Introducing Acne Studios SS26 Menswear collection. Codes of masculinity through an eclectic, spontaneous lens. The collection invites an intuitive and instinctive way of dressing. A study in contrast – deliberate yet effortless, structured yet free. A wardrobe shaped by individuality and fluid identity.
A feeling of traversing generations through nostalgia; an eclectic impulse.
The #AcneStudios SS26 menswear collection brings together worn-in denim, retro silhouettes, and vintage polos – creating a wardrobe that feels inherited, but entirely personal.
Describing the mood as “cool and unbothered,” Johansson said he was inspired by Elvis, the youngest of his three sons. “He was a seed, and now he’s becoming a flower,” he said, proudly flashing a picture of the youngster performing on stage with his band.
He revisited some archival looks, like a perfect gray bomber jacket that came with a button-on tag featuring the brand’s 1996 logo. There were updated versions of its skinny jean with thigh patches, now done in nylon or pinstriped denim. “We sold tons of it the first years,” he mused.
Johansson is also prepping some reeditions for next year, but in the meantime, he continued to push the envelope with new treatments, such as stretchy denim coated with latex, or trompe-l’oeil patched and shredded jeans covered in duct tape — proof that this denim pro is finally comfortable in his skin.
Photographer: @TeresaCiociaa
Stylist: @Leopolda.Duchemin
Makeup: @Regina.Tornwall
Hair: @TomWrightHair
Casting: @dmcasting
This collection showcases a noticeable shift in creative direction, accompanied by a talented cast.