There aren’t many labels in the luxury sphere that have as much fun as Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe. The designer is an expert in bringing playful irreverence to classic forms, readying them for the absurd world that we live in. What’s the point in taking everything seriously?
There’s no quicker way to make something fun and boring than to unnecessarily intellectualize it, so we’ll stop with the absurdism here. But, we’re not overstepping the mark by saying that the new Loewe Drain Hole Overcoat is a work of art.
Whatever its meaning — if there even is one — this garment is, at its core, just a beautiful thing. The single-breasted overcoat is cut from gloriously heavy wool and features a hidden button placket to round out a traditionally minimal, understated aesthetic. For one side of the coat, that is.
The other side is a whole different story. Drain holes like you’d find in the baths and sinks around your house form the eye-catching detailing that defines this coat. Rows of the metallic hardware bring Jonathan Anderson’s signature tongue-in-cheek character in spades, laughing in the face of minimalism and tradition.
But while this coat is a rebellion in one sense, its perfectly relaxed tailoring, high-end materials, and immaculate execution speak of so much more than a quick bid for attention. From whatever angle you see this coat — figuratively and physically — it’s an example of art meeting fashion.
Shop the Loewe Drain Hole Overcoat below.
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