Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson evoked nostalgia, Alessandro Michele was inspired by Valentino’s roots, and Alexander McQueen’s Seán McGirr finds hope in the banshee Paris Fashion Week is under way and while no show so far has had the disruptive energy of Prada or the carefree joy of Bottega Veneta in Milan, there are still two days to go. Here are some highlights from the shows so far, including the much-anticipated debut of Alessandro Michele at Valentino. {"@context":"https://schema.
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com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/09/30/d03ae1a1-46fb-4833-93a8-56570e407657_a93c0d9d.jpg"} A leather coat with upturned hems and printed dresses at Loewe’s spring/summer 2025 show. Photo: EPA-EFE This has been a banner year for Loewe , the LVMH-owned Spanish leather goods house helmed by Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson , who recently marked his 10th anniversary at the house.
Advertisement It’s no surprise then that Anderson, who looked visibly emotional while taking his bow, seemed to look back at his remarkable oeuvre with a show that had plenty of throwback moments. Long-time fans will recognise elements such as the feather tops and trousers from a few seasons ago and other pieces that Anderson resurrected from years past, such as leather coats wi.
