You read it right, $2,000 for a pair of denim. Now normally I would say this is a huge waste, but I happen to love these jeans. Sure $2,000 is a ton for jeans, and I would never pay that, but these are equipped with solid silver plates on the legs. If I was fortunate enough to be able to spend that much on denim I would definitely consider buying these.

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The Swedish denim kings strike again! Acne has produced yet another success for Spring 2010. They kept it simple with some solid denim and great looking coats. I love all of these looks.

ACNE SPRING/SUMMER 2010 COLLECTION PRESENTATION FILM BY MICHELLE JANK and RICHARD-BRANDON COX.

The collection looks amazing, but I’m a bit confused about where/how Swarovski is involved in this collaboration at all.

Gallery: Swarovski x Acne: Spring 2010 Collection

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Word has it design company, Acne, may be looking into fragrance. Acne founder, Jonny Johansson, says that in light of the recession he was allowed a certain degree of creative freedom, and with that freedom came the ability to look into something new and exciting. Now the perfume isn’t a definite, but it’s a fresh idea Johansson seems to be considering.

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Here’s our running list of denim brands that we love, based on quality, fit, wash variety, and overall fashion-ness:

1. Naked and Famous- Rare and unique fabrics from Japan, high quality and satire play on our celebrity obsessed culture. Win.

2. April 77- Known for their attitude and underground influence, not wallet-breaking price. Made in France.

3. Cheap Monday- Tons of crazy prints and colored washes. Made in Sweden.

4. Replay-Great skinny and ‘boyfriend’ style, in a bunch of interesting washes. Made in Italy.

5. Acne- A ton of variety in mens’ fits, and repeat winner of ‘Designer of the Year’ by Swedish Elle.  Made in Sweden.

6. K(T)subi- Formerly Tsubi, currently Ksubi, this brand invented themselves based on fit, and has continued to outfit surfers in super, super jeans ever since. Made in Australia.

7. Nudie- Made from the best Italian, Turkish, American, and Japanese qualities using the best techniques. Made in Italy, with the only con being they don’t have a women’s line (yet?).

8. Diesel- I know people that swear by Diesel, mostly skinny guys who can never find sizes small enough for their 26 inch waists and still long enough for their 6′0 tall frames.  Diesel has always been known for their high-quality and long lasting denim. I may be impartial because I love everything Diesel makes, not just their jeans. Made in Italy.

9. Levis- After coming out with the 510 and 511, Levis seemed to have redeemed themselves as every hipster and musician’s best friend. Made in the US!

10. G Star- ‘Raw’ denim. Prides themselves in being about nothing more than the product itself, keeping it fashionable and well-fit. Made in the Netherlands.

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Think we missed any?  Do you have one ‘go-to’ brand for jeans?

So good…enough said.

Gallery: Acne: Spring 2010 Collection

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The uber expensive collaboration line by Lanvin x Acne recently released their white collection. Many of the pieces, which are the same physical structure of the blue denim collection, have been reproduced and are certainly more springy than the denim collection, which can easily be worn into the fall and winter months. Prices still remain astronomically high for a collaboration line and denim material, but with Lanvin’s name attached to the garments, what did we expect? Personally, I would rather have seen the denim tunic and tie-neck shirt done in white, because heck, you can find a white jean jacket just about anywhere. 

GALLERY: COLLAB HO: Lanvin x Acne White Collection

C heck out the entire Lanvin x Acne collaboration here!

Oh Marc Jacobs! As soon as I think my affection for your amazing fashion wonders, you go a strike me at my strongest of obsessions with an amazing line; Shoes! The latest collection of Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes are mind numbing. The Marc by Marc high tops are brightly colored and feature some great velcro straps. Not to be out done by the diffusion line, the Marc Jacobs boots are looking tip top this season. The mix of regular and suede leathers would have any shoe freak drooling.

PS. In what seems to be an attempt to not be one up-ed by Acne, it looks like Marc tested out some wedged styles too.

Gallery: Marc Jacobs: Fall 2009 Footwear Collection

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Swedish brand Acne launches their new line of menswear-inspired jackets and pants, perfectly structured, and paired with sky-high platforms.  I’m not so keen on the plastic pants, but I suppose they pair well with the space-age silver platforms.  I’m sure the Olsens will be running out to get theirs ASAP.

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Uggghhhhh Acne you are not helping here! I need this pink thing to be over stat, and now Acne just extended it to Fall with their classics collection. The collection is amazing, I just don’t like some of the color choices. The patterns for this collection are pretty standard, and the classic crew neck sweatshirt is a pretty cool and simple peice.

Gallery: Acne: Fall 2009 Classics Collection

via Men’s Rag

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I know many of you probably like Acne, which is why we featured this collection. But I personally don’t, it’s too simple with absolutely nothing to make it stand out from the saturated world of black and white clothing. There is nothing about this collection that makes it worty of a collction, I’m even gonna go as far as saying the best thing about it is the model!

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Well, I now have another reason for wanting to head over to Stockholm for a little visit. Acne has announced they are going to be opening up the Acne Archive Project, which will be a store where you can buy limited edition pieces and past collections from the Swedish brand. The store is said to be their form of recycling, and I can respect that. I just hope the prices are a bit lower! For a bit more on the project, be sure to check out the Acne website.

This spring, SSENSE is introducing designers Alexandre Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens Drkshdw, Twenty8Twelve, Milly, Current/Elliot and Kris Van Assche to their boutique, which already includes labels like Acne, Ksubi, Robert Rodriguez, Clu and Black Halo.  This, along with the re-launch of their flagship boutique, puts SSENSE in high demand.

Opening in April 2009, on the corner of famous St. Paul street in Montreal’s historic Old Port, the two-story boutique boasts over 80ft of window display space showcasing fashion’s most exclusive design labels. The store’s interior, dominated by black brushed metal and glass, is a modern update to the boutique’s antiquated facade.  On the main floor, luxury designers Alexander Herchcovitch, Maison Martin Margiela and Rick Owens will be paired with artistic, avant-garde brands.  A steel and marble staircase leads underground to the second floor, where labels like OAK, Current/Elliot and Acne can be found.

This addition to the already well-styled website, ssense.com, will add a bit of punch to its merchandising mix. A boutique that carries Herchcovitch, Margiela and Owens in the same space almost makes me wish I was Canadian, almost.

Did you just yawn, because I certainly just did. Just as boring as the Lanvin x Acne collaboration, the denim overload accessories fail to impress me. Pieces like this were around in the 80s, so who in their right mind would drop nearly $1500 for the denim fold-over shoulder bag? Expensive. Unoriginal. Boring. Blah. 

Thanks Racked! 

I don’t really know what to make of the Acne Fall 2009 Collection. The patterns are weird and a bit Bill Cosby-ish if you ask me. I was going to say I like the boots, but they have a weird heel on them. I will give them a plus in wearability, but that’s about all I can give them credit for. I really have to say I’m a bit let down.

Gallery: Acne Fall 2009 Collection

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