Acne Studios Taps Moomin and Friends on Another Collaborative Capsule
Like many of us,Acne Studioscan't get enough of Tove Jansson'sMoomins.
After an initial collaboration back in November of 2024, the fashion house is reconnecting with Jansson's characters for another full-length Fall/Winter 2025 collaborative range.
This go around, the pair, who share Scandinavian roots, presents a 16-piece unisex lineup of both apparel and accessories, spanning jersey, denim and knitwear stamped with sketches of the animated Moomins gang.
Arriving as the latest release in Acne Studio's 'Face' series, the extensive release comes dipped in a vibrant pallate of colors, leaning into the whimsical aura of the magical Moomins land. Other characters – Little My, Snorkmaiden, Stinky and the Hattifatteners – materialize in the form of embroidered patches and printed graphics, landing on some of Acne's signature silhouettes such as the brand's 1981 jeans and striped shirting and sweaters.
Footwear rounds out the release, with a pair of classic lace-up sneakers stamped with Acne's Face logo and further elevated with removable metal Moomin patches.
The full Acne Studios x Moomins drop lands online at Acne's officialwebstoreon May 28, followed by an in-person drop at all Acne Studios stores worldwide on May 30.
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