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Loewe Launches 'Leo' Luxury Headphones, Including €100,000 Jacob & Co Edition

The launch signals a pivot from televisions to high-end goods, with yearly non‑TV releases planned.

Overview

  • The new 'Leo' over-ears debut at €1,300 with AI control, oversized drivers, and five microphones for voice input and noise suppression.
  • An ultra-limited jeweled version priced around €100,000 will be made with Jacob & Co and offered privately to selected clients rather than sold publicly.
  • CEO Aslan Khabliev, who bought Loewe in 2019 after its second insolvency, is steering the brand away from TVs following a high-priced coffee machine introduced in spring 2025.
  • Khabliev cites the high cost of producing low-end electronics in Germany and long-term luxury market growth as reasons for the shift.
  • Analysts warn of intensifying competition, softening demand in China, rising brand patriotism there, and the need for Loewe to demonstrate technical leadership.