Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 3 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Loewe Spring/Summer 2015 A Spanish heritage brand with a long and esteemed history, Loewe is undergoing a renaissance at the hands of JW Anderson, recently appointed Creative Director of the brand long beloved for its luxury leather handbags. Apparel is receiving a renewed focus, but that’s not to say accessories fanatics will be disappointed. It’s all here and on glorious, fashion forward display, but with a reverence for tradition. Oro, the Spanish for gold, highlights the looks for spring/summer 2015. A torn suede dress presents Loewe’s signature honey-gold hue in a newway, somehow encapsulating all at once a stylish woman, the past present and future of the house, and a collection in which a new lightness pervades. In the past, Loewe – whilst always luxe – has been centred on eveningwear and dark colours. As Anderson has said, “When I think of Spain, I think of being on a beach. Spanish culture is full of light, not heavy and serious. I wanted Loewe’s look to be lightened up, to feel fresher, sharper – uplifting, like a dreamscape.” And accordingly, there are loose and easy shapes, elegant draping and fluid fabrics in warm neutrals and saturated colours to be found throughout this dynamic and utterly sumptuous collection – all of course punctuated by touches of Loewe’s signature leather.