Loewe announced today that Jonathan Anderson would be leaving his role as creative director.
I think its a moment of experimentation.
If youre going to reset after this period, you oughta allow a moment to birth a new aesthetic.
Collage: Vogue
These are some of Andersons most significant themes at Loewe, as remembered by us.
Hand Vs. Machine
One of Andersons most compelling and defined dichotomies has been that of hand-versus machine-made.
There was also his viral pixelated hoodie, most famously worn by A$AP Rocky.
Daniel Craig inQueer,© A24
Most illustrative of this particular contradiction?
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On the topic of range, consider Andersons product collaborations.
See also collaborations with William Morris in 2017, Ken Price in 2020, and Jon Brainard in 2021.
Zendaya inChallengers, Photo: Niko Tavernise
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Andersons reputation for being a serious, designers designer is certainly well-earned.
His collections are high-concept, the execution impeccable, and he always has a well-crafted soundbite.
By 2024, the winner would get 50,000 Euros.
It quickly became a prestigious award for artisans around the world: last year there were 4,000 entries.
