It was said that you cut the suspense with a knife at the opening of Acne's first debut at Paris Fashion Week after leaving London last year. It was the final step in the exclusification that is Acne, whereby Jonny Johnasson decided to adapt Acne's men's show into an "intimate presentation" which ultimatley down-sized the exposure of the house and it was certain that Acne would not dare disappoint with their iconic skill in their approach. The outcome of Johnasson's cocktail of cerulean blue, splashes of slate and boxy leather was down to the progressive-minimalist kabel collaborating with bespoke artist Katerina Jebb and the Musee Galliera which created a masterpiece that completely reshaped fashion as we know it. "We wanted to insert a historic element with what we do," said Johnasson and this historical element allowed the label a new outlook and perspective, viewing fashion in a new angle; and with Jebb's materialised prints featured throughout, it made for a captivating and interesting collection. It was a concoction of leather and corduroy, thick knits with brutal zips and stitching, and through the harsh and stiff shapes peered soft salmon pinks and sandy shades invited as much appreciation as the consideration that had gone into the label. With Acne unravelling history, as Johnasson intended, with such ease and innovation, it is safe to say that Acne has found itself a home here in Paris.
