The Loewe Spring-Summer 2026 collection marks a new chapter for the Spanish fashion house under the creative direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. The Proenza Schouler founders stepped into their new roles with bright confidence and energy, setting the tone from the first look. A large Ellsworth Kelly painting in red and yellow welcomed guests at the show entrance – a bold sign of what was to come.
The designers, long admired for their precise New York minimalism, approached Loewe with enthusiasm and respect for its roots. Founded in 1846 as a leather-making collective in Madrid, the brand’s history of craftsmanship remains at its core. Yet, McCollough and Hernandez were determined to add warmth and ease. “It has to look like us,” they said during previews – a statement that was clearly translated onto the runway.
The result was a collection that felt alive and approachable. Sculpted leather jackets molded like scuba tops led the way, followed by towel-like minidresses and cropped tees that faintly echoed the beach. The designers reimagined classic sportswear through a Spanish lens, presenting jeans and button-downs made entirely from leather that were spray-painted and pleated by hand. T-shirts and tanks were woven from leather yarn threaded with wire, producing a crinkled, sunbaked texture that beautifully caught the light.
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Color took center stage, echoing the Kelly painting that inspired them. Shades of yellow, coral, and tomato red animated the collection, clearly signaling the designers’ intention to convey optimism. Preppy touches appeared in V-neck knits twisted at one side or casually tied around the shoulders. Bubble anoraks and layered shirts brought a youthful kick.
Accessories showed the same playfulness. The Amazona bag returned with a looser attitude, featuring a single handle, soft structure, and generous size. It was crafted in suede, leather, or crocodile. Glossy tassel loafers in bold primary colors and semi-transparent kitten heels with colorful socks gave the lineup a lighthearted flair.
McCollough and Hernandez described the show as an expression of “Spanishness, craft, and ourselves.” This approach was evident in their handling of materials and proportions. Nothing felt forced. Loewe’s atelier workmanship was on full display, yet the clothes carried a relaxed charm that contrasted with the brand’s more conceptual past.
There was a new sensuality to their Loewe – a sense of skin, movement, and heat. The designers channeled the emotional quality of the Spanish culture they admired while maintaining the grounded practicality of their American roots. Loewe feels like a place where artistry meets the everyday without pretension.
After Jonathan Anderson’s decade-long transformation of the house into a beacon of experimentation, McCollough and Hernandez have set their own tone: youthful, sporty, and clear-eyed. Their debut was more than a reintroduction – it was a reminder of what happens when genuine joy meets deep respect for craft.
