The incredible design duo behind one of fashion’s most beloved New York-based brands has officially landed in Paris. On Friday, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez presented their highly anticipated debut collection for Loewe, which was a mix of bold colors, out-of-the-box craft, and a handful of delightful new bags.
Loewe is, first and foremost, a leather goods House. Still, its ready-to-wear pieces have garnered critical acclaim over the years, thanks to the attention to detail and craft set by McCollough and Hernandez’s predecessor Jonathan Anderson.
Reinterpreting Spanish Craft Through American Sportswear
With Loewe’s rich history and forward thinking in mind, the duo chose to redefine its Spanish identity, fusing Loewe’s storied commitment to craft with their own distinct design DNA. The result? An innovative, bold (and colorful) collection. Codes of American sportswear (think jeans, button-downs, and anoraks) met sharply tailored jackets and sculptural leather dresses.
Taking a page out of Anderson’s book, nothing is what it seems. Dresses appearing to be crafted from terrycloth towels are actually 3D printed, and jeans are crafted from leather.
The Reinvention of the Loewe Amazona
Of course, Loewe is known for its exceptional leather bags, and that’s where McCollough and Hernandez really shined this season. Icons are revisited and revived. The new Amazona 180 sees a slouchy, double-faced take on a brand classic. Designed to be worn open, revealing an inner leather panel with snaps to keep your belongings secure, it’s fitted with dual straps for versatility.
Elsewhere, a stunning Murano glass clutch takes Loewe’s craft to the next level, while the Flamenco bag sees leather layers. A fun bucket bag with a bold LOEWE typeface logo is fitted with a hidden bottle opener. View looks from the runway below and get a close-up look at bags from the brand’s Spring 2026 resee, hosted yesterday at Loewe’s Paris Headquarters.
Blending Heritage with Modern Vision
Look images courtesy of Loewe, resee images via @itsmekaitlin
This one-sided handle trend is an odd one. Same thing was seen at the new Dior by Johnathan Anderson. I wonder how this new Amazona will be received by fans!
Jack & Lazaro had difficulty maintaining the level of Jonathan Anderson and have far exceeded it. I’m glad about the return of the Amazon 36 that with Jonathan had disappeared with that one-handgle trend, remembering the Peekaboo but with the essence of the Amazon so perfectly rectangular. What I have missed are more proposals for leather bags, but I understand that it is enough to start with. Jonathan presented the Puzzle to the second fashion show.