Luca Guadagnino pays tribute to Jonathan Anderson

ICONINSIDER — Luca Guadagnino has praised “grounded” Jonathan Anderson for his “humanity and wisdom”.
The ‘Call Me By Your Name’ filmmaker celebrated the LOEWE creative director for his “innate understanding” of the link between fashion and human behaviour in an article marking the 39-year-old designer’s inclusion in the annual TIME 100 list.
Luca wrote for the outlet: “Costume design in particular takes a great deal of humanity and wisdom, and working with him in the past has helped me better understand the characters whose stories we were telling. His work is always ahead of the curve. What he does at JW Anderson and Loewe is fashion that belongs to us all, now and in the future.”
The 52-year-old director enjoys working with Jonathan because of his “wonderful” sense of humour and natural curiosity about life.
He wrote: “Great designers often have a sense of importance that’s too strong—they understand the idea of a garment without understanding the person who will wear it, and they conceive of luxury as strangely separated from the ground.
“What I love about Jonathan Anderson is that he is grounded, and he has an innate understanding of how fashion and human behaviour intertwine. Jonathan is one of the most intelligent, empathetic, and curious people I know, but he also has a wonderful sense of humour, and a capacity not to take himself too seriously.”
Fellow designer Tory Burch also made the list this year, and she was honoured by actress Naomi Watts, who praised her friend for her support of other women.
She wrote: “I knew of Tory Burch, the New York City–based fashion designer who has cultivated a devoted following over the past 20 years, well before we met.
“After all, she created the template for a woman-owned, purpose-led fashion company. But it wasn’t until I sought her advice over spoonfuls of dessert that I understood her defining characteristic.
“After I shared my dreams for my fledgling company, Tory offered invaluable guidance I’ve held close to my heart ever since.
“Of course, she has phenomenal personal style and canny business savvy—she’s the queen of viral fashion moments (ballet flats and pink hoop dresses!). Her clothes carry on the great traditions of American sportswear—beautifully designed with a slice of pragmatism.
“But what has struck me most about Tory is her sincerity in wanting women to succeed. She may prefer to shine the light elsewhere, but I’m thrilled to turn the spotlight on my friend Tory Burch.”

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