A forest green viscose dress embellished with artificial cannabis leaves is a visual invitation to reciprocate. All fashion is meant to be seen – although not every piece sparks conversation. But the dress, part of Loewe’s summer 2023 capsule collection, Paula’s Ibiza, wanted a mention. The fabric is soft and feels close to the body. The glossy leaves catch the light, and suddenly, the wearer is in touch with the world around them.
Loewe said the collection was inspired by the “free summer spirit”. There is a sense of humor about summer, a deep belief that it is a time when not only rules can be broken, but should To be. In LA, the season brings more fun: more skin, more color, more flair, more friends, more views from a beach house party in Malibu or from a gem Famous architecture in Beverly Crest. Paula’s Ibiza seems to be the kind of collection that gets you invited to these parties in the first place: There’s a gravitational pull in the details, like how walking a rare breed dog can make friends with people crossing the street.
Deshion McKinley wears a denim vareuse and denim shorts from Loewe’s 2023 Paula’s Ibiza collection.
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Although the collection borrows from escapism, it feels specific to the Balearic Islands, “[t]Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, said.
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Hannah Park wore a rose mesh polo dress from Loewe’s Paula’s Ibiza 2023 collection.
Deshion McKinley wears a beige leaf shirt and denim shorts from Loewe’s 2023 Paula’s Ibiza collection. Hannah Park wears a cotton three-hole dress.
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Taking the top of the leaf, this is more of an illusion art than the top, crafted from an actual Alocasia Macrorrhiza leaf bonded to the shirt. Or the bright orange star viscose crop top that, when worn to something like a waterfront wedding, will have you staring and questioning.
The closest encounters with clothing are in nature. It’s where you can witness them in action, watch them interact with their surroundings, watch them find a place where they feel at home. A warm May evening in front of the panoramic views from the Sheats-Goldstein is one such scene. The star-studded event hosted by Loewe with German e-commerce fashion retailer Mytheresa celebrated their partnership and the new collection, which looks natural when scattered among a sea of celebrity. Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade wore cotton tank tops and shirts with cotton and polyamide asymmetrical pockets, respectively. Model Salem Mitchell wore a cotton button-down shirt dress, while the skater and model Carlisle Aikensand the owner of the house, James Goldstein, a regular watcher of Lakers games, posed in front of a ladder and repeated.
It’s easy to imagine wearing a cotton fennel tank top for a picnic in Vista Hermosa Park, or a hike through Franklin Canyon Reservoir (pictured).
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The upper part of the leaf, handcrafted from an actual Alocasia Macrorrhiza leaf bonded with jersey fabric, keeps the natural part close to the chest.
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This year’s Paula’s Ibiza capsule is also geared towards the senses, which can be experienced in Loewe’s front pocket in woven duffel, which leaves your upper arms feeling ticklish. A sheer viscose mesh dress keeps the wearer exposed to the sun, back to the sea. The breathable cotton floor-length tassel dress, worn by Taylor Russell at the LA celebration, is light on skin but heavy on the room — an ideal evening gown for this season.
While the collection borrows from escapism and creativity with a Balearic Island feel and is evident in Paula’s, Ibiza’s now-closed, iconic boutique, “[t]Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, said. “There is a lot going on between the two: pleasant comfort, a creative community that makes the city so appealing and exciting, and of course, the beach. The escapism and vibrancy of the collections make it feel at home here.
Deshion McKinley wore a linen striped kaftan and Hannah Park wore a viscose leaf strapless dress from Loewe’s Ibiza 2023 collection.
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Loewe said the outfit was inspired by the “free summer spirit”.
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The pieces in the collection have enough humor, ease, and fun to transition from a perfect summer day in LA to a perfect summer night in LA.
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Back at the Sheats-Goldstein mansion, the synchronicity is on full display. After a multi-course dinner at the 100-foot table on the tennis court overlooking the glittering night sky, the party begins at “Loewe Club Mytheresa,” beckoning guests to the mansion’s lower floors with glowing neon signs. .
The clothes are cold enough that guests can lie on the Loewe lazy chair on the lawn, dazzled in the bright light of the summer gala. And outside of this special function in Beverly Crest, it’s easy to imagine wearing a cotton tank top for a picnic at Vista Hermosa Park, or a fish-cut jacket over a top. bathing in denim on an overcast day in Malibu and the piece has the same effect. It’s the kind of collection that goes from beach to beach house party — items with enough humor, ease, and fun to put you on the list, plus a collection .
Loewe’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, said of wearing Paula’s Ibiza in LA: “The escapism and vibrancy of the collections make it feel like home.
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Model: Deshion McKinley and Hannah Park
Hair: Jocelyn Vega
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