Show review in a sentence: The notion of escapism through the interesting mind of its creators. Designer: JW Anderson Location: Esplanade Saint-Louis The vibe: Oftentimes when one receives a show invite, these elaborate collaterals do offer a hint of what to expect from the shows . But in the case of the Loewe spring/summer 2025 show, very little could be said about a gold ring attached to the invite card with a leather cord.
At Esplanade Saint-Louis, musical scores splashed across the facade of the venue offering yet another mind-boggling proposition. A collection inspired by music perhaps? But in the world of the creative genius that is JW Anderson, we know it’s not going to be that straight forward. Inside, the deliberate inky space flares to an eye blinding glare as the show opens to a pulsating beat that transitioned into a maddening symphony of electronic bird calls.
The vision: The show opens to models in fluttery floral dresses attached with hoops hanging just below the knees. Utterly like a dreamscape; as if the garments were caught in time by a sudden gust of wind. The pace, purposive, as orchestral conductor jackets, trenches and leather skirts carry an upward movement affix to the edges.
Meanwhile, casts of feathers turn basic tees and bloomers into quite an exquisite display of craft and kitsch through a series of souvenir shop worthy graphics that read Van Gogh, Frédéric Chopin and Bach. This feels like a collection that puts forth the idea of escapism thr.