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Eel leather is sliding into the fashion world, emerging as a chic alternative to traditional exotic skins and familiar leathers. For the holiday season, Loewe embraces this distinctive material for its SLGs, shoes and bags. It also introduces the beloved Flamenco Purse in eel leather for the very first time. The result is a fresh twist on a house favourite.
Aesthetically, eel leather is instantly recognisable, especially with its natural sheen that catches the light. Its unique texture minimises the need for heavy embellishment, instead letting the raw beauty take centrestage. The use of eel here aligns with a growing mandate for responsible sourcing, thus reflecting a more sustainable, circular approach in fashion.
Eel also takes a familiar Loewe design and gives it an unexpected edge. The Flamenco Purse’s already slouchy, soft silhouette becomes even more striking with the new material. Arranged in a diagonal pattern, the eel adds an eye-catching finish, amplifying the ruched upper and signature knotted drawstring pulls.
Two sizes await those keen on exploring this new chapter. The mini measures 21 cm by 14 cm, while the medium comes in at 30 cm by 20 cm. Both sizes come with ample presence despite their soft structure. They also maintain the ease that the Flamenco line is loved for.
Currently offered in Black and Burgundy, each Flamenco Purse comes with a detachable gold-tone sliding donut chain with Anagram Pebble. With its unique texture, the Flamenco Purse in eel looks set to become a contender for this season’s must-haves from Loewe.
