"LOEWE" 80s-90s Nappa Leather Shawl-Collar Jacket

Founded in Madrid in 1846 and continuously honing craftsmanship as the pinnacle of Spanish leather, LOEWE presents a masterpiece where the quality of materials and the background of the era directly translate into value.

This exquisite piece, adorned with a deep melanzana color shine, maintains the dignity of tailored clothing despite being leather.

First and foremost, the large shawl collar flowing from the neck to the chest, with its thick turned-over edge and precise stitching, shapes the surface outline, creating a soft shadow around the face while ensuring the jacket's neatness. The front features a single button design that leaves some space, and because it relies on material and lines rather than decoration to attract attention, it remains timeless and less likely to look old even across eras.

The body features a gentle curved seam that follows the three-dimensional shape of the body, creating a balanced silhouette that minimizes tightness while maintaining a neat appearance even from the back, and the weight characteristic of leather is beautifully balanced. The flap pockets at the waist are designed with soft edges that do not overly emphasize the corners, and the downward flow of the eye makes the overall proportion look clean, which is a pleasing point.

The added value of this piece is that, beyond simply being LOEWE, the atmosphere of LOEWE from 1988 to 1994 is directly evidenced by the tag and material markings. The presence of the old factory address Viladomat 197 Barcelona on the quality label aligns with the production background before joining LVMH in 1996, indicating it was made during a period when the brand's credibility was built on the precision of artisans' cutting and sewing rather than mass production. Furthermore, the material notation Napa 7000 melanzana is not just Nappa but a code indicating Spanish lamb, which LOEWE distinguished as the highest grade at the time, and the detailed information that is less likely to be retained in modern simplified Nappa markings shows that the philosophy of material selection remains a valuable aspect.

A unique aspect of this era is that, despite being on the eve of the maison being absorbed into a large capital's blueprint, it had already perfected the sophistication of prêt-à-porter, and how LOEWE, before proclaiming craftsmanship as its banner, handled the finest leather in a way that is now embodied in this piece, within the reality of everyday clothing. In other words, it is a piece from an era where you can feel the story of craftsmanship that current LOEWE talks about, not as a story but as a tangible product.

Including the vintage-style embroidered anagram and Madrid 1846 markings, as well as the vertically arranged MADE IN SPAIN tag design, the symbols quietly showing the brand's pride remain, making it both collectible as a vintage and practically connectable to a current wardrobe.

Especially recommended for those who love classic styles but seek a sense of leather that goes beyond mere vintage, or for those who want to convey credibility through material without dressing up, and is perfect for updating the everyday format of a jacket with high-quality leather.

In terms of styling, pairing a shirt with slacks to highlight the three-dimensional collar and the shine of the leather creates a neat and polished look, and draping it over a minimalistic dress or long skirt can subtly evoke a gender-neutral elegance. Additionally, layering over a wool setup to create a contrast in materials brings out the high quality that LOEWE possessed at the time more naturally.

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