Acne Presentation at Barbican

Scandinavian label Acne recently completed their latest presentation at Barbican’s Curve Gallery. The presentation took on a crystalline theme at the hands of creative director Jonny Johanssen, who recruited Swarovski Elements, metalwork maestro Husam el Odeh and artist Katerina Jebb to help produce the latest collection.

Alongside the distinctive nudes, slim fit jeans, cowl neck tops and subtle stylings, pieces came studded with miniature Swarovski Elements crystals, sparsely applied to the pressure points on each garment; a series of commissioned metal knee caps, shoulder pads and understated armoury from Husam el Odeh and lucid tie-dye style interjections from Mr. Johanssen himself. el Odeh also produced a series of bulky metallic pieces, ranging from reading glasses and handbags to gardening gloves and envelope clutches. Inspired by the Barbican setting, Johannsen also commissioned a short film by Katerina Jebb which was projected around the space, whirring behind the models.

Source: Wallpaper