Rick Owens
Racerback Elongated Cami
The Racerback Elongated Cami is a sleeveless top from Rick Owens, cut from sheer 100% organic cotton jersey in an elongated, slim fit with a crew neck, racerback, vertical back seam, and raw-cut hem. It is made in Italy and designed for use as a lightweight layering piece, with its translucent fabric and long silhouette reflecting the brand's structural aesthetic. Owner reviews note that the material is very thin, stretches over time, and may be see-through in bright light, so careful handling and possible sizing up are recommended.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- modern, minimal, gothic, slim-fit, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Elongated camisole in sheer organic cotton jersey with racerback and raw hem, embodying Rick Owens' modern and structural aesthetic.
Sheer finish, elongated silhouette, racerback design, vertical back seaming, raw-cut hem
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- modern, minimal, gothic, slim-fit, edgy
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- elongated silhouette
- sheer finish
- fine translucent 100% organic cotton jersey
- long and slim fit
- crew neck
- racerback
- vertical seaming at the back
- raw-cut hem
- made in Italy
- modern and structural aesthetics
- minimalist lines
- monumental fit
- gothic monochromatic style
Product Insights
The Rick Owens Racerback Elongated Cami is a unisex men's-listed top that uses an elongated hem and raw, curling edge as deliberate house signatures, with a sheer open-knit organic cotton jersey that breathes and wicks moisture while transmitting light; black minimizes transparency. Priced at 79.95 CAD and currently out of stock in all sizes, it demands attention to fit and maintenance: sizing up improves comfort but sacrifices the intended second-skin silhouette, and the untreated cotton shrinks 2–5% in home laundering, lacks elastane for recovery, and can bag permanently at the fragile raw edge, so it must be washed cold and flat-dried, never hung by the hem. The design's tradeoff is between an intentional, elongated aesthetic and a delicate fabric that needs careful handling.
Verified claims
- Raw hem
- The raw hem is a house signature: cut from single-knit cotton jersey, it rolls softly rather than unravels, and the edge becomes more defined with wear; some note a fringed patina can develop.
- Elongated silhouette
- Hemline extends past hips; the long line expresses Owens's elongation-and-obfuscation house code.
- Gender
- Listed as men's, but Simons also carries it as unisex in women's designer.
- Fit
- Between sizes, sizing up improves comfort but loses the intended second-skin silhouette.
- Stretch
- Widthwise stretch conforms; with no elastane, the cotton has limited recovery after wear.
- Shrinkage
- Home laundering shrinks untreated cotton jersey by 2–5%, first visible at the raw edge.
- Durability
- Without elastane, the cotton jersey only recovers modestly, so wear and sagging appear first at the fragile raw edge.
- Design philosophy
- On Rick Owens pieces, the raw-cut hem and elongated tail are deliberate signature details, not flaws.
- Sheerness
- This cami is made from 100% organic cotton jersey with no synthetic blends; its sheer, translucent finish comes from the open fine-knit loops that transmit light, and the black colorway reads less transparent.
- Breathability
- The same open knit that makes it sheer lets air pass and the cotton wicks moisture, keeping it cool.
- Recovery
- Without elastane, the 100% cotton can bag permanently with wear and washing — silk-viscose holds shape.
- Care
- Cold gentle wash in a garment bag; dry flat, never tumble, and never hang from the raw hem.
- Restock size choice
- Size by chest and torso rather than the department label; if between sizes, size up.
- Variant parity
- All four sizes are equally out of stock and identically priced — no size has an availability or cost edge.
- Racerback design
- This cami has a true racerback back rather than a standard straight tank back, as part of its advertised construction.
- Back seaming
- The back has a single vertical seam; the listing does not specify whether the centre-back or armhole seams are reinforced, though the neckline and straps have double topstitching.
- Colourfastness
- Colourfastness is not specified for the black dye; hand wash cold and dry flat to minimise dye loss, and wash black pieces separately for the first few washes.
