On March 17, Jonathan Anderson announced his departure as the creative director of Loewe after an 11-year tenure. Under his leadership, the brand evolved from a traditional Spanish leather house into a globally recognized luxury label, blending craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics and redefining its creative direction.
Amid a wave of leadership changes in the luxury fashion industry, speculation is already mounting about Anderson’s next move. Many believe he is set to take on the role of creative director at Dior, with some reports suggesting that he has already begun working on the Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection.
Anderson addressed his departure in a heartfelt statement on his social media:
Eleven years ago, I was given the most incredible opportunity: to write a chapter in a story that is now 179 years old.
Since my first day at LOEWE I found kindred spirits in the design studio and the atelier, whose talents were, and still are, second to none. Thank you for sharing your craft.
Over the last eleven years, I have been lucky enough to be surrounded by people with the imagination, the skills, tenacity and resourcefulness to find a way to say ‘yes’ to all my wildly ambitious ideas.
Looking back, I’ve come to realise that a brand is not built on the first show, or even a first year of shows, it’s built slowly season upon season, year upon year, on what is right for a brand.
One of my proudest achievements is launching the Craft Prize. We created a platform that genuinely supports and gives visibility to vanishing crafts, young makers, old masters, and new ideas. I would like to thank the Foundation team, the members of the Jury and Expert panel for their time and dedication.
Since day one, I envisioned creating a cultural brand. This idea relied heavily on the trust and generosity of the many artists, craftspeople, estates, foundations, museums and galleries who contributed their work. I am sincerely grateful to you all.
Thank you to all those who supported me and my vision and to all the people who made every show possible. And to those who appeared in campaigns, wrote articles, bought products, or simply liked a post – you have made this all possible.
They say all good things must to come to an end, but I disagree. While my own chapter draws to a close, LOEWE’s story will continue for many years to come and I will look on with pride.
Love, Jonathan.
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Loewe confirmed Anderson’s departure in a brief statement exclusively released to WWD but did not mention a successor.
Meanwhile, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the founders and designers of Proenza Schouler, have emerged as leading candidates to take over the creative direction at Loewe. The duo stepped down from their own brand in January, fueling industry speculation that they may be poised to assume the role.
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