If you were an avid fan of nonconformist journalism, there’s a chance you heard of Acne Paper. The biannual magazine published between 2005 and 2014 took an exciting elevated approach to culture, photography, art, and literature. But, if you didn’t have the chance to experience Acne Paper’s coveted commentary during its lifetime, all is not lost. In fact, it’s back and arguably better than ever.
Acne Paper, conceptualized by Acne Studios founder and creative director Jonny Johansson will be relaunching on June 25. From newsstands to book stores, Acne Studios will bring back the magazine in the form of a high-end luxury book meant to evoke the same stimulating conversations that the magazine was famously known for. The 568-page successor will nod to the original edition with chronological archival fashion pieces alongside new essays and visually inspiring photography.
I feel you can always tell a lot about a person based on the books on their coffee table (or lack thereof). And trust me, Acne Paper is one that you’ll want to take center stage. At first glance, your guest will be captivated by the cover art illustrated by Christopher Smith, giving an artistic interpretation of Acne Paper’s fifteen themes from Escapism and Eroticism to Art/Spirituality and Youth. Then, diving into the pages, you’re met with visionary contributors from Azzedine Alaïa, Isabelle Huppert, Kim Jones, David Lynch, Arthur Mitchell, Tilda Swinton, among others tapped by Thomas Persson, Acne Paper’s editor-in-chief.
The book that should be considered more of a luxury collectible item than an ordinary glossy will be debuted during Paris Men’s Fashion Week in an exhibition on June 25. Acne Paper book is now available (though sold out on the site), and the launch of Acne Paper magazine is still undisclosed at this time.
