Rick Owens
Temple Sheer Pure Virgin Wool Knit Sweater
This is a black, sheer long-sleeve knit sweater from Rick Owens' Temple line, crafted in Italy from 100% virgin wool. The fine-gauge openwork knit is semi-transparent across the upper torso and features perforated 'TEMPLE OF' text on the chest, a ribbed crew neck, dropped shoulders, and an elongated silhouette. It is intended for layering or fashion-forward outfits; reviewers note the wool is soft and reasonably durable with proper care, but prone to pinholes and pulls, and the sizing runs small.
- Material
- 100% virgin wool
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- gothic, minimal, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Sheer openwork knit sweater with an elongated silhouette and gothic minimalism.
Sheer openwork knit, elongated silhouette, patch pocket, ribbed crew neck.
- Material
- 100% virgin wool
- Style
- gothic, minimal, edgy
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- sheer openwork knit construction
- elongated, irreverent silhouette
- fine 100% virgin wool yarn
- patch pocket on chest
- ribbed crew neckline
- monumental fit
- gothic monochromatic aesthetic
- made in Italy
Product Insights
Rick Owens' Temple Sheer Pure Virgin Wool Knit Sweater is an anti-fit silhouette with dropped shoulders and elongated length, crafted from fine 100% virgin wool open-gauge knit for lightweight drape and shape retention. Its ribbed cuffs can extend past the hand or be pushed up. The knit reveals body outlines and pocket contents, and buyers report it runs small—sizing up achieves the intended look. The relaxed fit showcases the outfit underneath. The Temple collection, debuted in a baptismal runway show, juxtaposes brutalist tailoring with sheer knit for an armor-vs-veil effect. The fine virgin wool is soft, naturally antibacterial, breathable, and suitable for warm weather, though dropped shoulders and long cuffs make it prone to snagging. Care requires hand washing cold and laying flat to dry. Marked down from $815 to $199.95, it offers collector cachet and multi-season wear.
Verified claims
- Silhouette design
- Anti-fit silhouette combines dropped shoulders, elongated length, and sheer knit.
- Knit construction
- Fine 100% virgin wool open-gauge knit yields lightweight drape and shape retention.
- Cuffs and hem
- Ribbed cuffs can extend past the hand or be pushed up for a stacked look.
- Sizing
- Buyers report the sweater runs small; sizing up achieves the intended anti-fit silhouette.
- Sheerness
- The knit reveals body outlines and pocket contents through its open weave.
- Styling
- The relaxed fit makes the sweater a sheer showcase of the outfit underneath.
- Collection
- Temple collection debuted in a baptismal runway show.
- Design tension
- Brutalist tailoring contrasts with sheer knit for armor-vs-veil effect.
- Softness
- Fine virgin wool fibers make the sheer knit soft and comfortable against skin.
- Durability
- Long-staple virgin wool helps the sheer knit resist sagging and hold its exaggerated longline shape, though small holes or pilling can still appear in friction areas with gentle wear.
- Odor control
- Natural antibacterial properties keep the sweater odor-free between washings.
- Breathability
- The openwork virgin wool knit breathes and regulates temperature, making the sweater wearable on warm days, in transitional layers, and on cool evenings.
- Fit
- Floor-grazing length with dropped shoulders creates the most extreme Temple sweater silhouette.
- Warm-weather suitability
- Openwork rasato knit and virgin wool enable warm-weather use.
- Care
- Hand wash cold, gentle detergent, lay flat dry to prevent pinholes and preserve shape.
- Value proposition
- Priced at $199.95 CAD, the Temple collection provenance and multi-season wear give the sweater collector and wardrobe value.
- Sheer layering
- The transparent openwork knit reveals body outlines and any items carried in the patch pocket, while the long cut gives the sweater a ceremonial, vestment-like tone.
- Seasonal versatility
- The airy openwork knit works as a light layer in warm weather and under a coat in cold, and the Spring 2026 Temple collection designed it for spring/summer.
- Pocket functionality
- The patch chest pocket is functional and can hold small items, though anything inside will show through the sheer knit.
- Variant comparison
- Compared with the core ribbed and jacquard Temple sweaters, the Temple Sheer is the most transparent and proportionally extreme piece, and it is the only variant with a chest patch pocket.
Product record
- Title
- Temple Sheer Pure Virgin Wool Knit Sweater
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 815 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sheer black long-sleeve knit sweater with ribbed crew neckline, ribbed cuffs and hem, dropped shoulders, and perforated letter text 'TEMPLE' and 'OF' across the chest formed by small eyelets; upper torso appears sheer while lower torso shows denser knit.
- NecklineNarrow ribbed crew neckline sitting close to the base of the neck in the same black knit as the sweater.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Sheer upper bodyUpper chest and shoulder area is semi-sheer knit, allowing the model's skin and underlayer to be visible through the fabric.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.08 · w 0.66 · h 0.30 (high) - Perforated chest text“Two lines of perforated/eyelet text across the chest reading TEMPLE (upper) and OF (lower) created by small regularly spaced holes in the knit.”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Denser lower torso knitLower torso area below the mid-chest appears as a denser, less sheer knit panel continuing to the hem.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.34 · w 0.66 · h 0.34 (high) - Dropped shoulders and sleeve seamShoulder seam sits down the arm indicating a dropped shoulder; seam line visible on both left and right upper sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Extended long sleeves with ribbed cuffsSleeves extend past the wrists with gathered fabric at the cuffs; cuffs are ribbed knit matching the neckline and hem.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem detailBottom hem is ribbed and sits over the top of a darker lower garment; hem edge is straight across.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the sweater against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting; image is cropped above the model's eyes and at mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray background with diffuse soft lighting minimizing strong shadows.
