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Why the Hyères Festival remains an important launchpad for young designers

In the ever-changing landscape of fashion, the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Fashion Accessories stands as a beacon of innovation and platform for emerging talent. This annual gathering on the French Riviera has become more than just a competition; it's a powerful launchpad that can kickstart the careers of young...

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Frédéric Malle is exiting his fragrance brand Editions de Parfums

Fragrance purveyor Frédéric Malle is exiting his brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle by the end of June 2024. A pioneer of niche perfumes, Mr. Malle began his brand a quarter of a century ago, collaborating with designers such as Dries Van Noten and Acne to create sensory art, referring to perfume as “the mirror of your soul.” Not a...

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Acne Studios names new chief financial officer

Swedish fashion house Acne Studios has appointed former Montblanc executive Hendrik Bitterschulte as its new chief financial officer. Bitterschulte will report directly to Mattias Magnusson, chief executive officer of Acne Studios, and join the fashion brand on May 2. He will be responsible for all financial matters of the Group and its...

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Acne Studios: Menswear FW24

Inspiration An ode to Denim culture: rebellious, sexy, cool. The modern cyber biker. Menswear motorbike archetypes subverted with a kitsch cuteness. Neons clash with classic biker and grunge details, mixing with psychedelic prints inspired by rave and club culture. “Denim, inherently, has a rebellious aura. It’s provocative, it’s rugged.” says...

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Acne Studios celebrates 10-year anniversary at Paris Fashion Week

In a show designed to take the image of a twisted wedding party, Acne Studios celebrated its 10-year anniversary during the ongoing Paris Fashion Week, marking a decade since the brand first showed at the event. Its SS23 womenswear collection, which was also intertwined with a selection of menswear looks, strayed from the Swedish brands...

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Acne Studios appoints Isabella Burley as Chief Marketing Officer

Acne Studios has appointed Elizabeth Burley as Chief Marketing Officer. Burley previously served as the Swedish casualwear brand’s creative editor. Prior to her appointment, Burley spent six years as editor in chief at Dazed & Confused, part of the media group Dazed Digital. In 2017 Burley was appointed “editor in residence” at Helmut Lang, then...

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Video: Acne Studios FW22 collection

In this video, fashion label Acne Studios has presented its FW22 collection at Paris Fashion Week (PFW). Watch the video below. Video: Acne Studios via YouTube Photo credit: Image via Acne Studios on YouTube

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Acne Studios Men’s FW22 – Q&A with Jonny Johansson, Creative Director

Nomadic lifestyles, and the codes of transient communities. A collection rooted in creativity and character: pieces are crafted and patchworked, as if well-worn, purposefully mismatched, with colours both earthy and of the artist’s studio. This is a collaging of moods and feelings through clothes, and a reflection of the way we live now....

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Video: Acne Studios at PFW

In this video Acne Studios is showing the SS22 collection at Paris Fashion Week (PFW). Watch the video here. Video: FF Channel via YouTube Photo credit: Acne Studios, Facebook

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PFW SS22: Acne Studios brings futuristic design to handcrafted pieces for new collection

Implementing the design houses’ typically experimental take on the subject of self-identity, Acne Studios presented a collection that merged historically-inspired pieces with futuristic design ideals for its new spring/summer 2022 collection. It’s experimentation involved the combining of four underlying themes that each play with contrasting...

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Acne Studios presents its Fall/Winter 2021 denim selection

Acne Studios presents its Fall/Winter 2021 denim selection In 1996, Jonny Johansson and his creative collective ‘Acne’ created 100 pairs of raw denim jeans with red stitching and gave them away to friends and family within Stockholm’s creative underground. The popularity of the jeans rapidly extended the offering beyond denim, eventually...

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Acne Studios presents Drop 2 of the Fall/Winter 2021

Exploring the 'chosen family’, the Acne Studios Fall/Winter 2021 Face collection transcends tradition by embracing kinship — through common values, interests and creativity. Shot by photographer Roe Ethridge, the images spotlight this concept by featuring French band Nyokô Bokbaë and environmentalists Jane, Lea and Polyka. The playful and unisex...