — The Citadel Founding Dinner

Main Duties

Commission a bespoke sculptural garment for The Citadel – a high-profile founding dinner in a repurposed vault on June 25, 2026 in Central London.

Create a Rick Owens-inspired monk robe silhouette that functions as both wearable art and performative presence. The piece must be fully functional – the wearer will move through the room serving caviar to guests in a performative, nonchalant, editorial moment. Dark, minimal, architectural silhouette with high-quality finish. No branding.

The brief requires: understanding of Rick Owens’ philosophy of constraint and silence; ability to create presence through minimalism; confidence in deconstructed silhouettes; and execution within a tight 14-day timeline (June 4th).

This is a cultural moment, not a costume. The piece signals intention and craft through restraint, not complexity.

Skills and Experience Required

Portfolio of previous sculptural or menswear design work (3-5 images showing range and craft). Vision board with Rick Owens references, mood boards, colour palettes, and silhouette sketches. Written statement (2-3 sentences) on your understanding of the brief and what excites you about the project. Confirmation you can execute within 14 days and attend a fitting on June 15. Strong understanding of minimalist design philosophy and ability to work with intention and restraint.

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.