PARIS – Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez set Loewe on a new course Friday with their spring 2026 show.
Attendees were met at the entrance of the venue in Paris’ 14th district with a yellow and red Ellsworth Kelly painting, a harbinger of the pair’s colorful debut. Sarah Paulson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Emily Ratajkowski, Parker Posey, Sarah Snook, Emma Chamberlain and Pedro Almadóvar were among celebrity show-goers.
A more casual and sporty direction was given to the brand by McCollough and Hernandez, whose first Loewe collection was met with a standing ovation.
WWD canvassed buyers about the spring 2026 lineup. Here is what they had to say.
Linda Fargo, senior vice president of fashion and store presentation director at Bergdorf Goodman
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“It was an excellent debut! There’s always been an underpinning of organic modernism and neo primitivism in their work that is a great pairing with the Loewe DNA. We loved the colorblocking, the layers, the twisted sweaters, the handkerchief folding, the lean over bag — the overall modernism. They clearly enjoyed using the legacy skills of the house to realize their vision. The standing ovation before the models even finished their final lap was warranted.”
Roopal Patel, senior vice president, fashion director, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus
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“Loewe’s latest collection has a new vibe, with Jack and Lazaro infusing their signature New York attitude into the house codes. Highlights included sculpted leather jackets and dresses, the minimalist sleek cuts and the layered scarf dress. Standout accessories included the bucket bag and the multilayer flamenco clutch. The result was a show that felt luxe!”
Maud Pupato, buying director for luxury womenswear, accessories and footwear at Printemps
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“At the entrance of the show a geometric bicolor artwork from Ellsworth Kelly set up the tone, creating a consistency with Loewe former designer Jonathan Anderson’s show. Jack and Lazaro are color masters and managed to successfully play around with the brand’s codes while imposing their blueprint: accumulation, subtle ruffles, long dresses, smart layering. I feel a true respect for the past honoring the work of Jonathan Anderson, while projecting the brand into the future. The leather pieces are very sharp, from outerwear to bags, which is one of Loewe’s strengths. Jackets impose a feminine silhouette styled with the right dose of modernity. Standing ovation for this promising debut!”