Acne Studios Goes Dark and Bold for SS26
The Swedish brand has declared a rebellion stitched in leather and lace by questioning the boundaries of modern identity.
Acne Studios’ Spring/Summer 2026 collection took over a striking cigar salon within the Collège des Bernardins on the third evening of Paris Fashion Week. Bold, moody, and utterly breathtaking, the show had us dreaming of the ultimate genderless wardrobe. A re-recorded version of Robyn’s “Robotboy” featuring Young Lean pulsed through the space, echoing the lyrics: “I want to go out, wear something nice, and push.”
Unfolding beneath the venue’s arched 13th-century hallways adorned with artworks by Pacifico Silano, SS26 offered a vision as poetic as it was provocative. Burnt-leather blazers, crisp white tailoring, and deconstructed lace dresses questioned the boundaries of modern identity. Cutout knits, all-seeing tanks, and shredded denim redefined late-night dressing, while sharply pointed heels and cowboy boots carried a seductive charge.
“I’ve always felt that creativity is perhaps about being able to see the world in a way you didn’t realise could be seen. There are people who can do that to you, they make the world feel different, they stand out and tell you a new story,” notes designer Jonny Johansson.
Fluid, bold, and unapologetically energetic, Acne Studios SS26 erased old ideals of femininity, instead allowing the wearer to define their own. Slashed flannels layered beneath mesh skirts, suede coats printed with sensual motifs, and coiled leather jackets paired with glossy bottoms built a wardrobe both intimate and untamed. Statement glass earrings and oversized Camero bags exaggerated this attitude, sealing the vision with fearless clarity.
Acne Studios has declared a rebellion stitched in leather and lace, and we’re here for it. Take a closer look at the SS26 collection in the gallery above.
