When I gave some props to Acne’s SS07 collection, people commented on it being overpriced for what is essentially a denim label. I also labelled Acne as a ‘darker, edgier’ version of A.P.C. Basics with a twist. I think I may have to revise my labelling and say that Acne is really pushing the boat in terms of its design, perhaps in a conscientious effort to move away just being ‘that skinny jeans label.’ Their SS08 collection here has exploited their associations with denim by using a minimal amount of material to make skirts and dresses with square cut-outs. I simply can no longer class Acne along with the rest of the denim bunch and for a non-denim-lover like myself, that can only be a good thing. The rest of the collection is equally impressive; not overstepping it’s boundaries but turning it up a notch too with the design.
Clearly, these pieces are meant for layering over other things which makes this something of a instant-love for me, who would love to style these to the max. Perhaps over gauzey/thin jersey dresses. Perhaps over vintage slips. Perhaps over a PVC shift dress. They really are making my head explode with ideas. I shall have to make another trip to Stockholm if I am to have any chance of nabbing these overlayering pieces.
Totally agree. I saw these recently too and have been pining away for the high waisted skirt version. So much possibility…I may attempt a knock off version if I get the time.
i love the avant guarde quality of these pieces. it kind of reminds me of vivienne westwood’s bustle and a little bit of an iron maiden… perhaps a play on our own self-imposed fashion prisons/pigeon holes/personae?
apologies, after my third cup of coffee, i’ve become a bit heady!
I love Acne!
proud to be swedish 😀
oh, forgot to say that I love your spreds i Modette! 😀
interesting style options. Don’t know where I would wear it to, but the idea is quite novel
Wow, the first picture was unconvincing, but the other two are actually really great. Maybe becausethey are are in color.
They remind me of the things I cant remember the name of that were worn under victorian dresses.
You state that they should be worn layered, but I wouldnt be surprised if someone wore one with just knickers or such!
Truly creative!!!!
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I love the one with the white shirt. It totally reminds me though of Madonna’s outfit for “Keep It Together” in the Blond Ambition Tour! seriously!
I think Acne is possibly the most fashionforward label we have in Sweden, but they too appear to be a bit stuck in typical swedish design. Everyone’s doing the same things. I think the major reason why I rarely end up buying from swedish designers is that it’s all essentially inspired by the same. Right now it’s the 90’s. I find it terribly boring and disappointing.
I have been crazy in love with Acne the second they opened their store in Berlin. I feel that your comment sugesting Acne is like A.P.C. but with a darker twist is very true. On upbeat days I’ll turn to my trustee APC pinafore and flats. But I always turn to Acne if I want to make a statement without looking like I’m trying too hard.
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I love harness type contraptions over clothes and these look great, except the way they have styled them is truly awful. I like the green/grey skirt thingy
These are hot but the ankle boots on the third model are EXTREMELY unflattering
Thumbs up for novelty factor, thumbs down for wearability (i.e not a timeless classic!).
I love the second one. But yeah, VERY unwearable… haha.
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