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A visit to Japan informs the LOEWE Men’s collection for Spring/Summer 2016. Inspired by the all-inclusive visual landscape encountered on that trip, Jonathan Anderson set out to reinterpret the imaginary world of a Japanese animated action character, transposing it onto new, resolutely current clothes defined by a youthful spirit and a playful sense of escapism.

The collection itself consists of a wide range of functional pieces, including knitwear, outerwear, and pyjama-inspired sportswear. An elongated and fluid silhouette contrasts with a new, more boxy shape. Shirts, trousers, and coats, among other items, take familiar forms out of context to result in new variations: transparent nylon reveals subtle layering options, while textures and materials —including silks, linen and cotton, alongside synthetics— mix and collide freely

Graphic, space-travel-inspired motifs —from planet and galaxy patches and a recurring hand-painted ‘airbrush’ rocket to extensively employed patterns— carry over between styles, harmonising the collection across characters while conveying a young sense of adventure.

Material experimentation, a characteristic of the house, is evident in the advanced treatment of natural materials. Linen is combined with velour, while a linen-lined napa aviator jacket is designed for maximum lightness and efficiency in warm months. Also season-appropriate, leather is presented lighter than ever, paper-thin and ultra-soft in essential jackets and trousers.