Loewe’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection, as revealed at their recent runway show, approaches the creative process with a belief that creation itself is a form of joy. Making garments should not only be about the finished pieces but also about the journey, an intellectual and hands-on exploration fueled by curiosity. Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have an approach that balances instinct with experience, treating craft as both a tradition to respect, and a space for experimentation and innovation.

This collection explores the limits of craft and material innovation, transforming familiar garments through experimentation with form and texture. The designers reinterpret traditional womenswear and menswear silhouettes with a playful approach, blending humor and surprise into leather goods, cuts, and accessories. Pieces that resemble delicate slip dresses or tailored coats are reimagined through unconventional techniques. Some appear glossy and liquid-like in latex, while others expand into airy, inflatable shapes. Across the collection, materials such as lacquered leather bouclé, ultra-fine leather yarn knits, and gradient-dyed shearling come together in unexpected collaborations, while sporty elements like molded sneakers and slingbacks give a sense of movement and ease.

The spirit of humor and openness associated with the label’s Spanish heritage led them to collaborate with artist Cosima von Bonin. Her sculptures (created specifically for the show space) interacts directly with the collection, forming a dialogue between art and fashion. Through this exchange, the collection reflects an idea often discussed in theories of play: while some games aim for victory, others exist simply to keep the play going; an idea the designers saw as closely aligned with fashion’s endless potential for creative exploration. After all, what is fashion but a form of play? A chance for expression, experimentation, and joy.