Jonathan Anderson Announces His Departure From Loewe
Loewe has announced the departure of Jonathan Anderson, the house’s creative director since 2013.
After a transformational 11-year tenure, the announcement came with an early morning press release on Monday, March 17, with the brand noting that “under his direction, LOEWE experienced exceptional growth and established itself as a pioneer in presenting a modern vision of luxury fashion and culture underscored by the House’s enduring commitment to craft.”
In an emotional statement, released to ELLE UK, Anderson said: “While reflecting on the last 11 years, I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by people with the imagination, the skills, the tenacity and the resourcefulness to find a way to say ‘yes’ to all my wildly ambitious ideas. While my chapter draws to a close, LOEWE’s story will continue for many years to come, and I will look on with pride, watching it continue to grow, the amazing Spanish brand I once called Home.”
Speaking about the northern Irish designer’s tenure, Pascale Lepoivre, CEO of Loewe, added, “I am incredibly grateful to Jonathan Anderson for the 11 years of unmatched creativity, passion, and dedication that he has given to LOEWE. With him as its creative director, the House has risen to new heights with international recognition. The Puzzle bag, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has become a true icon, and the brand codes that he has created, rooted in craft, will live on as his legacy.”
Sidney Toledano further praised Anderson, saying, “I have had the pleasure of working with some of the great artistic directors of recent times, and I consider Jonathan Anderson to be amongst the very best. What he has contributed to LOEWE goes beyond creativity. He has built a rich and eclectic world with strong foundations in craft which will enable the House to thrive long after his departure.”
Loewe’s statement also added, “Alongside leading its creative and cultural direction and creating immense impact across the fashion industry, Anderson oversaw the launch of the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize: a platform which supports and gives visibility to vanishing crafts across the globe.”