Sunny days are ahead, so it’s time to ditch our Spring layers — not that we were that invested anyway — and embrace the islandcore way of life. LOEWE gives us plenty of reason to be in that tropical state of mind, thanks to the Paula’s Ibiza 2024 collection that’s filled with vibrant colours of green and hot pink, as well as plenty of handwoven raffia bags that show off the Spanish house’s expertise in the craft, perfect for that next beach getaway or leisurely city jaunt.
Let’s first talk about the new twists on their classics. The beloved Puzzle bag, alongside the Flamenco and the Hammock are given Summer makeovers, where we see new woven raffia versions of these signature style. The Puzzle, for instance, takes on raffia-textured stripes that follow the angular shape of the bag, making for a statement piece that looks effortlessly relaxed; a vivid Meadow Green version in leather is also available, as a nod to this recurring colour throughout the collection.
As for the Hammock, it’s also similarly reimagined in handwoven raffia stripes and leather, or crafted with a particularly intricate Ajouré (meaning ‘open to daylight’) pattern and paired with white leather to encapsulate breezy beach vibes. Then, there’s the Flamenco style — now in a Flamenco Purse, Flamenco Purse Round, and newly-added Flamenco Bucket — all of which can be identified by LOEWE’s ruched design, soft nappa lambskin leather, and knots at the sides, in that same bright green as well as sensual colours such as Dark Burgundy and Sahara.
We have to talk about LOEWE’s totes and raffia bags as well, starting with the Puzzle Fold Tote, a recent favourite, because of its innovative panelled design that allows the tote to be able to folded flat; it now sees raffia versions, crafted by local artisans in Madagascar, in various colours and patterns, and in two sizes.
The Font Tote, fun-sized and unfussy styles bearing the brand logo, are back since their debut in last year’s collection as well, in colourways of Meadow Green, Sunset Pink and Honey Gold, as well as a new mini size. Though we love the regular cuboid versions, there’s a particular style with ruffles on the side and heart-shaped embroidery that you absolutely have to look out for as well!
Spot the Anagram logo across roomy Anagram Basket bags and a more petite Anagram Checked Pocket, as well as other accessories such as exotic bird bag charms, raffia bucket hats, espadrilles, and wraparound sunglasses to complete the full Summer suite.
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The LOEWE Paula’s Ibiza 2024 collection, available at LOEWE stores and online.
