Acne Studios x Hussein Chalayan, a 12-piece capsule in denim, jersey and leather, launched on October 14, 2026. It reworks the British-Cypriot designer's early-2000s collections Ventriloquy, Medea and Manifest Destiny and is sold on acnestudios.com and at selected Acne Studios stores, alongside a 1,000-copy book.
Quick facts
| Launch | October 14, 2026 (on sale now) |
| Pieces | 12, in denim, jersey and leather |
| Where | acnestudios.com; selected stores incl. Tokyo, Paris, Stockholm, London, New York, Los Angeles, Beijing, Shanghai |
| Archive references | Ventriloquy (SS01), Medea (SS02), Manifest Destiny (SS03) |
| Campaign | Shot at the V&A East Storehouse, London |
| Book | Reference: Hussein Chalayan, 1,000 copies, edited by Charlene Prempeh |
What's in the Acne Studios x Hussein Chalayan collection?
According to Hypebeast and NSS Magazine:
- Patchwork jeans in Acne's 1996 and 2009 fits
- A new twisted jean with a trompe l'oeil python print
- A patchwork denim shirt
- An asymmetric denim vest and denim dress, echoing the layered construction of Manifest Destiny
- Jersey T-shirts and vests using the same layering technique
- A slogan T-shirt marking the collaboration
- A reworked Camero bag in patchworked leather, in denim-like shades
How much does it cost?
Acne Studios' launch coverage in English did not list prices. Japan's Fashionsnap published local pricing:
| Item | Price (Japan) |
|---|---|
| Patchwork jeans | ¥169,400 |
| Twist python-print jeans | ¥146,300 |
| Denim vest | ¥157,300 |
| Denim mini dress | ¥204,600 |
| Patchwork denim skirt | ¥204,600 |
| Jersey mini dress | ¥118,800 |
| Jersey tank top | ¥59,400 |
| T-shirt | ¥68,200 |
| Camero bag, patchwork leather | ¥500,500 |
| Reference: Hussein Chalayan book | ¥15,400 |
Expect U.S. and European prices to sit at Acne's upper range; check acnestudios.com for your region.
Why Hussein Chalayan?
Chalayan is one of the most conceptual designers of his generation, known for shows in which clothes transform, layer or carry hidden stories. The capsule pulls from three of his most-cited early collections. Chalayan said the project made him realise that "some ideas can continue to resonate and evolve beyond their original context," NSS Magazine reported.
The campaign was shot at London's V&A East Storehouse, where the new pieces sit beside archive Chalayan garments, including his 2011 Tulle Dress and the Haiku Dress from Sakoko, Spring/Summer 2011.
Is it worth buying?
For Acne denim fans, the 1996 and 2009 fits in patchwork are the most wearable pieces. Collectors will likely go for the book, which is limited to 1,000 copies and priced far below the clothes. For more of this season's designer team-ups, see our roundup of the best fashion collaborations of 2026.
Published Monday, October 19, 2026. Product details are from Hypebeast, NSS Magazine and Fashionsnap. Prices are Japanese retail and may differ by region.
