Loewe opens first stand-alone store
LOCATED in Shangri-La Plaza, the new Loewe store spans 68 square meters and showcases the brand’s commitment to art and design. The store follows the Casa Loewe concept developed by the brand’s creative director Jonathan Anderson, who first introduced the concept in Omotesando before taking it to its fullest expression with the opening of Casa Loewe Madrid. Evoking the ambience of a stately home, the boutique features stucco walls and polished Campaspero limestone flooring, giving off a chic, modern vibe, which pays homage to the brand’s European heritage. The emerald canopy of translucent green stone conjures an image of modern Spain and references the captivating entrance to Loewe Madrid, which was designed by architect Javier Carvajal in 1959. Celebrating the past and present, Loewe selected pieces of modern and traditional art to accentuate the space, including a tapestry by master weaver and knitter John Allen. Known for his sense of color and ability to transpose snapshots of the British landscape into his works, the textile designer has collaborated with Loewe on multiple occasions, including the Spring Summer 2015 accessories collection. Lending a modern edge to Loewe Shangri-La Plaza are the original stools and chairs designed for the Fall Winter 2018 fashion show in Paris, an Akari E Light Sculpture by Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi, as well as specially designed, handmade geometric rugs and heirloom cider presses obtained after a tireless pursuit across Spain, Portugal and the South of France. A selection of leather goods, accessories and eyewear will be showcased in the store. The new Loewe store at Shangri-La Plaza is located at Level 1, Shangri-La Plaza East Wing, EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Ermenegildo Zegna unveils ‘All The World’s A Stage’
DIRECTED by Oscar-nominated Italian director Luca Guadagnino (I Am Love, Call Me By Your Name, Suspiria), “All the World’s a Stage” is a series of three character-based films shot in Milan that shows how Ermenegildo Zegna embraces the progressive attitude and versatility of modern menswear. Mr. Guadagnino’s series of portraits follows the private moments of three men. The international cast, reflecting contemporary masculinity, features Boyd Holbrook, star of Netflix’s Narcos, who embodies the freedom of identity that comes with Zegna casualwear. André Holland, star of Oscar-winning film Moonlight, sets the stage with his Su Misura look, defining his identity through his sartorial choices. William Chan, actor, singer and global face of Ermenegildo Zegna XXX, shows off the collection and how it elevates the refinery of tailoring and pairs it with the versatility of streetwear.
