Ready to Wear

Stuart Vevers, the designer of Loewe's ready to wear collection, took inspiration from the city of Bilbao that has been having a Renaissance moment ever since the Guggenheim Museum created by Frank Gehry came into being. It was that juxtaposition between traditional and modern architecture that the designer was exploring on his fall/winter 2013 catwalk collection. The collection was showcased by models wearing shoes outfitted with punky horsehair Mohawks down the heels and sexy split front skirts that exposed garter belts for the entire world to see. These sensual elements of the show were the perfect counterpoint to the designer's more voluminously shaped pieces that dominated the collection.

This season, the material of choice was shearling. It showed up as shaggy coat in shades of black, crème and fire engine red worn by both women and men walking the Loewe catwalk. Or in its shaved, napa, incarnation it came as structured jackets, round shouldered dresses or coated onto the front of a chunky black sweater. The collection also showed graphic details and leather patchwork inserts on a shearling coat given a textural bump. More dramatic were the graphic color block "tiles" in leathers that covered boxy tops or raced down the front of a knee length coat. The introduction of a white and blue Spanish porcelain print on silk dresses made for a nice addition to the show and helped add an element of movement into the overly stiff designs.

As for the accessories, the brand's new Amaya bag that was inspired by the brand's highly successful Flamenco handbag debuted in the show. It added a perky, youthful element into the mix of this fine collection.

The Leather Icons Collection

The Leather Icons collection presents the essential pieces of leather clothing designed in a modern minimal style. Easy, elegant and simple to wear, that suit any wardrobe, can adapt to any style and look good on anyone. The collection is made entirely in black - the classic color of leatherwear and from the finest nappa leather for which Loewe is famous.

Made to Order Collection 2013

Moving forward in a spirit of experimentation is the essence of this year's collection. It is about creating new items from dynamic and individual combinations inspired by personal choice. A unique Made To Order service resulting in a unique final piece. This year's Made To Order collection offers a range of brand new colours, textures and silhouettes. The leather you love, in the colour of your choice, finished to your requirements. The garments to choose from include a classic aviator jacket, a pleated dress, a classic-cut blazer, a hooded jacket and a baseball jacket. These can be made in a variety of materials: suede, napa, ostrich, crocodile, novak, shearling, fox and mink, with linings in printed napa. Also available are two Loewe napa classics, the quilted coat and the parka. And the choice of colours is greater than ever this year: denim blue, hot paprika, bright candy, dark brown and dusty suede. Napa comes in deep red, black, shell, truffle and purple; shearling in elephant grey and purple.

Made To Order Bags

The Made To Order experience extends to Loewe's most iconic bags. We can personalise a bag with a selection of leathers and colours that echoes those used in the Made To Order garments. This year the Amazona bag is joined for first time by the Flamenco. The bag will be expertly handcrafted by the brand's gifted artisans. The Amazona is available in its classic size as well as in the sizes 23 and 28, and comes in a choice of refined calf, novack, suede, crocodile and ostrich, while the rich colour palette of napa leathers used in the Made To Order clothing is on offer for the Flamenco. The collection will be shown exclusively at a Made To Order event that will showcase a sample of every garment in the collection, and the full range of exquisite materials, textures and colours will be on display.