Rick Owens
Temple Pure Virgin Wool Openwork Sweater
This item is a Rick Owens Temple pure virgin wool openwork sweater, a fitted long-sleeve knit top manufactured in Italy. It is made of 100% virgin wool and features a sheer openwork knit, a horizontal oval cutout at the chest with a narrow strap, a center seam, and ribbed hem and cuffs. The sweater is designed to sit at the natural waist and can be worn as a standalone top or layered garment.
- Material
- 100% Virgin Wool
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- slim-fit, minimal, gothic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Fitted sheer knit sweater with dramatic openwork detailing at the chest, made from fine virgin wool.
Sheer knit, openwork detailing, ribbed edging, fitted silhouette, 100% virgin wool
- Material
- 100% Virgin Wool
- Style
- slim-fit, minimal, gothic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- delicate sheer knit construction
- dramatic openwork detailing at chest
- fitted silhouette
- ribbed edging
- fine 100% virgin wool
- made in Italy
- raw aesthetic
- gothic-style monochromatic design
- minimalist lines
- elongated silhouette
Product Insights
The Temple Pure Virgin Wool Openwork Sweater by Rick Owens is a fitted counterpoint to the brand's signature oversized volumes, crafted in the co-owned Concordia factory and made from 100% virgin wool. Its openwork knit and chest cutout distribute airflow, wick moisture, and vent heat from the sternum, making it ideal for transitional weather, though it is not intended as standalone winter wear. The wool’s elasticity recovers shape after stretching, but the openwork loops snag easily from jewelry or rough surfaces, permanently distorting the shape. At $199.95, the grey colorway represents a 60% clearance discount, making it the entry-level Rick Owens Italian virgin wool knit, though restock is unlikely.
Verified claims
- Manufacturing provenance
- The sweater is made in Italy at Rick Owens' co-owned Concordia factory, which has been dedicated exclusively to the brand since the early 2000s.
- Fitted counterpoint
- A fitted counterpoint to the Temple line's oversized volumes, with a sheer openwork chest cutout that emphasizes the body.
- Transitional weight
- Lightweight openwork knit suited for transitional weather.
- Breathability
- Openwork knit distributes airflow evenly across the entire sweater surface.
- Moisture management
- 100% virgin wool wicks moisture and resists odors for lasting freshness.
- Chest vent design
- Chest cutout vents the sternum, a high-heat area, for focused airflow.
- Use case
- Breathable fine knit for transitional weather; not intended as standalone winter wear.
- Shape recovery
- Virgin wool elasticity snaps the sweater back to its fitted shape after stretching.
- Fiber strength
- 100% virgin wool with long-staple fibers resists thinning but snags easily.
- Fit
- Dry clean or cold hand wash; store flat or on padded hangers.
- Temperature buffering
- Openwork wool with chest cutout buffers chills and vents heat.
- Snag resistance
- The openwork knit has exposed loops that catch easily on sharp edges, so it requires careful handling to avoid snags and runs.
- Sizing
- European size 38 corresponds to US 4 (bust 32–33″, waist 24–25″); fitted silhouettes may vary.
- Layering
- Lightweight and fitted, it layers cleanly over a base layer but won't accommodate bulky underlayers.
- Chest openwork
- Chest openwork is sheer and largely transparent, so skin or a base layer is visible through the openwork areas, and the cutout vents body heat.
- Silhouette
- The fitted, cropped-to-the-waist Temple silhouette breaks from Rick Owens' usual oversized style.
- Discount depth
- At $199.95, the grey sweater is 60% off, saving $295.05.
- Collection positioning
- At its $199.95 sale price, it is the least expensive women's Temple style with the signature openwork chest transparency.
- Price benchmark
- At $199.95, the sweater sits below Rick Owens' typical price floor for Italian-made 100% virgin wool knits, making it an unusually low-cost entry into that knitwear program.
- Clearance status
- Grey's $199.95 price reflects a final clearance markdown; restock is unlikely.
- Ribbed edging
- Ribbed edges at the openwork sweater's trim help the sheer body stay crisp through wear.
