Take a walk through Acne Studios’ fairytale forest with stylist Hilda Sandström

Paris Fashion Week is in full swing and Swedish stylist (and frequent Vogue Scandinavia contributor) Hilda Sandström gave us a front row seat at the enchanting Acne Studios' fall/winter 2023 show. Held at the Lycée Carnot, a public secondary school situated in the 17th arrondissement, the presentation further solidified the Swedish brand as a can't-miss, even amid a jam-packed Parisian schedule.

Guests entered into a dream-like scape: a whimsical forest, complete with branches crafted from rope and dripping with crystal foliage. On the floor lay inky-black sand, while familiar faces (including one Jared Leto) appeared in the crowd.

Here, Sandström gives us a sneak peek into her evening:

I colour-coordinated my look with my hair and invitation, of course. I’m almost always in oversized menswear denim. When I’m in Paris, I always visit my love (and hair genius) Anne Sofie Begtrup. It was time for a fresh start.

I’m often running late, so I had to put my lipgloss on in a dark cab. But luckily for me it was a dark show space, so no one noticed my messy lips.

The setting was beautiful, with crochet flowers and sparkly rhinestones. The front row was packed, but I squeezed in with some cute guests. Jared Leto was seated right across from me – he made a huge crowd of fans scream and cry.

It was a super strong collection with a lot of interesting details, fabrics, great coats and shoes. My favourite looks are usually the ones I want to live in – this time it was a menswear look with a huge navy coat and boots. It’s all about being comfortable, but still remaining cool.

While my second standout look (pictured bottom left) is something more eye-catching which I can use for shoots. I always love a good showpiece, interesting fabrics or a new shape.