Styles · An idea under Avant-garde
Opium aesthetic for men
Shop opium aesthetic outfits and dark avant garde streetwear, from heavy leather jackets and wide leg denim to gothic sterling silver jewelry.
The opium aesthetic is a dark avant garde style defined by all black clothes, extreme proportions, heavy leather outerwear, and gothic silver jewellery. Oversized cotton hoodies balance against sculptural leather coats and wide leg pants cut in heavy denim. Monochrome tones of black, sand, and brown unify these exaggerated silhouettes into one coherent look.
The name comes from Opium, the record label Playboi Carti started in Atlanta, whose rappers dress in black, punk and gothic clothes. Rick Owens gives it its long dark shapes, from cargo trousers to chunky laced sneakers. Chrome Hearts adds heavy sterling silver cross pendants and rings drawn from American biker culture, and Balenciaga its oversized black hoodies.
Cropped leather bombers, heavy cotton hoodies, and wide leg pants anchor the daily uniform. Wear them alongside chunky boots and stacked sterling silver rings to balance the proportions. Utopia, Due West and Outlined in Toronto stock these dark tops, relaxed pants, and sterling silver pendants.
