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Acne Studios

Luxury Swedish fashion house Acne Studios was founded in 1996 in Stockholm. Founded by creative director Jonny Johansson, Acne Studios was once part of the wider ACNE creative collective: an acronym for ‘Ambition to Create Novel Expressions’.

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Fashion Week

Playful Naivety at Acne Studios

The conceptualism of past seasons was replaced by a simple, youthful optimism that still resonated with Nordic cool.

Fashion Week

Playful Naivety at Acne Studios

The conceptualism of past seasons was replaced by a simple, youthful optimism that still resonated with Nordic cool.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Courrèges Names CEO, Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi Takes the Helm

This week, Courrèges has appointed Christina Ahlers as its new chief executive, while Phillip Picardi has been named chief content officer at Teen Vogue.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Courrèges Names CEO, Teen Vogue’s Phillip Picardi Takes the Helm

This week, Courrèges has appointed Christina Ahlers as its new chief executive, while Phillip Picardi has been named chief content officer at Teen Vogue.


Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor

In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.

Fashion Week

Men’s Fashion Week Is Missing the FOMO Factor

In order to survive, the men’s shows must replatform as can’t-be-missed launchpads for emerging talent.


Retail

Farewell Fendi, Bonjour Dior

In an exclusive interview with BoF, LVMH’s Pietro Beccari bids goodbye to the Roman fur and leather brand and looks ahead to a new year, a new role and a new luxury world.

Retail

Farewell Fendi, Bonjour Dior

In an exclusive interview with BoF, LVMH’s Pietro Beccari bids goodbye to the Roman fur and leather brand and looks ahead to a new year, a new role and a new luxury world.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Mugler's New Artistic Director, Kering Hires Chief Client and Digital Officer

Mugler has tapped Casey Cadwallader to creatively lead the house as artistic director, while Kering has appointed Grégory Boutté to the newly created role of chief client and digital officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Mugler's New Artistic Director, Kering Hires Chief Client and Digital Officer

Mugler has tapped Casey Cadwallader to creatively lead the house as artistic director, while Kering has appointed Grégory Boutté to the newly created role of chief client and digital officer.


Fashion Week

Acne Studios to Merge Womenswear Collections and Move to Couture Schedule

The Stockholm-based brand has restructured its ready-to-wear business and is set to present off-schedule at the couture shows in Paris.

Fashion Week

Acne Studios to Merge Womenswear Collections and Move to Couture Schedule

The Stockholm-based brand has restructured its ready-to-wear business and is set to present off-schedule at the couture shows in Paris.


Global Markets

One Step Back for Poland as Sunday Shopping Ends

As Poland's economy has grown, more luxury brands have invested in the country. But a new bill backed by the Catholic Church could knock its progress back.

Global Markets

One Step Back for Poland as Sunday Shopping Ends

As Poland's economy has grown, more luxury brands have invested in the country. But a new bill backed by the Catholic Church could knock its progress back.


Retail

How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday

Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.

Retail

How Top Shops Like Barneys, Saks and Bergdorf Do Black Friday

Lines are short and no doors get busted, but there are still sales to enjoy and deals to find.


News & Analysis

For Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Scaling Isn’t Easy

Barriers to entry in online fashion are lower than ever, but in a crowded and competitive online marketplace, scaling and customer retention remain significant challenges.

News & Analysis

For Direct-to-Consumer Brands, Scaling Isn’t Easy

Barriers to entry in online fashion are lower than ever, but in a crowded and competitive online marketplace, scaling and customer retention remain significant challenges.


Retail

Lights, Camera, Selfie!

When the store is a stage for selfies, the art of lighting is more important than ever.

Retail

Lights, Camera, Selfie!

When the store is a stage for selfies, the art of lighting is more important than ever.