Luxury Spanish label Loewe *pronounced Lo-er-vay *, has launched a limited edition collection coinciding with the cherry trees coming into bloom.
I love cherry blossom, and freakly I was discussing with my other-half today how I wanted a blossom tree in the garden, to over hang our patio. I want it even more now I have found out that the cherry blossom is an emblem of love, an omen of good fortune, as well as signalling the start of spring.
Seriously, what a great idea for a collection, romantic and with a colour palette to-die-for, featuring soft, greyed off pastel shades named Bud and Powder *adorable*, with highlights of fuschia, and all inspired by the cherry blossom found at the Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto.
The collection comprises of five pieces: three bags, a zip-around purse and a bag charm, with prices ranging from €2,500 for the Ala to €175 for the charm.
My favourite piece has to be the Ala, which has 368 flowers that are mounted by hand, taking a craftsman 16 hours just to construct and place them. Such an exquisite bag, and I love the soft pink shade.
To celebrate the launch of the collection, which will be available from the end of March, Loewe has collaborated with photographer Nigel Shafran, who has created this amazing-yet-haunting playful images.
Now, all I need to do is figure out how I am going to afford the Ala.
[Pics: Loewe]