- Model croppingModel is shown from just above the mouth to mid-thigh; top of the head is cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Soft shadowing and reflectionsVery soft shadowing visible along the sides of the body and slight specular highlight on the model's lips and hair, indicating studio lights.
Colors
black· main body knit#0E0D0D- NecklineNarrow ribbed crew neckline sitting close to the base of the neck in the same black knit as the sweater.
- 02
Product
Sheer black fine-gauge knit sweater shown on a model from chest up; ribbed crew neckline, long dropped-shoulder sleeves, and chest perforated-dot text reading 'TEMPLE' and lower 'OF'.
- NecklineRibbed crew neck collar in the same black knit as the body, sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.09 (high) - Sheer knit fabricFine-gauge, semi-sheer black knit that is visibly translucent against the model's skin and underlying garments, showing uneven light attenuation across the torso.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong sleeves with a dropped shoulder seam; sleeves appear to be the same sheer knit as the body and extend out of frame at the lower edges.
2 regions
x 0.01 · y 0.25 · w 0.30 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.27 · w 0.30 · h 0.60 (high) - Chest perforated text“Row of small perforated holes forming the word 'TEMPLE' across the upper chest in a single line.”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Lower chest perforated text“Smaller row of perforated holes forming the word 'OF' located below the main chest text and slightly centered.”
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Fit on modelGarment appears relaxed and slightly loose on the model with fabric drape across the torso and slight horizontal stretch lines visible where the knit is sheer.
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from mid-face to upper hips against a plain light grey background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFramed from just below the model's nose to the hips with the torso centered; image focuses on garment details.
- Background and lightingNeutral light grey background with soft, diffuse lighting producing even illumination and mild soft shadows along the garment folds.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Model visible featuresPartial view of the model's lower face, jawline, and blonde hair resting on shoulders; no text or markings on skin.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
sheer black· body#1D1916- NecklineRibbed crew neck collar in the same black knit as the body, sitting close to the base of the model's neck.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long black sheer knit sweater on a model showing a ribbed crew neckline, a vertical center back seam, long dropped-shoulder sleeves, and a ribbed hem. Upper back is noticeably more sheer than lower body.
- Rear center seamVisible vertical seam runs down the center of the back from just below the neckline to the hem.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.10 · h 0.78 (high) - Ribbed crew necklineNarrow ribbed crew neckline in the same black yarn, sitting close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.07 (high) - Sheer upper back fabricUpper back panel is semi-sheer knit allowing skin and underlying garments to be faintly visible through the fabric.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.38 (high) - Less sheer lower bodyLower back panel appears denser and less sheer with more opaque knit than the upper back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Dropped shoulder sleevesLong sleeves with dropped shoulder seams creating a relaxed shoulder line; sleeves extend to wrists and show slight gathering at the cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.18 · w 0.27 · h 0.62 (high) - Ribbed hemHorizontal ribbed band at the sweater hem in the same black yarn, finishing the bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.85 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Back neck decorative tabSmall vertical stitched or beaded tab detail centered just below the neckline comprised of several narrow parallel lines.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Knit textureFine, lightweight knit visible across the sweater with slightly larger stitch definition in the less sheer lower portion.
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear on a plain light gray background with soft even lighting; model cropped at mid-thigh and hair partially visible; minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionStudio rear-facing product shot of a model standing against a uniform light gray backdrop, cropped near mid-thigh.
- LightingSoft, even frontal lighting with minimal harsh shadows that reveals the sweater's sheer versus opaque areas.
- Model hand visibleModel's right hand is visible at the lower right edge of the frame touching the side of the sweater.
1 region
x 0.79 · y 0.82 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - BackgroundPlain light gray background with no props or additional text.
Colors
deep black· main body#0E0D0D- Rear center seamVisible vertical seam runs down the center of the back from just below the neckline to the hem.
Variants
3 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4506327 | Temple Sheer Pure Virgin Wool Knit Sweater - Small | CA$199.95CA$815.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4506328 | Temple Sheer Pure Virgin Wool Knit Sweater - Medium | CA$199.95CA$815.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4506329 | Temple Sheer Pure Virgin Wool Knit Sweater - Large | CA$199.95CA$815.00 | Out of Stock |
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/RickowensReddit users appreciate the softness and unique aesthetic of Rick Owens sheer virgin wool sweaters, finding them surprisingly durable with proper care, though minor issues like pinholes and tight sizing are noted.
Overall positive remarks on feel and durability, but tempered by concerns about fragility and high price for thin material.
Themes
Use Cases
- Layering and fashion-forward outfits
- All-season wear due to lightweight nature
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Rick Owens cashmere sweaters
Virgin wool versions are slightly more see-through and may develop pinholes, while cashmere is softer and often fits smaller; both are well-regarded but users note differences in durability and transparency.
Source Threads
User review of new wool banana knit sweater softness and sheerness
I just got a fogachine one in “new wool”, and it’s so soft!! You can’t see skin and only an outline of the tip of ur nip 😭 I think it can be worn in any season tbh. I’m worried about the durability, but so far it seems pretty good.
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Long-term durability of sheer 100% virgin wool sweater
I have that 100% virgin wool one which is slightly see-through, the exact model I have is called "oversized turtle" lol. Wearing it for 2 years straight and still holding strong, few pinholes and pulls but still looks great and is nowhere close to falling apart.
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