Art, craft and playfulness at the Loewe show

By Léa Zetlaoui.

On March 6th, 2026, late in the morning, the Loewe Fall/Winter 2026–2027 show felt like a surge of dopamine. On this fifth day of Fashion Week, the sunny weather took over the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes. The set was bathed in a dazzling yellow, while the hippie-dance rhythms of the Pachanga Boys echoed through the place, built for that occasion.

Playful craftsmanship at Loewe

Although it was only their second collection, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez already proved to be a fitting choice to succeed Jonathan Anderson, now at Dior. “As we began conceptualising our second collection at Loewe, we were struck by a simple truth. For us, the act of making is, at its core, an expression of joy — an intellectual, process-driven pursuit charged with playfulness,” they explain.

Each silhouette in this new Loewe collection plays with gravity, fabrics and perception. Inflatable volumes and liquid textures respond to one another, while latex dresses with organic reflections open a dialogue with sculptural coats. Every component of them is meticulously moulded to create striking trompe-l’œil effects, from sleeves to pockets and zip fastenings.

Slip dresses and pajama tops adorned with lace and bows are transformed into moulds for the 3D printing of glossy, viscous latex replicas. Inflatable parkas and scarves, laser-cut and assembled, produce surprising volumes and ensure waterproof seams. Curly coats in patent leather, sweaters and dresses knitted from ultra-fine leather yarn, and pieces in gradient corduroy showcase the house’s craftsmanship and boldness in reinventing every textile.

Cosima von Bonin as the arty touch

The influence of German artist Cosima von Bonin infuses the collection with fantasy and humour. Her floral and gingham prints, sourced from flea markets and repainted by hand, appear on linings, glossy latex garments, and even on a porcelain replica of the Amazona 180 bag. Her sculptural animals — dogs and crustaceans — are transformed into minaudières, charms and jewellery. Moulded hoods and triple-layered beanies worn over parkas echo the artist’s playful spirit too.

The Amazona 180 bag, celebrating the 180th anniversary of the Spanish house, is adorned with dog and crab charms. Meanwhile, the new Whisker bag combines rigidity and softness with effortless elegance. The Flamenco clutch, revisited in blue-and-white intarsia inspired by mosaics, continues this celebration of artisanal techniques.

Thus, for Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories all become intellectual and sensory playgrounds. Humour, fantasy and joy are tangible in every piece. They create a universe in which clothing transcends its function to become an immersive visual and tactile experience.

All the looks from the Loewe Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show