The Women’s Acne Studios Fall Winter 2023 show in Paris: a celebration of growth and evolution. Models emerged from the darkness in earthy tones of green and brown inspired by decaying leaves and tree roots. Silhouettes in poisonous shades of acid yellow, toxic pink and bright blue appeared, accompanied by the sound of a live performance from avant-garde electronic composer Sarahsson.

“With this collection I was thinking about the dark winters we have in Sweden, where there are only a few hours of daylight. I wanted to capture the beauty of the darkness in both the collection and the set. Scandinavia is the kind of place where the city ends abruptly and then the pine forest begins. I’ve always enjoyed the contrast between urban life and nature, the idea that an infinite forest is just around the corner,” says creative director Jonny Johansson.