Acne Studios
Acne Studios is a Swedish fashion house headquartered in Stockholm, founded by Jonny Johansson. Privately held with Swedish ownership, it offers high-quality ready-to-wear and accessories as a premium EU alternative to Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Sweden
HQ City
Stockholm
Founded
1996
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
SE
Ultimate Parent
Acne Studios Group
Data Hosting
mixed
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
AI Trains on User Data
no
GDPR Status
compliant
DSA Designation
na
Carbon Neutral
no
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on July 22, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1996
Founded
Acne Studios was founded in Stockholm as part of the creative collective ACNE.
1997
Iconic Denim Launch
The brand gained initial fame by producing 100 pairs of raw denim jeans with red stitching.
2006
Independent Spin-off
Acne Studios became an independent company, separate from the parent creative collective.
2018
IDG Capital Investment
Acne Studios sold a majority stake to IDG Capital and I.T Group to facilitate global expansion.