Fashion career profile

Albin Johansson

Albin Johansson is a Swedish fashion entrepreneur who co-founded Axel Arigato in Gothenburg in 2014 with creative partner Max Svärdh. The company began as a digital-first footwear label, building its audience through frequent product releases and community-led marketing before expanding into physical retail and a broader fashion and lifestyle offer. Johansson led the business as CEO during its first decade; contemporary reporting identified him in that role in 2024 and described him as a former CEO by May 2026. Axel Arigato’s 2024 sustainability report credits the founders with building the brand through audience co-creation and a culture-focused events programme. The profile therefore keeps Johansson’s continuing founder connection separate from his concluded CEO tenure and does not present the CEO title as current without newer confirmation.

Role
Co-Founder, Axel Arigato; former CEO
Nationality
Swedish
Career appointments
2
Fashion houses
1