Swedish Invasion

Acne Jeans and Tretorn (shoes) coming soon to a Blackbird near you! Both brands are classic fashion staples in Sweden and are getting a lot of attention in the US these days. Pretty much anything from Sweden is stylish right now...Including BALLARD!!! We expect to start receiving shipments some time after May 1st but will let you all know as soon as they arrive.

Acne Jeans (yes...like pimples), has been around for less than a decade but is considered the masters of the perfect 5-pocket jean - the Mic. All other jeans are based on the Mic with only minor tweaks. For example, The Max is the same jean except with a slim ankle, and the Mod has a higher waist (to be worn slouchy not high) and a slim ankle. Here are some photos. Enjoy!

*Mic - Blacktrash*

*Max - Raw* (front view)

*Max - Raw* (rear view)

*Mod - Dry Clean*

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TRETORN

"Founded by Henry Dunker at the end of the 19th century, Tretorn was an innovator in footwear from the moment it was launched. Having built up a reputation for dependability and discreet luxury with its iconic rubber boots, Tretorn was also the first company to launch the pressureless tennis ball. The company's association with life on and off court rapidly created something of a cult following surrounding the brand, a status which was firmly secured when Wimbledon winners took to the grass in Tretorn in the 1970s. Inspired by the high profile and success of the brand, Tretorn's canvas and leather Nylites were the only shoe in which to be seen wearing on North American campuses throughout the 1980s. Lean and understated, Tretorn's simple sneaker was the first luxury sports shoe on the market." - from the Tretorn site

We have the Nylights coming in white on white canvas and some leather perforated styles too.