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Acne Studios is a Stockholm-based fashion house with a multidisciplinary approach. Through founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson’s interest in photography, art, architecture and contemporary culture, an alternative path has been found, turning Acne Studios into a well-respected creator of ready-to-wear, magazines, furniture, books and exhibitions. Acne Studios HQ is located in Stockholm, in a brutalist masterpiece that formerly housed the Czechoslovakian Embassy. Completely restored to facilitate a fashion school-like atmosphere, the overall aesthetic reflects the Acne Studios brand identity, telling the story of its history and global vision. Acne Studios also operates offices in Paris, Empoli, New York, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Acne Studios has seen double-digit growth for most years since our inception. We operate through own distribution channels and wholesale partners with >60 own stores worldwide, including flagship stores in Stockholm, Paris, Milan, London, New York City, Los Angeles, Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing. Each store has a unique distinctive character, yet with common key design elements reflecting the Acne Studios brand identity. Following our ambitious sustainability work and focus on supplier relationships and longevity, Acne Studios has been independently verified as “Leader” by Fair Wear Foundation for six consecutive years. Acne Studios is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode since 2013.

Founded by Spanish-born Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937, the original house of Balenciaga defined modern couture with its many innovations to form and technique. Today it continues to uphold the vision of the House through boundary-pushing collections including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, and objets d’art. The brand’s unprecedented interactions with the expanding digital realm, material developments, and today’s social responsibilities keep it at the forefront of modernity. In 2021, Balenciaga’s 50th couture collection—the house’s first since its founder retired in 1968 – reintroduces a standard of cutting-edge elegance. For more information, please visit www.balenciaga.com Fondée par l’espagnol Cristóbal Balenciaga en 1917 et installée à Paris depuis 1937, la Maison Balenciaga a contribué à définir la couture moderne par ses nombreuses innovations formelles et techniques. Aujourd’hui, elle perpétue cette vision originelle dans des collections à l’esprit précurseur, qui s’étendent au prêt-à-porter pour femme et pour homme, ainsi qu’aux accessoires et objets d’art. Perpétuelle avant-gardiste, la marque se distingue par une exploration sans précédent du monde digital, par le développement incessant de nouveaux matériaux et par un sens aigu de ses responsabilités sociétales. En 2021, la cinquantième collection couture de Balenciaga, la première depuis que son fondateur quitta l’industrie de la mode en 1968, renoue ainsi avec ses origines, s’affirmant plus que jamais comme une pionnière de l’élégance contemporaine. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez visiter notre site www.balenciaga.com

Né à Paris, en 2011 et inspiré par Paris depuis – Le nom AMI joue avec les initiales d’Alexandre Mattiussi, son Fondateur et Directeur Créatif. Dès sa création, la Maison parisienne s’est appliquée à définir et créer le vestiaire le plus complet, quotidien et structuré, pour l’homme et pour la femme. Grâce à son approche amicale du luxe, AMI capture une forme singulière de l’élégance, de la sophistication et de la simplicité de la capitale française. ------------------------------------- Born in Paris in 2011, inspired by Paris ever since — The name AMI, the French word for friend, plays with the initials of Alexandre Mattiussi, its founder and creative director. AMI has worked since its creation to define and complete the most articulate, comprehensive, pragmatic wardrobe for men and women. Standing for a friendly approach to luxury, AMI captures a singular form of the French capital’s elegance, sophistication and simplicity.