Acne Studios FW22: Welcome to Nomadland

January 31, 2022

After one too many days behind a desk or scrolling on social media, we've all thought about it – fleeing town and going off the grid to live off the land, free from the chains of modern civilization. Acne Studios turns those transient fantasies into reality with a collection inspired by the ways of the wanderers. The Men’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection embodies nomadic lifestyles and the languages formed by the communities linked in their liberation.

With a mismatched medley of textures and colors, each outfit creates a collage of moods through their casual and efficient assembly. Vibrant hues from the artist’s studio stand out against the earth-tone centered collection. Rustic tweed and denim are paired with crushed velvet, chunky knitwear, and wrinkled leather for a well-worn yet lavish look. Even the elemental accessories will make your boring commute to work feel like a van-induced voyage through the nordic countryside. So the next time your Instagram anxiety flares up or a surge of emails makes you want to disappear, return to reality with Acne Studios’ reminder of wisdom from the modern-day nomad.

Text by Megan Hein
Photos courtesy of Acne Studios

A footwear collaboration with Swedish brand, Kero, brings a reimagining of the classic ‘Beak’ shoe design into slip-ons and boots that can latch onto waist belts. From American artist, Jessi Reaves, scrap materials are reworked into jewelry – including a necklace made of debris from a broken chair.

“Being in isolation has made me realize how much we are used to traveling. This led me to think about nomadic communities, like those in the north of Sweden near where I grew up. This collection is about how a language of clothing evolves within communities, mixing and contrasting pieces together,” said Jonny Johansson, creative director of Acne Studios.

The Men’s FW22 collection will be available in stores and online. Check out some of the looks below.

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