After months of hypothesis, Jonathan Anderson and Loewe have formally parted methods. Rumors, which had began swirling late final yr, reached a climax as Jonathan Anderson forewent a runway present for each Loewe and his eponymous model, JW Anderson, in the course of the Fall/Winter 2025 season. After what felt like a chronic resignation following the model’s model-less FW25 presentation and a collection of spotlight reels posted to the designer’s Instagram, the model formally confirmed the information within the early morning hours.
Anderson, who served as inventive director for practically 11 years, revitalized the Spanish-born model, remodeling it from a luxurious leather-based home into a world tastemaker and trend powerhouse. From the now notorious puzzle bag to A-list-powered movie star moments and unabashed pop-culture commentary, Anderson redefined trendy creativity. Check out a few of our favourite moments from his time at Loewe under:
Taking part in with Surrealism:
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The place different designers may crumble in worry of being known as camp or kitsch, Anderson thrived. No medium or motif was off-limits. Throughout his tenure, Anderson took literal inspiration from a myriad of on a regular basis objects. For the SS22 assortment, nail polish bottles, roses, bars of cleaning soap, and cracked eggs redefined the assertion heel, complementing exaggerated geometric clothes and metal-sculpted bodices. The identical yr, Anderson revved up the avant-garde stakes, sending a silicone drop waist automotive skirt down the runway alongside puckered lip bustiers and wrapped balloon clothes. The British designer’s dalliance with surrealism hit a playful peak in SS23, a fan-favorite assortment, opened by movie star good friend of the home Taylor Russel, stuffed with orchid clothes and the long-lasting pixelated jumper.
Editorial Magnificence:
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Anderson’s Loewe knew the way to stability one of the best of each worlds. Whereas collections had been stuffed with daring runway-exclusive sculptural items, in addition they set the tone for ready-to-wear tendencies for seasons to come back. Early on in his tenure, Anderson was intrigued by the concept of creative curation, constructing an daring but editorially refined wardrobe for FW16. This pressure adopted by means of a lot of his future collections, together with the FW24 runway, which was impressed by American painter Albert York, and stuffed with knickknack curiosities comparable to beaded asparagus purses, ballooned floral pants, and picket chippendale chair collared coats.
There’s One thing About Star Energy:
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Adored by followers and celebrities alike, below Anderson, a Loewe ambassadorship turned a coveted members-only membership. As a sponsor of final yr’s Met Gala, the model dressed stars together with Greta Lee, Josh O’Connor, Taylor Russell, Ayo Edebiri, and even Anna Wintour. Past the Met Gala, Anderson’s designs shortly turned thrilling highlights amidst seas of night robes and traditional tuxes. Ayo Edebiri even stole the Golden Globes carpet in a customized recreation of Julia Robert’s notorious gray swimsuit. However Anderson’s attain didn’t cease there. The designer helped outline the style of Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour, partnering with costume designer Shiona Turini for a collection of appears to be like impressed by the surrealist FW22 assortment. Moreover, in what he considers one among his crowning achievements on the model, Dame Maggie Smith was photographed by Juergen Teller for its SS24 pre-collection marketing campaign.
Although no official assertion has confirmed Loewe or Anderson’s subsequent transfer, he’s anticipated to take the reigns at fellow LVMH model Dior. Design duos Luke and Lucie Meier, Jack McCollough, and Lazaro Hernandez, who just lately departed Jil Sander and Proenza Schouler, respectively, have been rumored to succeed Anderson at Loewe. Keep tuned to Hypebeast for extra updates.
