Acne Studios Launches SS26 Menswear Collection: A Blend of Sportswear and Nostalgic Academic Aesthetics
Acne Studios has once again pushed the boundaries of masculinity with their latest Spring/Summer 2026 menswear collection. The brand has expertly merged sharp sportswear elements with nostalgic and academic aesthetics, resulting in a collection that exudes a sense of timeless style.
The focus this season is on intuitive and effortless dressing, moving away from the pursuit of perfection seen in previous collections. Creative director Jonny Johansson describes the collection as having a “geeky, quietly confident attitude” that beats perfection by far. This attitude is reflected in the diverse range of silhouettes, from shrunken to oversized, that make up the collection.
The 1970s serve as a major influence, seen in the elongated collars on narrow shirting, touches of silk, and the new slim-cut “1979” jeans. The collection also features a new iteration of the popular “2010” jeans, now in a straight-leg, low-waist style with a “mended” look.
Accessories play a key role in this collection, with aviator sunglasses, logo caps, cowboy boots, and the reimagined Camero bag adding to the overall sense of self-expression. According to Johansson, the brand is constantly exploring and reinventing the codes of the menswear wardrobe, and this collection is no exception.
“Our character is cool and unbothered – that’s where his charisma comes from,” Johansson said in a statement. With its blend of sportswear and nostalgic academic aesthetics, the SS26 menswear collection from Acne Studios is sure to make a statement and leave a lasting impression.
