When Jonathan Anderson at LOEWE Launched a Charles Rennie Mackintosh Capsule

With the March 17, 2025 resignation of Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson, Anne of Carversville is taking a deep dive into his 11 years at the Spanish brand gone global with Anderson at the helm, and the resources of owner LVMH backing him.

We assume that Anderson is headed to Dior, part of the worst-kept ‘secret’ in fashion world.

As long as Maria Grazia Chiuri’s next position is the one we believe she wants, AOC is highly impressed with the idea of Anderson at Dior in the full-flowering of its 21st century, luxury brand potential.

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 press release read explained:

“LOEWE is launching a special seasonal collection inspired by the work of renowned Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Regarded as one of the originators of modernism, his seismic influence on the 20th century Arts & Crafts movement is still being felt to this day.“

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

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a pioneering Scottish architect whose contributions to the world of architecture have left a lasting legacy. Born in Glasgow in 1868, Mackintosh's architectural career began in earnest when he joined the Glasgow architectural firm of Honeyman and Keppie in 1889.

His innovative approach was soon evident, combining elements of the burgeoning Art Nouveau movement with his own unique vision.

The architect’s standout project came in 1897 when he won a competition to design the Glasgow School of Art. This project is often considered his masterpiece, showcasing his distinct style characterized by bold geometric forms, modern materials, and a harmonious integration of structure and light.

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.