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Silhouettes came in all shapes and sizes at Acne with the models elongated by plastic neck braces, inflated with down padding and cinched with belted waists. Outerwear was oversized with volume focused on the sleeves and Creative Director Jonny Johansson experimented with textures, mixing cashmere and wools with netting, vinyl and nylons. The combination of unusual silhouettes and a mish mash of textures meant each look was a feast for the eyes. Highlights came in the burgundy pieces, in particular a trouser suit teamed with a nude sweater and a futuristic take on cat eye shades. All in all Johansson produced a beautifully strange collection that raises the bar, and sets up Acne as a heavy hitter on the show schedule.
Text: Ger Tierney
Photography: Mitchell Sams
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