-SPECIAL- “LOEWE” 70’s-80’s Perforated trim suede long jacket

“LOEWE” 70s-80s Perforated Trim Suede Long Jacket

Since 1846, when LOEWE began its journey in a leather workshop in Madrid, it has evolved into a luxury maison representing Spain—thanks to its outstanding leather craftsmanship that brings out the true allure of the material itself. We are pleased to present an exceptional suede jacket that allows you to fully experience the leathercraft that lies at the very heart of the brand.

Made with sumptuous suede featuring a soft, napped texture, this piece showcases a continuous sequence of intricate perforated embellishments—from the collar through the lapels, front placket, hem, and down to the cuffs—placing rugged, natural leather within impeccably tailored lines.

The first thing that stands out is the way the material is used to take advantage of suede’s characteristic soft shading: depending on the direction of the nap, the color gradates naturally. Without overdoing the ornamentation, the leather itself creates a rich expression—an understated reflection of LOEWE’s deep understanding of leather, brought to the surface in a very straightforward way.

The silhouette is a long balance that evokes a classic tailored jacket stretched lengthwise. With a gentle seam running from the shoulders into the chest and vertical lines throughout the body, it delicately preserves the softness of the suede while ensuring a refined overall outline.

The collar features a notch lapel with a well-judged width. Along the contour, layered on top is a decorative leather trim with fine perforation, creating depth that differs from conventional tailoring.

This perforated trim continues seamlessly from the front placket to the hem, and the same motif is repeated on the cuffs—making it more than just partial decoration. It functions as a design code that ties the jacket together as one, which is a major part of its appeal. It is also unmistakably an LOEWE approach: incorporating meticulous leatherwork into the very construction of the garment.

On the front, there is a flap pocket at chest level and a larger flap pocket positioned at the waist. While the arrangement calls to mind practical workwear and safari jackets, the angles of the pockets and the lines of the flaps are designed to remain soft—so the look does not tip into ruggedness, but is refined into an elegant presence.

In addition, the cuffs are given a wider switching (seam) than on a typical jacket. On top of that, the same perforated trim as on the main body runs horizontally—so when you let your arms rest at your sides, the embellishment naturally comes into view. The result is a design cohesion that you can appreciate not only from the front, but when viewing the entire piece.

As for the era, beyond the red-edged LOEWE Madrid 1846 label remaining inside and the “Made in Spain” marking, the Spanish vintage tag—managed by REF, MOD, TALLA, COLOR, and P.V.P.—serves as an important clue. Taken together, these point to an old LOEWE piece from the late 1970s into the 1980s, especially centered on the 1980s.

With LOEWE’s anagram having been introduced since the 1970s, this piece also retains the atmosphere of the period when the maison was expanding ready-to-wear to the world—while still translating the Spanish leather craftsmanship at the core of the brand directly into the garment. That historical appeal is especially distinctive to this jacket.

While today’s LOEWE treats leather in sculptural and experimental ways, this piece builds its design by stacking up the work of skilled artisans one by one—such as the softness of the material, the sewing, the perforation, and the panel switching. Even as the way of expressing design changes with the times, you can still clearly feel the maison’s consistent attitude of putting the leather itself at the center.

This is a piece we would especially recommend not only to those looking for a classic leather jacket, but also to anyone who wants to incorporate vintage-like ornamentation while still blending naturally into everyday styling, as well as those who wish to enjoy the craftsmanship of an era different from current LOEWE.

For styling, simply layering it over a shirt or a lightweight knit with wide slacks creates a crisp, refined look that highlights the jacket’s presence. Pair it with a long skirt or drapey trousers to bring out a more genderless, fashion-forward impression while still preserving the warmth of the suede.

Moreover, layering it over well-defined pieces such as dresses or tailored sets lets the perforated detailing act as a tasteful accent—so rather than reproducing the vintage look exactly as-is, you can naturally incorporate it into today’s luxurious style.

With its soft suede, refined long silhouette, and leatherwork completed as a unified whole down to the finest details, this piece can be considered an archive item that makes LOEWE’s deep understanding of leather extremely easy to appreciate in a very clear form.

We hope you will take this opportunity.