Stuart Vevers, 38, has been creative director at the LVMH-owned Loewe, often described as the “Spanish Hermès” because of its focus on luxury leather, since 2008. Based in Madrid, he was born in the north of England, and has designed accessories for Calvin Klein, Bottega Veneta, Luella, Givenchy and Marc Jacobs. In 2004 he became Mulberry’s design director.
Born in Seville, Maria Pagés, 48, is a flamenco dancer and choreographer with her own dance company who is known for interpreting flamenco as an evolving, contemporary art form. She has collaborated with Plácido Domingo and directed the inaugural gala of the Spanish presidency of the European Union. The two met three years ago.
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