With each season, Jonathan Anderson takes fashion on a journey, and for the Fall 2024 season, that journey is one that spans both distance and time.
Ahead of the runway show, which was presented last Friday, Loewe dropped a series of teasers on social media, ranging from a porcelain bundle of asparagus dating back to the mid-1700s to an oil painting of pink roses from 1980 painted by American artist Albert York.
Then, there was an item from the collection itself, an intricately hand-embroidered Squeeze bag inspired by botanical porcelain pieces from Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory—the first important porcelain manufactory in England.
Art Meets Fashion
The show was a parade of art-inspired pieces, and the Parisian venue doubled as an art gallery, lined with 18 paintings by the late American artist Albert York, from 1963 to 1990. The collection of paintings within the space marks the largest display of York’s work outside of America.
York, who passed away in 2009, was known for his floral landscapes, and his work was a clear inspiration for Anderson this season. Ready-to-wear takes on a life of its own, featuring intricate beading, botanical prints, and Anderson’s typical play on proportions. In a world of repetitive archival designs, Anderson’s innovation continues to stand out from the crowd.
The Bags of Loewe Fall 2024
Bags were a continuation of prior collections, with new iterations of the Squeeze Bag, Puzzle Fold Tote, and Flamenco Purse appearing on the runway. Building off the BTW, Squeeze bags feature intricate beading in various prints, from floral landscapes to animal prints; they are true works of art.
Speaking of works of art, that porcelain bunch of asparagus is recreated by Anderson in beaded bag form, sitting alongside a slew of printed exotics in bold hues. The Squeeze and the Flamenco Purse are given an exotic spin for Fall, and the Flamenco Purse is introduced in a new large size. Get a backstage look at Loewe’s Fall 2024 bags below, images via Loewe.
