Loewe and Jacob & Co. unveiled their first co-created luxury headphones, a product that redefines the boundaries of both jewelry and audio engineering. Described as an “object of both extreme luxury and advanced technology,” the collaboration has quickly become the talk of the industry, sparking conversations about the future of wearable tech and personal style.
Uniting Jacob & Co.’s artistry in high jewelry with Loewe’s mastery in acoustic precision, technology, and design. These headphones are not only luxurious, they are seamlessly connected to modern lifestyles.
How the Collaboration Works
Rather than simply adorn an accessory, Loewe and Jacob & Co have pioneered a new form of luxury experience, where artistry and technology meet to shape how clients feel, live, and express themselves. Each headphone is a hand-crafted objet d’art:
- Materials & Craft: The housing is machined from anodized aluminum and sheathed in genuine leather; the outer earcups are encircled by a halo of precious stones and precious metal—from 14-karat gold to nearly 16 carats of vibrant sapphires or 12 carats of flawless diamonds.
- Design: Controls are ingeniously integrated into the gemstone-encircled rings, operated through subtle gestures and a dedicated app.
The Noir Rainbow edition wraps 15.97 carats of multi-hued sapphires in 14k rose gold, delivering an exuberant, prismatic flair; the icy precision of the Ice Diamond edition comes from 12.47 carats of diamonds and 456 brilliant-cut stones set in 14k white gold.
Beyond the Bling—Bespoke Audio Engineering
While visually breathtaking, the Loewe x Jacob & Co. headphones are technical marvels:
- Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation: AI-powered, real-time automatic adjustment to ambient conditions.
- Voice Assistant Integration & Real-Time Translation: Multilingual support for travelers.
- Audiophile Experience: High-resolution 50mm dynamic drivers, Texas Instruments amplification, and support for major audio codecs (SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3+).
- User-Replaceable Parts: Battery, ear pads, and headband can be easily swapped, boosting durability, a rarity at this level of luxury.
- Battery Life: A playback without ANC, and a still-impressive 65 hours with it engaged.
- Five Microphones: Optimized voice isolation and command accuracy.
Why This Collaboration Matters
For Loewe, this affirms a commitment to blending design, fashion, and technology… offering a new standard in smart audio.
What Sets the Headphones Apart
- Obsession with Detail: Each element is handcrafted, inspected, and set by master jewelry artisans—fusing disciplines rarely found together.
- Sculptural Presence: They are both statement accessory and functional sculpture—more akin to wearable art than consumer tech.
- Extreme Rarity: With just ten pairs globally, this is a creation for collectors, VIPs, and the world’s boldest audio-luxury enthusiasts.
- Lifestyle Reimagined: As wearable tech moves upmarket, this partnership hints at a future where personal electronics are as expressive and individual as haute couture or fine watches.
A Preview of What’s Next
Loewe says this is just the start: More extraordinary creations will be unveiled this month. The project frames a bold new narrative for luxury brands everywhere, shifting focus from cyclical logos and fabrics to innovative experiences at the convergence of art, engineering, and sensorial pleasure.
Rather than a mass-market product, the headphones function as a statement of vision: wearable tech at the very top of the luxury spectrum.
