Confused, surprised, and extremely curious were just a few of the emotions that surfaced as I began to review the Acne F/W 2012 collection. I had to do a fact check and make sure I did not miss a major replacement in the house, but Jonny Johansson was right in his place, only stepping into a very experimental territory. Acne is one of our favorite brands. With its minimal Swedish aesthetic it has become a major destination for effortless chic in RTW fashion, (...) Read More about Acne F/W 2012 (68 words)

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I really like the new Acne Resort Spring/Summer 2012 collection. What is especially striking is their silhouettes mixing over-sized and fitted pieces, their lightweight sheer fabrics paired with sweats with their pastel color palette. The Resort 2012 women collection is all about comfort and style. I also love their leather perfecto jackets. The(...) Read More about Acne Resort 2012 Collection (14 words)

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Simple, wearable perfection by Acne for Fall/Winter 2011. A rich and sophisticated palette accompanies the basic but edgy style. I am loving the contrast fabrics in the same colors, giving a tonal feel to all the looks.
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Famous Swedish brand Acne has presented its winter 2011/12 collection for the first time with a real fashion show, closing men’s fashion weeks. The tone exemplifies the brand positioning: simple, elegant, young and contemporary with touches of beautiful colors through the inspiration of streetwear.
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Another beautifully conceptualized and perfectly styled collection by our favorite Swedish brand Acne. The Acne Resort 2011 Collection speaks directly to my mood at the moment. The elongated, effortlessly chic silhouettes are without a doubt worth adding to the wardrobe. No expiration date necessary here.

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Acid wash denim jackets, Fringe vests and jackets, leather stockings and oversize linen pants make up the summer 2010 women’s collection for Acne. Pretty much every upcoming trend is represented in this beautiful Acne collection.
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Refinery 29 delivered s with a bit of Swedish Goodness this morning upon their return from Sweden’s fashion week. Their short lived trip to see the Acne, Whyred, 5th Ave Shoe Repair shows, among a few others was full of excitement and photos, capturing a lot of the street style of Sweden’s fashionistas.
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In Portland, Oregon, Stand Up Comedy has just been added to all quirky delights the city has to offer.Coming from an avant-garde viewpoint, the focus of the store is conceptual design and the interaction between art and fashion. Stand Up Comedy carries a range of experimental fashions, with international designers like Acne, Pelican Avenue, Pleasure Principle, Wood Wood, and a plethora of other unique and ironic designers.

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