When Jonathan Anderson at LOEWE Launched a Charles Rennie Mackintosh Capsule AOC Living

AOC is reviewing the totality of Anderson’s work for LOEWE, including work we’ve not shared before. These fashion images capturing the 2018 Loewe x Charles Rennie Mackintosh capsule collection are a perfect example of Anderson’s enormous respect for Arts & Crafts movements worldwide.

The handsome Felix Sueur joined with models Fran Summers and Giselle Norman in the Loewe x Charles Rennie Mackintosh capsule collection lookbook lensed by fashion photographer Craig McDean with styling by Benjamin Bruno. /Hair by Anthony Turner; makeup by Lynsey Alexander

Influence of the Glasgow School

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh's contributions to the Glasgow Style were pivotal in shaping the artistic landscape of early 20th-century Britain. As a leading figure in this distinctive movement, Mackintosh integrated elements of Art Nouveau, the arts and crafts movement, and modernist sensibilities to create a unique and cohesive aesthetic. His work was characterized by an emphasis on linear form, organic motifs, and a sophisticated interplay of light and shadow, which brought a fresh perspective to European design.

Mackintosh's commitment to unity in design extended across architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts, all of which bore his unmistakable hallmark. One of his most notable contributions was his work on the Glasgow School of Art, where his holistic approach unified the building’s structure with its interior elements, providing a radical framework for future design practices. His meticulous attention to detail ensured that each component, from the bespoke furniture to the distinctive motifs on lanterns and textiles, worked seamlessly together.

This exploration will be continued in AOC Living, including our probe of the Bloomsbury artists and how they overlap with The Glasgow School and also contrast against it.