The Red Temptation: Nordic + Bauhaus + Constructivism

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The latest cool creation from Acne, one of the Stockholm's natives I really like. 

Acne often combines the European minimalism and simplicity - the Nordic style [think German Bauhaus, Russian Constructivism) - with the vibrant colors that usually define the Italian high fashion style.


KAI RED ($570). You can get it here.

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