Now based in her native Sweden, Ann-Sofie Back has been associated with a generation of designers known for avant-garde gestures. To be sure, Back is preoccupied with a modernity interpreted with a wit and humor that takes from popular culture. But she consistently works her design to a level that makes even her most extreme silhouettes flattering for nearly every body type, and every type of girl. Her brand of balanced asymmetry is thoughtful and unusual, and very generous in spirit - it's what makes her clothes reflect a feeling and a mood, rather than just empty shapes.

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A Knit Perforated Dress. With open back. Army green, woven metallic. Rayon, nylon, elastane. $365.
Add to cart: 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)

B Knit Perforated Sweater. Classic jumper with side slits. Silver, woven metallic. Rayon, nylon, elastane. $269.
Add to cart: 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)

C Zip Long Sleeve Dress. With zip detail worn open or closed. Burgundy is heavier; grey is lighter for spring.
Add to cart: Burgundy cotton jersey, Was $205, now $145: 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)
Add to cart: Heather grey viscose jersey, $205. 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)

D Zip Long Sleeve Top. With working zip detail at elbows. In a lovely, heavy jersey appropriate for fall/winter. Black. Cotton. Was $155, now $109.
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E Apron Trouser. Elastic waist, lovely and easy to wear. Black. Poly. Were $250, now $125.
Add to cart: 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)

F Belt Sweatshirt. Grey. Cotton marl. Was $190, now $95.
Add to cart: 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)

G Apron Dress. With clear strap option, short with longer overlay. Rear hidden zip. Black. Georgette. $365.

H Boning Shirt. Navy/white stripe. Cotton poplin. Was $215, now $90.
Add to cart: 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)

I Zip Sweat Pant. Wear the waist high or fold down. Grey marl. Cotton loopback jersey. $250.

J Double Length Tank Dress. With shorter front hem. Black. Cotton, viscose. Was $175, now $105.
Add to cart: 8 (S), 10 (M), 12 (L)