Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios is an edgy brand with fashion for women and men. The brand opens its first store in Canada at Yorkdale Shopping Center. Designed by Swedish architect firm Halleroed, the Toronto project follows the brand’s global store ethos – each location makes individual use of the Acne Studios design language. Representing the iconic Acne Studios pink, the Rosa Perlino marble-clad shopfront is monumental and symmetrical. Yet there’s an interplay between the taller, visually heavier upper and the lower, recessed entrance and two windows displaying Daniel Silver mannequins. To Halleroed, it’s a translation of Ancient Greek temples into a contemporary, minimalistic approach.
Designed as a monumental room with high ceilings, signature Acne Studios stainless steel fixtures on the walls lead the eyes towards a very tall portico. Behind the portico are the fitting rooms and cash desk with the total retail space measuring 160m2. High gloss stucco lustro walls and ceiling not only provide a subtle contrast to the pink marble facade, but also the green-dyed canvas furniture in batik pattern by Max Lamb.
Belted Long Puffer Jacket, $1,950
Squirrel Wool Crew Neck Jumper, $860
Leather Patchwork Shearling Vest, $3,000
Hooded Ripstop Puffer Jacket, $2,350
Padded Tweed Jacket, $1,150
Mirror Embroidery Long Sleeve T-Shirt, $550
Distortion Handbag, $1,750
Musubi Mini Shoulder Bag, $1,600
