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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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News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Names New Creative Director

Roberto Cavalli has appointed Paul Surridge its new creative director, replacing Peter Dundas, who left the label in October 2016.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Names New Creative Director

Roberto Cavalli has appointed Paul Surridge its new creative director, replacing Peter Dundas, who left the label in October 2016.


News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.

News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.


News & Analysis

Justin O'Shea Launches Own Brand

The launch of SSS World Corp marks O’Shea’s return to design following his departure from Brioni in October. Its runway debut will take place in Paris in June.

News & Analysis

Justin O'Shea Launches Own Brand

The launch of SSS World Corp marks O’Shea’s return to design following his departure from Brioni in October. Its runway debut will take place in Paris in June.


News & Analysis

Acne Reboots Denim Strategy

The hip Swedish label, best known for the skinny jeans that drove its early success, speaks exclusively to BoF about its plans to radically reshape its denim offering.

News & Analysis

Acne Reboots Denim Strategy

The hip Swedish label, best known for the skinny jeans that drove its early success, speaks exclusively to BoF about its plans to radically reshape its denim offering.


Fashion Week

Acne Studios’ Winning Simplicity

Jonny Johansson got rid of both avant-garde pretence and overtly unnecessary styling to deliver a focused, winning line-up.

Fashion Week

Acne Studios’ Winning Simplicity

Jonny Johansson got rid of both avant-garde pretence and overtly unnecessary styling to deliver a focused, winning line-up.


Beauty

News Bites | Calvin Klein Hires Luella Bartley, Lyst Links with Vestiaire Collective and More...

In today's News Bites, Calvin Klein appoints Luella Bartley to tackle denim, Lyst links with Vestiaire Collective, Grailed gears up for womenswear and Want Les Essentiels opens another Apothecary.

Beauty

News Bites | Calvin Klein Hires Luella Bartley, Lyst Links with Vestiaire Collective and More...

In today's News Bites, Calvin Klein appoints Luella Bartley to tackle denim, Lyst links with Vestiaire Collective, Grailed gears up for womenswear and Want Les Essentiels opens another Apothecary.


Fashion Week

Elevating the Everyday in Paris

This men’s fashion season is all about getting back to reality and elevating the everyday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Elevating the Everyday in Paris

This men’s fashion season is all about getting back to reality and elevating the everyday, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Power and Precision at Acne Studios

This was one of Acne's best menswear collections so far: it looked grounded, with a twist.

Fashion Week

Power and Precision at Acne Studios

This was one of Acne's best menswear collections so far: it looked grounded, with a twist.


News & Analysis

Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?

This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.

News & Analysis

Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?

This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.


Fashion Week

At Acne Studios, a Whole Wide World

Jonny Johansson's collection was an ode to borderlessness expressed through roomy pieces that had a distinctive folk vibe without betraying their inspiration.

Fashion Week

At Acne Studios, a Whole Wide World

Jonny Johansson's collection was an ode to borderlessness expressed through roomy pieces that had a distinctive folk vibe without betraying their inspiration.