Crafted in Italy from supple calfskin leather, this stylish handbag features dramatic knotted detailing inspired by the traditional Japanese obi sash. Snap closure. Shoulder strap. Leather. Made in Italy. SPACE: A shop for emerging and advanced designers. Jonny Johansson cofounded the multidisciplinary Acne Studios (the letters stand for Ambition to Create Novel Expressions) in Stockholm in 1996. The following year, a collection of raw denim launched the clothing line. The brand has since come to embody modern, conceptual minimalism..