LOEWE Issue 4: The Magazine Celebrating Art and Creation
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Released at the end of August, the LOEWE Issue 4 unfolds through its pages an ode to craftsmanship, and to art more broadly. A way for the Spanish house to let us relive the key moments of the past months, as well as to offer us a unique and privileged view of the back of its pieces and runways. We were fortunate enough to get a copy, which amazed us so much that we must share our feelings with you.
LOEWE Issue 4: a work of art in its own right
Like the books published by houses, the LOEWE Issue 4 presents itself as an exceptional piece to showcase in your living room. Its format, closer to a magazine, is wrapped in a refinement that marries the house’s signature creativity.
Notably, there is a double embossed cover that, once unfolded, reveals a poster showcasing the making of Ayo Edebiri’s dress (The Bear) for the MET Gala.
Then, upon opening the LOEWE Issue 4, a mysterious little envelope presents itself to us. Decorated with the house’s monogram, it contains prints of photos taken by Erinn Springer. These shots, conceived as a response to the paintings of Albert York incorporated into the women’s fall-winter 2024 show, offer a new reading of the collection and play with the senses. These rectangles of poetry set against a backdrop of mist and green expanses find a prime spot in the pages of the LOEWE Issue 4, delicately pre-cut to slip in these artistic parentheses.
The magazine continues its creation with its reader and offers a creative and singular experience, in line with the DNA established by Jonathan Anderson for the house. Moreover, an online game is accessible via a QR code for an even deeper immersion into the universe.
Dive into the backstage of LOEWE
From the MET Gala to the fall-winter 2024 fashion week show, the LOEWE Issue 4 unveils the behind-the-scenes of these significant events. Through interviews with house ambassadors, individuals involved in the art world, and Jonathan Anderson’s insights, the book offers a new perspective on the creations, collections, and LOEWE collaborations.
Notably, we learn more about the reflection surrounding the universe of the FW24 collection. The origin of its green hues and trompe-l’oeil, its inspiration drawn from porcelain art and furniture from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Steven Moore’s comments provide us with a fascinating lesson in history and style from a 360° perspective!
The LOEWE Issue 4 also introduces us to a little madeleine de Proust, with the story behind its tooth box, adorned with a little mouse.
Craftsmanship at the heart of LOEWE Issue 4
The love and respect for craftsmanship are one of the primary characteristics of the house. And, it is partly for this reason that I cherish the house so much, in addition to their highly developed creativity. Naturally, the LOEWE Issue 4 highlights the various artisanal trades that form the DNA of the house.
The book invites us to rediscover the connection between its wallets/purses and its bags. The know-how that lies behind its leather pieces is here paired with a beautiful story and heritage, which perpetuate the house’s signature cuts.
Innovation and ecological awareness also have their place, with a focus on the Flamenco Surplus. This version of the iconic LOEWE handbag combines material scraps that reveal poetic assemblies reminiscent of seaside landscapes or grand canyons.
Research is also evident with the jacket from the men’s spring-summer 2023 collection, integrating chia and oat seeds.
The emphasis is also placed on pearl compositions in the new collection. As well as the work on collars, using materials like wood or aluminum. This quest for creativity, present in the runway pieces, reflects that of the various artists who showcased during the Salone del Mobile in Milan or the LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize, which we had the opportunity to attend.
Between the work of materials, play of shapes, textures, and light, some of these showcased creations are honored in the LOEWE Issue 4, much to our delight. These sculptures, reflecting techniques and know-how from around the world, highlight how the house and Jonathan Anderson cherish not only fashion but art in general, its history, its evolution, and all the possibilities it offers.
The magazine thus presents itself as a cocoon of inspiration and celebration of the various creative profiles that contribute to the LOEWE universe.
The book immerses us, more than ever, into the universe of the Spanish house. And, we can even extend the journey, thanks to the wasabi-based recipes imagined by Nokx Majozi to echo the new range of candles of this scent.
Of course, Paula’s Ibiza gives us one last summer note before we snuggle under our blanket, hoping for a new issue to devour.
