Loewe’s next chapter arrives in Paris this October
Loewe enters a new era as Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez prepare to debut their first collection at Paris Fashion Week this October.
WHEN JONATHAN ANDERSON stepped down from Loewe after more than a decade, there was a momentary pause across the industry – not of panic, but curiosity. What happens when a designer so deeply embedded in the fabric of a house lets go of the needle? Who picks it up? And what kind of thread do they spin next?
Now we know. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez – the duo behind cult New York label Proenza Schouler – have been named the successors. And while Loewe announced their appointment in March, it’s just been announced that their first collection will debut during the spring/summer 2026 womenswear shows at Paris Fashion Week this October. Consider the countdown officially on.
It’s an intriguing match. Proenza has always had a quiet confidence about it – technical without being cold, modern without chasing the moment. At their best, McCollough and Hernandez design clothes that feel lived-in and intelligent, built with the kind of ease that comes from knowing when to subtract, not just add. Which is why this next chapter at Loewe feels less like a curveball, more like a shift in cadence.
They’ve since relocated from New York to Paris, where Loewe’s creative operations are based – a move that signals full immersion into the house’s ateliers, its archives, and the rhythm required to lead across every category.
And as WWD put it, “McCollough and Hernandez carry the entire creative responsibility of all Loewe collections across womenswear, menswear, leather goods and accessories.” It’s a tall order – but one they appear ready for.
For those wondering: no, they’re not cutting ties with Proenza. They’ll stay on the board, helping shape what comes next. But Loewe is now their stage – and one with a serious spotlight.
What comes next remains under wraps. But if their past is any indication, this new Loewe will be built with intention. A little sharper around the edges. And maybe, exactly the kind of recalibration that keeps a house not just moving, but evolving.
Watch this space.
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