Denim, subtle prints, and slightly mismatched textures served as the building blocks for a Fall collection from The Local Firm that played to the relatively new brand’s strengths—namely wearability—without becoming boring, the trap so many Swedish designers fall into. A big part of their success is the close collaboration between designers Richard Hutchinson and Axel Nyhage, and their stylist Robert Rydberg. Pieces were clearly designed to be styled, both on the runway and by the wearer.  Carin Wester dressed her boys this season in billowy, generous proportions. Shoulders were soft, pants pleated, and waists occasionally cinched high. Quiet patterns and prints contributed to a dreamy mood. Acne is still the unquestioned king of Stockholm’s fashion week, and on the final night designer Jonny Johansson presented an aviation-inspired collection. This meant lots of shearling, scarves, utility pockets, and one particularly charming full-leather body suit. He personally narrated each look, addressing the models by name, and describing the details he particularly liked. It was an intimate affair that conveyed Johansson’s truly personal connection to the clothing.

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The Local Firm
Carin Wester
ACNE

Photography Jesper Lindstrom

KEYWORDS: MEN'S SHOWS, runway, stockholm fashion week