In the ever-accelerating carousel of fashion, where trends turn over with the seasons, the true visionaries become defined not by their output alone, but by what they leave behind. At Zoo Fashions, our Rare (S)Pieces edits curate archival garments from designers who have not only created iconic collections, but moreover have authored chapters in fashions history. As we enter into the Autumn months, we turn our gaze to Rick Owens, Raf Simons, and Ralph Lauren. Three designers from vastly different worlds who, through distinct philosophies, have each redefined modern luxury.
While their approaches may differ; brutalist minimalism; youth-fuelled rebellion and Americana refinement, they are united by a common drive: a singular, uncompromising vision that transcends time. Welcome to Rare (S)Pieces Extinct Drop 002. The Three R’s: Rick, Raf & Ralph. A dedicated space for those items that we have held back and coveted, lifted straight from the designers’ timelines and made available again for those discerning enthusiasts hunting for those grails.
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Few designers have cultivated such a fiercely loyal following as Rick Owens. Known for his sculptural silhouettes, muted palettes and architectural layering, Owens creates fashion as performance, fashion as ritual. There is nothing casual or incidental in his work. It’s intentional, provocative and deeply rooted in countercultural influences, from goth to grunge to brutalist art.
Owens’ pieces from past collections, now part of Zoo Fashions' archive, reflect the brand’s evolution while maintaining his core design ethos. These are garments no longer in production, and not available elsewhere. Ultra-rare, collectible pieces that speak to the brand’s golden eras. Whether it's a draped leather jacket from the Faun collection or an early iteration of his now-iconic platform sneakers, these pieces are as relevant today as they were at debut.
Owens designs for the outsider, for those who reject conformity. Yet paradoxically, that outsider spirit has defined a generation.
Where Owens confronts with form, Raf Simons communicates through subtext and nostalgia. His work is often autobiographical, touching on music, adolescence, rebellion and identity. His early collections, long since archived and highly sought after, cemented Raf as a cultural touchstone. Not just a fashion designer but a historian of subcultures.
Simons’ genius lies in his ability to elevate youth culture into luxury fashion, transforming slogans, band logos and references to underground scenes into collectible runway statements. He is both a documentarian and a futurist, speaking to those who see clothing as a mirror for their inner lives.
At Zoo Fashions, the archival Raf pieces exist as cultural artefacts. From oversized bomber jackets to tailored blazers with cryptic prints and emotionally charged graphics, these pieces are no longer available to purchase or replicate anywhere. They belong to a lineage of fashion that resists erasure and a reminder that Raf’s message was never about the now, but always about the forever.
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Where Owens and Simons built cult followings from the underground up, Ralph Lauren did the opposite, constructing a dream from the top down. His vision was, and still is, of an aspirational America: refined, tasteful and deeply rooted in the codes of tradition and class.
But Zoo Fashions’ Ralph Lauren edit doesn’t touch the mainstream. There’s no Polo here. Instead, we showcase Purple Label, Black Label and RLX, the most coveted expressions of Ralph’s universe. These are rare, precision-crafted pieces that echo the old-world tailoring of Savile Row, the rugged elegance of the American West and the modernity of technical outerwear, all under one umbrella.
Purple Label is Ralph at his most luxurious: Italian fabrics, hand-finished details and a timeless sophistication that refuses to age. Black Label, leaner and sharper, nods to a European silhouette, while RLX pushes boundaries with tech innovation and sport-driven design. Together, they reveal a Ralph Lauren far beyond prep.
These pieces, no longer produced, are part of a legacy that ages like fine scotch, gaining more value and more weight with time.
Despite their aesthetic dissonance, Owens, Simons and Lauren share a core belief: fashion should outlive fashion. They don’t follow the seasonal churn, instead building worlds, crafting ideologies and amassing archives that grow more important with each passing year.
At Zoo Fashions, our Rare (S)Pieces edit doesn’t just sell clothes, it preserves stories. As with the Extinct drop 001 of Balenciaga, these are pieces that are off the market, no longer in production, and in some cases, nearly impossible to find. Whether it’s a Raf hoodie from his debut Calvin Klein season, a Rick Owens tunic from Island, or a Ralph Lauren Purple Label double-breasted coat that could sit in a museum, these garments are living proof that fashion, at its best, is permanent.
So, no, you won’t find these pieces again - and that’s precisely the point.
Whether you’re discovering these iconic items anew or revisiting them with fresh eyes, keep your eyes on our socials @zoofashions and sign up to our members list where we will be counting down to the launch of ‘Rare (S)Pieces’ Extinct Drop 002 The Three R’s: Rick, Raf & Ralph.
Early Access to the limited edition and one-off grails will be exclusively to those signed up and it is highly likely items will sell out during the early access period. Explore the Archive. Discover the Untouchable.
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