- Durability
- Because the sweater uses virgin wool rather than recycled wool, the fibers retain their original long staple length and give the openwork fabric higher tensile strength, so it resists thinning and tearing over repeated wears.
Product record
- Title
- Temple Pure Virgin Wool Openwork Sweater
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a fitted long-sleeve knit sweater with a horizontal oval chest cutout and a wide ribbed hem; fine knit texture and a visible center vertical seam on the torso.
- Overall silhouetteFitted long-sleeve pullover shown from the front, cropped to the waist with a wide ribbed band at the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Chest cutout and strapHorizontal oval cutout across the upper chest just below the collarbone with a narrow knit strap spanning the top edge of the cutout, leaving skin exposed.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.13 (high) - Center seamSingle visible vertical seam runs down the center of the front torso from the neckline area to the ribbed hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.52 (high) - Ribbed hem detailWide ribbed knit band at the waist that is visibly denser and horizontally ribbed compared with the smoother knit of the torso.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.49 · w 0.60 · h 0.15 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong, slim sleeves with fine knit texture and narrow ribbed cuffs; slight gathering at the wrist on the visible sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.20 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high) - Knit textureFine, smooth knit across the body and sleeves contrasted by the tighter horizontal ribs at the hem and cuffs.
- Visible model croppingImage shows model from just below the nose to the hips; lower edge of sweater meets black pants with a light drawstring.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background showing the model wearing black pants as a prop; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with no visible texture or props.
- Supporting garmentBlack pants with a visible off-white drawstring sit under the sweater and are visible from the waist down as a styling prop.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.62 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting producing minimal directional shadows and even illumination across the garment.
- Image cropModel is cropped at the top of the head and near the mid-thigh, focusing on the sweater; hands partially visible at the lower corners.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.35 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
taupe brown· main body and sleeves#7A6E69taupe brown· ribbed hem and cuffs#7A6E6A- Overall silhouetteFitted long-sleeve pullover shown from the front, cropped to the waist with a wide ribbed band at the hem.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a fitted long-sleeve openwork wool sweater with a narrow crew neckline, visible center-back seam and a wide ribbed waistband; fabric is slightly sheer over the upper back.
- Back silhouetteFitted long-sleeve sweater shown from the back with a defined waist created by a wide ribbed band and slim sleeves extending to ribbed cuffs.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric transparencyThin, openwork knit that is slightly sheer on the upper back, allowing skin tone and underlayers to be subtly visible through the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Ribbed waistbandWide, horizontally ribbed band at the lower back that sits at the natural waist and has a denser, less sheer knit than the torso.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.46 · w 0.72 · h 0.14 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam runs down the center of the back from the neckline through the ribbed waistband.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.06 · w 0.10 · h 0.56 (high) - Decorative vertical panelNarrow, slightly darker vertical knit panel composed of three parallel textured lines located on the upper back just below the neckline.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.08 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high) - Neckline finishShallow crew neckline finished with a narrow knit band that lies flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve detailLong, closely fitted sleeves with subtle gathering near the wrist and narrow ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model photographed from the rear against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting; lower body shows separate black pants and model's right hand partially visible.
- Shot compositionVertical studio frame cropped at mid-thigh, centering the sweater back and showing part of the model's neck, shoulders, and hands.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray backdrop with soft, diffused lighting producing minimal shadows and even color rendering.
- Visible propsModel wearing black pants visible from the waist down; pants are not part of the sweater but appear in the frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
taupe gray· main body#8D827Cdark gray· decorative vertical panel#74645Bmuted taupe· ribbed waistband#7D7571- Back silhouetteFitted long-sleeve sweater shown from the back with a defined waist created by a wide ribbed band and slim sleeves extending to ribbed cuffs.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4506286 | Temple Pure Virgin Wool Openwork Sweater - 38 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4506287 | Temple Pure Virgin Wool Openwork Sweater - 40 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4506288 | Temple Pure Virgin Wool Openwork Sweater - 42 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4506289 | Temple Pure Virgin Wool Openwork Sweater - 44 | CA$199.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |