Rick Owens DRKSHDW Gradient Mastodon Shorts

Rick Owens DRKSHDW Gradient Mastodon Shorts

Cropped cargo shorts with that classic DRKSHDW dip-dye fade dark charcoal up top melting into a grey bottom, so no two pairs really look identical once they’re washed and worn in.

The Fade Job

Rick Owens DRKSHDW Gradient Mastodon Shorts isn’t a printed gradient it’s genuinely dyed. So the transition has that slightly uneven, hand-done quality. Expect the color to keep shifting a bit with wear and washing, which is honestly part of the appeal.

Fit & Details

• Elastic drawstring waist, sits low with a relaxed drop through the seat
• Big flap pockets on both thighs with a quilted stripe detail genuinely useful, not just decorative
• Hem is left raw and frayed on purpose, slightly asymmetric
• Heavy cotton twill, already broken in a bit from the stonewash

How to Wear Them

Simplest way in is a plain white or grey tee and some worn-in boots let the shorts be the statement piece. If you want to go full Rick Owens, throw a long tee or a draped Rick Owens Jacket over the top and keep the rest of the fit muted.