PARIS — With autumn around the corner, Acne Studios has collaborated on a one-off unisex capsule with Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven — including a camo sleeping bag. The hook-up marks the first time Fjällräven has agreed to a brand tinkering with its classics. That includes its Expedition technical down jacket, revisited with fake fur trims and reflective patches, and signature Kånken backpack, including a new version that can be turned into a messenger bag and a mini Kånken clutch. Housing 11 clothing items plus accessories in a range of colors, the collection will launch on Sept. 6 in all Acne Studios stores and on the brand’s Web site, as well as at fjallraven.com and a selection of Fjällräven stores in the following cities: Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Oslo, New York and Toronto. Fjällräven’s Expedition technical down jacket revisited by Acne Studios. Courtesy Henrik Andersson, head of innovation and design at Fjällräven, said that what drew him to the project was the mix of their shared traits and differences. They’re both Swedish brands that have gone global, and are both “a bit stubborn, and we both share a relentless attention to detail,” he said. “While Acne Studios is very much about the artistic expression, we are all
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