Acne: Not a Skin Issue, A Swedish Demi-Hipster Clothing Label

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Looking for basics that are just-this-side-of ordinary?

The Acne sample sale at Gilt is a great way to check out the Swedish brand's signature look at a fraction of the retail price. We're huge fans of Acne. And we hear that Jay-Jay Johanson, one of our favorite songsters, is a huge fan too—so much so that he's been spotted working in the Acne Stockholm store when he's not on tour. That's love.
· Brutal crepe jacket, $229 (orig. $599)
· Bergman shift dress, $119 (orig. $269)
· Acne sample sale [Gilt]