Jonathan Anderson Exits Loewe After 11 Years

Jonathan Anderson announced his departure from Loewe, exiting after 11 years as creative director and bringing an end to a period that redefined the identity of the Spanish house.

Arriving in 2013, the designer instilled a unique vision at the LVMH-owned brand, blending exceptional craftsmanship with conceptual design. Under his leadership, Loewe established itself as a key player in contemporary luxury, incorporating surrealist influences, innovative silhouettes, and artistic collaborations. Anderson's time saw the birth of iconic pieces such as the Puzzle bag, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, as well as experimental creations that pushed the boundaries of traditional wardrobes.

"From my first day at Loewe, I found kindred spirits in the design studio and workshop, whose talents were, and still are, unmatched. Thank you for sharing your craft," he shared via Instagram. "Over the past eleven years, I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people with the imagination, skill, tenacity and ingenuity to say 'yes' to all my wildly ambitious ideas. Looking back, I have realized that a brand is not built on the first show, or even on the first year of shows, but is built slowly, season after season, year after year, based on what works for it. "

Loewe, under Anderson's leadership, was not just a luxury house, but a territory of experimentation, where the boundaries between the everyday and the extraordinary were erased. He transformed ordinary pieces into artistic manifestos like the geometric folds of the Puzzle bag, his playful balloon heels, leather dresses sculpted like modern armor, or the pixelated trompe-l'œil coats that defied perception. 

As Anderson's departure opens a new chapter for Loewe, the fashion industry is already abuzz with speculation about his next move as creative director. His exit comes days after Demna's appointment at Gucci and Donatella's exit from Versace.