Dev
Hynes, the musician known as Blood
Orange, wanders through the rooms of a quiet home. Now and
then he pauses, as if catching a melody in the air. Those unhurried
moments shape the new campaign for UGG and
JW Anderson. It marks the first collaboration
between the Californian brand and Jonathan
Anderson. The designer, who now leads Dior after eleven
celebrated years at Loewe, loves taking familiar objects somewhere
unexpected.
This time, he turned his attention to two UGG favorites.
The Classic Boot becomes the UGG JW Anderson Loafer Boot, while the Tasman evolves into the UGG JW Anderson Loafer. Both borrow the elegant lines of a penny loafer, with a rounded toe and crisp box-stitching. Signature UGG materials and cushioning keep every step deliciously soft. Styled by Anderson himself, the unisex collection lands on October 15.
From Campus Classic to Paris Café
The penny loafer has always loved a good story. In the 1950s, American college students slipped a coin into the leather strap of their loafers, reportedly to cover an emergency phone call. The nickname stuck, and the shoe became a symbol of easy, preppy elegance.
A few years later, Audrey Hepburn gave it pure poetry in Funny Face. Wearing a black turtleneck, she dances through a smoky Paris café in loafers and white socks. Her moves turned a schoolboy staple into an icon of bohemian chic.
UGG has its own sunny legend. In 1978, an Australian surfer brought sheepskin boots to the beaches of California, and the cozy shape gradually conquered the world.
How to Wear the UGG x JW Anderson Loafers
Anderson personally chose the colors, and the orange version feels like a sweet wink to Hynes and his musical alter ego. To channel Hepburn, pair your loafers with cropped black trousers and bright white socks. The chestnut loafer boot looks lovely with a pleated midi skirt and a chunky cardigan.
On weekends, khaki suits wide-leg corduroys and a crisp striped shirt.
For the office, try the orange style with a soft gray suit for a sunny jolt of color.
