Loewe has opened its first Sydney boutique

Luxury European retailer Loewe opened its doors in Sydney last month after the opening of the first in Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre with the Loewe autumn-winter 2018-19 collection. Casa Loewe features timber walls and polished Campaspero limestone flooring, to serve the dual purpose of creating a sleek, contemporary setting whilst architecturally paying homage to the brand’s European heritage. Loewe incorporates referential elements, like the emerald green stone canopy which derives inspiration from the entrance to Casa Loewe Madrid, which was designed by renowned architect Javier Carvajal in 1959 and captures the essence of modern Spain. Loewe’s curated contemporary and traditional artwork works to infuse elements of past and present into the retail space, highlighting the duality of the Spanish fashion house. Seamlessly infused amongst the selection of women’s RTW, leather goods, and accessories, are meticulously placed works, including a tapestry by weaver and knitter John Allen, and earthenware pot and flower vase by Japanese ceramic artist Koji Kumagai, as well as antique cider presses and bespoke rugs by Nanimarquina. Designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson, Loewe’s latest collection features a plethora of outerwear, as well as classic daywear with a twist. Showcasing the wearability of the collection on the night were influencers including Carmen Hamilton, Nadia Fairfax, Amanda Shadforth, Brooke Testoni, and Yan Yan Chan, Australian model (and ANTM alumni) Aleyna Fitzgerald, and DJ Juay Kennedy. Loewe is now open in Westfield Sydney.