"Designed in close dialogue with the Prado's conservators, the coats meet strict functional requirements essential to restoration work. They are constructed from high-quality, non-reflective materials that prevent any glare from interfering with the surface of a painting-an essential consideration when working millimeters away from a Velázquez or a Bosch."
"Lightweight yet durable, the garments are built for long hours spent leaning into canvases and navigating scaffolding and studio tables. Enlarged pockets, reinforced with Loewe leather, have been specially developed to hold longer brushes and tools securely in place, allowing restorers to move fluidly without disrupting their meticulous process."
"Worn daily as what the team calls 'second skins,' the coats accompany the painstaking conservation of masterpieces ranging from Las Meninas (1656) to The Garden of Earthly Delights (1490-1500)."
Loewe has created bespoke lab coats for Madrid's Museo Nacional del Prado restoration department, merging high fashion with rigorous conservation functionality. The coats feature non-reflective materials to prevent glare interference on paintings, lightweight yet durable construction for extended work periods, and enlarged pockets reinforced with Loewe leather to securely hold restoration tools and brushes. Designed through close collaboration with conservators, these garments serve as essential daily workwear for teams restoring masterpieces including Las Meninas and The Garden of Earthly Delights. This partnership deepens the relationship between Loewe and the Prado, with the luxury house committing to annual handmade coat production through the Loewe Foundation's expanding cultural initiatives.
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