Acne Studios unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection in a dramatic takeover of a cigar salon within the Collège des Bernardins during the third evening of Paris Fashion Week. Bold, moody, and provocatively genderless, the show pulsed with a reworked version of Robyn’s “Robotboy” featuring Young Lean, echoing the lyrics: “I want to go out, wear something nice, and push.”
Set beneath the venue’s arched 13th-century hallways adorned with Pacifico Silano artworks, the SS26 collection offered a poetic yet rebellious vision. Burnt-leather blazers, crisp white tailoring, and deconstructed lace dresses challenged modern identity, while cutout knits, all-seeing tanks, and shredded denim redefined late-night dressing. Sharply pointed heels and cowboy boots carried a provocative, seductive charge.
Designer Jonny Johansson commented: “Creativity is about seeing the world in ways you didn’t realise were possible. Some people change your perception, telling a new story and standing out.”
The collection blurred traditional gender and style conventions. Slashed flannels layered beneath mesh skirts, suede coats printed with sensual motifs, and coiled leather jackets paired with glossy bottoms created a wardrobe that was both intimate and untamed. Statement glass earrings and oversized Camero bags accentuated the fearless attitude.
With SS26, Acne Studios declared a rebellion stitched in leather and lace, giving wearers the freedom to define their own identity.