Product record
- Title
- Racerback Elongated Cami
- Brand
- Rick Owens
- Price
- 79.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of an elongated racerback cami worn on a model; fitted torso, curved elongated hem that extends below waist, narrow shoulder straps and visible double-stitched neckline binding.
- SilhouetteFitted sleeveless cami with a narrow racerback-style shoulder and a long, curved, pointed hem that extends past the hips toward the center front.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.86 (high) - Neckline and strapsHigh, rounded square neckline with narrow shoulder straps; visible seam/topstitch around the neckline and straps.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem detailElongated curved hem with a pointed center front and a raw or narrowly finished edge visible at the bottom center.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.68 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric textureFine knit fabric with slight visible horizontal ribbing or knit texture across the torso, appearing soft and slightly drapey against the body.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Seams and stitchingVisible double topstitching at neckline and straps; side seams are not prominently visible due to fit.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible occlusionLower part of the cami overlaps and is tucked slightly into light-colored pants at the sides; full hem visible but partly obscured by the hands and pants pockets.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio-front product shot on a standing model with a neutral light gray background; even soft lighting with faint shadowing at sides; image cropped at mid-thigh and above the head.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal crop of a standing model from just above the head to mid-thigh, showing full front of the cami and part of the pants.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform neutral light gray background with no visible props or branding.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing light beige cargo-style pants; hands rest near pockets and partly obscure lower cami edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with subtle shadowing along the sides of the model and a mild shadow under the chin and arms.
Colors
muted taupe gray· body#796E6D- SilhouetteFitted sleeveless cami with a narrow racerback-style shoulder and a long, curved, pointed hem that extends past the hips toward the center front.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless racerback cami worn by a model. Visible features include a center back seam, narrow racerback straps with bound edges, a faint stitched vertical patch near the upper center back, and a curved raw-looking hem extending below the hips.
- Racerback cutNarrow racerback straps that join at a rounded neckline with narrow bound edges, leaving the shoulder blades exposed.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.05 · w 0.34 · h 0.25 (high) - Center back seamSingle vertical seam running along the center of the back from neckline down to the hem, visible as a raised stitch line.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.05 · w 0.06 · h 0.88 (high) - Upper back stitched patchFaint rectangular stitched patch located on the upper center back above the mid-back seam; stitching visible but any text or marking is illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.07 · w 0.08 · h 0.18 (medium) - Fabric surfaceKnit fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface that shows natural stretch and mild horizontal wrinkling across the lower back.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.52 · h 0.60 (high) - Curved raw hemLower hem curves downward at center and appears to have an unfinished or lightly rolled raw edge, extending past the hips.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.79 · w 0.48 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing model from the rear against a plain light gray background. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows. Image includes parts of the model's arms, neck and light-colored shorts; cropping shows the model from upper neck to mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionRear-facing medium-full shot of a model centered in frame, cropped near the top of the neck and mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal directional shadowing.
- Visible model elementsModel's arms, neck, and part of the head in profile are visible; light-colored cargo-style shorts are visible below the cami hem but are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.79 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.34 (high)
Colors
muted taupe gray· body fabric#817675- Racerback cutNarrow racerback straps that join at a rounded neckline with narrow bound edges, leaving the shoulder blades exposed.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/RickowensRedditors describe Rick Owens tanks as incredibly thin and fragile, yet appreciate their unique drape and recommend purchasing on sale if the aesthetic appeals.
Opinions are split: many acknowledge the high price and fragility but still find the tanks worth it for their look and feel, especially the silk viscose versions.
Themes
Use Cases
- Layering piece for grunge or avant-garde looks
- Showcasing muscle definition
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Honest assessment of Rick Owens tank tops' quality and value
They’re very very thin and fragile and they will most likely hug your body. If you’re happy looking at your torso naked then you’ll probably like them. They just put a thin veil over your body. People can see right through them when light hits them. They’re a pain to wash but hug your skin so they do get pretty filthy. They are ridiculously priced for what they are. If that’s the look you want then that’s up to you to decide if you can afford it. I love mine but I’d hesitate to recommend them. They stretch a lot as well
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