Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 3 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I In fact, Anderson’s collection is an exploration of the ways in which leather becomes liquid in appearance, alive with movement and fundamentally modern. A sense of airiness pervades the clothing, achieved through advanced treatment of pure materials, including raw silk, cotton, and linen. It’s at once tactile and ethereal. Silhouettes are defined by ease and softness, then punched up with sharp, unexpected artisanal elements such as the placement of a knot, the way a classic scarf print from the archive is transposed onto latex, or the calculated asymmetry of a skirt. Fragments emerge and dissolve the codes of the established House, as Anderson continues in the process of reconfiguring the brand, while a necklace made of raw pieces of leather covers the entire collection’s spectrum and acts as an abstract key to the entirety of the collection. There’s a simplicity and rawness to the pieces, an earthy quality, though they’re all rendered in the most luxe fabrics imaginable. Loewe’s legendary craftsmanship is applied to create new textures and patterns, including woven elements that add depth, visual impact, and extreme tactility to a sleeveless top and a new treatment of the House’s iconic Amazona bag. Colour culled from everyday life is dictated by the way materials absorb pigment: Oro varies from dusty to saturated; cashmere suede, dipped in blue, turns ink-like; orange morphs into saffron, back to back. The Puzzle, a new cubic bag that folds up neatly, enhances the character of the collection, pairing deconstructed elements of House icons with ultra- modern functionality and aesthetics. Footwear is sturdy enough to anchor the ethereal, almost primitive vibe of the garments; an assuring statement of solidity in orange, navy and black embossed leathers, with closed-toes and wedge heels. With this refreshing and aesthetically rich collection, Anderson has moved the esteemed House forward into a light and modern era, whilst retaining the luxury and refinement that fans of Loewe have come to love for generations. It’s an impressive feat.