What will Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez LOEWE be like?

After more than ten years at the helm, Jonathan Anderson officially stepped down as Creative Director of the Spanish luxury House LOEWE last week. A role he’s held since 2013, and one in which he’s reshaped the conversation around what fashion can be. But there’s no waiting in the wings for LOEWE. The brand has already announced their successor’s: design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, best known as the minds behind Proenza Schouler.

LOEWE confirmed that McCollough and Hernandez will oversee “the entire creative responsibility of all Loewe collections across womenswear, menswear, leather goods and accessories.”

“It’s an extraordinary honour to join a House as storied and culturally rich as LOEWE,” the designers shared in a joint statement. “We’ve long admired the brand’s unique blend of heritage and experimentation, and are thrilled to contribute to its next chapter — one rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and emotional resonance.”

So, who are these designer’s tasked with steering LOEWE into its next era? Here’s what we know about Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez.

Who are Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez?

If you’re familiar with New York fashion, you’ve heard the name Proenza Schouler. The label, founded by McCollough and Hernandez in 2002 after graduating from Parsons, quickly rose to critical acclaim for its blend of sharp tailoring, soft structure, and downtown cool. Known for pushing American fashion forward with an artful lens, the duo have spent over two decades defining, and redefining, what contemporary luxury looks like. Their move to Paris signals a new, ambitious phase in their trajectory, and for LOEWE, a fresh fusion of Spanish heritage and New York edge.

LOEWE’s CEO Pascale Lepoivre called the pair “highly creative and also entrepreneurs,” praising their “curiosity and vision” that extends beyond fashion into broader cultural realms. “They are warm, open and lively, an excellent fit with the company culture of being intense and passionate, while also committed to being playful and not taking ourselves too seriously”.

What’s next for Jonathan Anderson?

Anderson’s exit closes a defining chapter. During his tenure, he transformed LOEWE from a heritage leather house into one of the most artistically-driven brands in fashion. Leading runway shows that bordered on performance art, collaborations that challenged form, and campaigns that redefined luxury’s visual language.

He reflected on his departure in a heartfelt message, writing “They say all good things must to come to an end, but I disagree. While my own chapter draws to a close, LOEWE’s story will continue for many years to come and I will look on with pride.”

As for what’s next? The fashion world is waiting,  and hoping, as it’s only the beginning of another compelling chapter.