Loewe has been working with leather since 1846, and it shows in the details. The bags are defined by their shapes rather than big logos, and finishing touches like hand-painted edges are part of the house's signature. Many pieces are made in Loewe's own Spanish ateliers in Getafe, near Madrid, and in Barcelona, where artisans use techniques such as marquetry, appliqué and embossing.

Start with the Anagram: the four interlocking Ls should be perfectly symmetrical, with even spacing. Stitching should be neat and consistent, with no loose threads or visible glue, and the edges cleanly painted. Inside, look for a leather tag with the LOEWE name and a serial number pressed into the leather, never printed on top. Since good fakes can copy single details, judge the bag as a whole rather than relying on one feature.

The logo is called the Anagram: four interlocking Ls, designed in 1970 by the Spanish painter Vicente Vela. On bags like the Gate it's embossed right into the leather, a quiet detail that suits the house's craft-first style.

The Amazona (1975) is the house classic, a soft, briefcase-inspired bag named after the warrior women of Greek mythology. The Flamenco, first introduced in the 1970s, is known for its distinctive leather knots and cinched shape. Under Jonathan Anderson came the Puzzle (2015), built from geometric leather panels that fold completely flat, and the Hammock (2016), which changes shape depending on how you carry it. The Basket bag, handwoven from raffia by artisans in Morocco, has become a summer favorite since 2017, while the Squeeze (2023) brought a softer, slouchy silhouette finished with a chain detail.

Since March 2025, Loewe has been led by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the founders of Proenza Schouler. They follow Jonathan Anderson, creative director from 2013 to 2025, who created the Puzzle, the Gate and the Luna.