The night before the show, Owens sent a reassuring message to his models, something along the lines of, "Try and enjoy the serene benevolence of presenting a story of love." As he said today, "I'm getting all New Agey in my own, abstract, do-it-yourself way." Maybe that's why the soundtrack was a muted variant on the abrasive thud that usually propels an Owens show forward. But the shift in sensibility also shaped the clothes as a benevolent embrace—cocooning capes; quilting; soft, plush fabrics; poncho tops; and those comfy onesies that cropped up in the men's collection. It's an extraordinary turn of events to think of a Rick Owens show promoting family values, but here they were: love, protection, communication. And, overall: the tribe, the shared sense of unity that has been integral to the Owens ethos over the years.