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Opium aesthetic for women

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.

Rick Owens Edfu Bauhuas Cargo Pants Black at Utopia, Toronto
Rick Owens
Edfu Bauhuas Cargo Pants Black
$707Pre-owned
Utopia
Rick Owens FW16 Mastodon Drawstring Cargo Pants Black at Utopia, Toronto
Rick Owens
FW16 Mastodon Drawstring Cargo Pants Black
$353Pre-owned
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Tiny E Necklace (20 Inches) at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Tiny E Necklace (20 Inches)
$5,299was $5,652
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Silver Foti Skull Wallet Chain (21 Inches) at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Silver Foti Skull Wallet Chain (21 Inches)
$14,837Lightly used
Utopia
Rick Owens Cargobelas Cargo Pants Black at Utopia, Toronto
Rick Owens
Cargobelas Cargo Pants Black
$565Pre-owned
Utopia
Rick Owens Stefan Cargo Pant Heavy Faille Black at Utopia, Toronto
Rick Owens
Stefan Cargo Pant Heavy Faille Black
$707
Utopia
Balenciaga Black Distressed Oversized Ebay T-Shirt at Utopia, Toronto
Balenciaga
Black Distressed Oversized Ebay T-Shirt
$318
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Paper Jam Triple Cross Zip-Up Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Paper Jam Triple Cross Zip-Up Hoodie Black
$4,946
Utopia
Emanuele Bicocchi Flourish Medium Skull - Silver at Due West, Toronto
Emanuele Bicocchi
Flourish Medium Skull - Silver
$420
Due West
Emanuele Bicocchi Flourish Small Skull - Silver at Due West, Toronto
Emanuele Bicocchi
Flourish Small Skull - Silver
$336
Due West
Amiri M65 Baggy Cargo Flare Black Denim Jeans at Utopia, Toronto
Amiri
M65 Baggy Cargo Flare Black Denim Jeans
$353Pre-owned
Utopia
Acne Studios Baggy Wide Cargo Pants Washed Black at Utopia, Toronto
Acne Studios
Baggy Wide Cargo Pants Washed Black
$283Lightly used
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Leather Plus Cross Scroll Fleece Pullover Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Leather Plus Cross Scroll Fleece Pullover Hoodie Black
$4,239was $4,592
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Leather Plus Cross Scroll Fleece Quarter Zip Black at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Leather Plus Cross Scroll Fleece Quarter Zip Black
$4,239was $4,592
Utopia
Balenciaga Hand Drawn Political Campagin Oversized Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Balenciaga
Hand Drawn Political Campagin Oversized Hoodie Black
$424Worn once
Utopia
Balenciaga Hand Drawn Political Campaign Oversized Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Balenciaga
Hand Drawn Political Campaign Oversized Hoodie Black
$424Lightly used
Utopia
Y-3 x NEIGHBORHOOD Graphic Hoodie - Black at Due West, Toronto
Y-3 x NEIGHBORHOOD
Graphic Hoodie - Black
$232$276
Due West
Hurry Up Tomorrow X Opium Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Hurry Up Tomorrow
X Opium Hoodie Black
$106
Utopia
Balenciaga 3b Liquefied Oversized Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Balenciaga
3b Liquefied Oversized Hoodie Black
$636
Utopia
Hurry Up Tomorrow X Opium Double OXO Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Hurry Up Tomorrow
X Opium Double OXO Hoodie Black
$106
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Triple Cross Pendant at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Triple Cross Pendant
$4,946
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Black Diamond Baby Fat Pendant at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Black Diamond Baby Fat Pendant
$4,380
Utopia
Chrome Hearts Paper Jam Triple Cross Pullover Hoodie Black at Utopia, Toronto
Chrome Hearts
Paper Jam Triple Cross Pullover Hoodie Black
$3,533
Utopia
Hurry Up Tomorrow X Opium Tee Black at Utopia, Toronto
Hurry Up Tomorrow
X Opium Tee Black
$71
Utopia

Common questions

What defines the opium aesthetic?
Dark tones, exaggerated volumes, and heavy silver hardware establish this style. Layering oversized hoodies under boxy leather jackets creates the signature high volume shape.
Where did the opium aesthetic come from?
It takes its name from Opium, the record label Playboi Carti started in Atlanta, whose rappers wear black, punk and gothic clothes. Fans build it from long black layers, cargo trousers and silver jewellery.
Which designers make opium aesthetic clothes?
Rick Owens supplies cargo trousers and chunky laced sneakers, and Balenciaga oversized black hoodies. Emanuele Bicocchi adds sterling silver skull pendants.