Fringed Logo Wool Scarf
The fringed mohair and wool scarves — skinny, logo-jacquard and hooded — are Acne's most recognizable accessory and the piece most people meet the brand through.
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Acne Studios
Stockholm fashion house founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson, known for oversized tailoring, mohair knitwear, denim and the Musubi bag.
StockholmOrigin
UnisexFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$$Price
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What to know about Acne Studios
Acne Studios is a Stockholm fashion house founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson, who remains creative director, and which started from a small run of raw denim jeans. It shows ready-to-wear at Paris Fashion Week and works in oversized tailoring and outerwear, mohair and jacquard knitwear, wide-leg denim, the Musubi knotted-strap bag, and Face-patch sweatshirts and scarves. Johansson and chairman Mikael Schiller retain majority control; IDG Capital and I.T Group took a combined 41 percent minority stake in 2018. Retail expansion continues across Asia and Europe.
The pieces that define Acne Studios
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Acne began with a small run of raw denim, and its numbered fits — 1981, 2010, 2021M, 2023 — remain the house's core loose and wide-leg denim language.
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The knotted-strap Musubi is the brand's defining handbag silhouette.
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Overall fit
runs large
Most shoppers report Acne Studios pieces wear at least one size larger than expected, with intentionally oversized, dropped-shoulder proportions across jersey and outerwear, while a minority of slim denim and tailored styles fit closer to true to size.
Tip: Size down one from your usual size on tees, sweats and outerwear unless you specifically want the oversized silhouette.
High confidence · based on 18 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | very relaxed and oversized, heavy dropped shoulder | Size down one — most people find the tagged size wears like a size and a half up. |
| Jackets | runs large | oversized shoulders and generous body, built for layering | Size down one on most outerwear unless you plan to layer heavy knits underneath. |
| Jeans & denim | mixed | ranges widely from very slim/skinny archive fits to loose and baggy modern cuts | Check the specific fit name rather than the brand — slim styles often need a size up in the waist while loose styles can be taken down one. |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly large | relaxed camp-collar and overshirt cuts; a few slimmer poplin styles | Stick to your usual size for a draped look, or size down if you prefer a cleaner shoulder line. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs large | boxy with dropped shoulders; wide through the chest | Take one size down for a normal fit, or stay true to size if you want the signature oversized look. |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | relaxed to wide-leg with a high-ish rise | Order your usual waist but expect to shorten the leg. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Same Stockholm minimalism, more fabric-nerd staples
What changes: Smaller, menswear-led and less runway/logo-driven
78% matchA.P.C.
Also denim-rooted, quieter French basics
What changes: Slimmer, more classic silhouettes; no oversized statement pieces
76% matchMaison Margiela
Paris deconstruction at a higher luxury tier
What changes: More conceptual and considerably pricier
75% matchHelmut Lang
90s minimalism with a harder technical edge
What changes: Leaner tailoring, less knitwear and bag business
Acne Studios fit questions
Does Acne Studios run big or small?
Acne Studios runs large. Size down one from your usual size on tees, sweats and outerwear unless you specifically want the oversized silhouette. Most shoppers report Acne Studios pieces wear at least one size larger than expected, with intentionally oversized, dropped-shoulder proportions across jersey and outerwear, while a minority of slim denim and tailored styles fit closer to true to size.
How does Acne Studios fit?
Most shoppers report Acne Studios pieces wear at least one size larger than expected, with intentionally oversized, dropped-shoulder proportions across jersey and outerwear, while a minority of slim denim and tailored styles fit closer to true to size. Overall shape: boxy and relaxed, with dropped shoulders on most jersey and outerwear pieces.
How do Acne Studios hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Acne Studios hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Size down one — most people find the tagged size wears like a size and a half up. Shape: very relaxed and oversized, heavy dropped shoulder.
How do Acne Studios jackets fit?
Acne Studios jackets runs large. Size down one on most outerwear unless you plan to layer heavy knits underneath. Shape: oversized shoulders and generous body, built for layering.
How do Acne Studios jeans & denim fit?
Acne Studios jeans & denim varies by piece. Check the specific fit name rather than the brand — slim styles often need a size up in the waist while loose styles can be taken down one. Shape: ranges widely from very slim/skinny archive fits to loose and baggy modern cuts.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1996
- Origin
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$$
- Typical prices
- Trousers $540–$767 · T-shirts $329–$409 · Bags $1132–$1752
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Avant-garde, Streetwear