Christian Villarba
Editor at Seven Shades of Black Magazine and recent graduate from Falmouth University. Guardian of the arts and lover of many documentary/world cinema films.
Acne
by NIALL BILLINGS
The history of acne is indeed slightly repulsive, however — the history of Acne? Now that’s a fabulous tale to tell.
Acne Studios’ conception and development were kickstarted by 4 young guys in Stockholm, who wanted to create something iconic: judging by their current prominence in all global fashion capitals, they have successfully achieved this. Their first collection (comprised of a simple line of denim jeans with distinctive red stitching) soon garnered the attention of Vogue and other fashion editorials, which contributed to the brand’s success.
Also responsible for the pistol boot (the edgy ankle boots with chunky heels) copied by numerous high street retailers, Acne’s originality and inherent ‘nowness’ embodies itself as one of the globe’s favourite brand.
Now — nearly 20 years later — the brand has been elegantly draped some of the most influential women in the fashion and entertainment industries such as Alexa Chung, Rihanna and Beyonce. I, for one, am proud to have a bit of Acne (well, in my closet anyway).
