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Designer Rick Owens Sells Feet Pics on OF to Support Transgender Youth and Refugees
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Rick Owens, the celebrated bisexual fashion designer, has blended art, activism, and philanthropy in a unique initiative: selling videos of his feet on OnlyFans to directly support at-risk transgender youth and refugees. The campaign was announced on Owens’ Instagram on July 15, 2025, in tandem with the opening of his “Temple of Love” exhibition at the Palais Galliera in Paris, signaling a new era of creative fundraising within the fashion and LGBTQ+ communities .
Owens’ feet content, featuring tattoos reading “SO C*NT,” is not only an artistic statement but a vehicle for positive change. Proceeds from the OnlyFans account are being directed to the Allanah Foundation, which runs La Maison D’Allanah, a trans shelter in Versailles. The shelter provides emergency accommodation, resources, and mentorship programs for transgender youth and LGBTQ+ refugees facing discrimination, poverty, and the risk of homelessness .
The Allanah Foundation was established by trans pioneer Allanah Starr, whose advocacy work has been crucial in offering support for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking safety and stability in France. Starr expressed deep gratitude for Owens’ gesture, stating, “I can’t truly express the gratitude I feel for this immense gesture of not only offering financial support, but for shining light on a neglected part of our community, LGBT refugees” .
La Maison D’Allanah provides a lifeline for people escaping violence, persecution, and social injustice due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. Many residents arrive in France after surviving unimaginable hardship, only to face new challenges such as homelessness and exploitation. The shelter’s mission includes helping these individuals transition into safety, offering resources that are otherwise difficult to access .
Owens’ choice to feature his feet in the OnlyFans content is inspired by Contessa di Castiglione, a 19th-century Italian aristocrat renowned for her photographic portraits. As her beauty faded with age, Contessa retreated to a private apartment and focused solely on portraits of her feet, a story Owens referenced to discuss themes of vanity, aging, and self-display .
“In these feet videos I speak about the Contessa di Castiglione, a beauty of the 1800s and famous for sitting for photographic portraits which were new at the time. As her beauty faded, she retreated to an apartment in the Place Vendôme where she had the mirrors removed and the curtains closed and only did portraits of her feet until she died,” Owens shared on Instagram .
Owens described the project as “negotiations with self display, vanity, and aging,” positioning the campaign as both a personal exploration and a public act of solidarity with marginalized LGBTQ+ communities .
The campaign has drawn widespread attention on social media, with thousands of likes and comments celebrating Owens for using his platform and unconventional artistry to raise awareness and funds for those most in need . For many in the LGBTQ+ community, Owens’ fundraiser is a bold reminder of the power of visibility and allyship.
As the OnlyFans account continues to generate donations, the immediate impact is felt at La Maison D’Allanah, which can now expand resources and emergency housing for transgender youth and refugees escaping violence and discrimination. The fundraiser also sets a precedent for how influential figures in fashion and entertainment can challenge norms and mobilize support for LGBTQ+ causes in creative ways.
Owens’ initiative not only provides financial support but also brings global attention to the ongoing struggles faced by transgender people and refugees, encouraging others to contribute and advocate for inclusive support systems.
