The opening day of Milan Fashion Week set the tone, with some of the industry’s most coveted houses bringing their A-game and redefining menswear through extraordinary design sensibilities. Stealing the spotlight was the final crescendo by luxury label Dsquared2, which transformed the runway into an immersive alpine playground – an ode to the brand’s Canadian roots and its unconventional approach to fashion. The showcase further reinforced Dsquared2’s celebrated design ethos, marked by theatrical staging, boundary-pushing concepts, and fearless storytelling through design.
Dan and Dean Caten dialled up the drama on the alpine slopes with the runway debut of Canadian actor Hudson Williams, star of the hit series Heated Rivalry. Opening the show, he appeared in a distressed denim bomber layered with a Winter Olympics–inspired badge, paired with skin-tight jeans and oversized ski boots – an arresting look that reflected the collection’s dynamic interplay between sport and style.
Rooted deeply in the Catens’ Canadian heritage, Dsquared2 has long drawn inspiration from alpine culture, with skiing serving as a recurring motif throughout the brand’s evolution. This influence was evident throughout the entire menswear showcase. Staying true to their signature design language, the duo once again explored their hallmark duality – juxtaposing voluminous outerwear with perforated tanks and vinyl leggings, and pairing sharp, structured tailoring with gem-encrusted outerwear awash in bold, high-impact hues.
Oversized puffers and exaggerated parkas were layered over tailored suits, racing-inspired knits, and ski underpinnings, creating a seamless interplay between performance and polish. Hockey jerseys, knitted après-ski sets, padded vests, and biker jackets moved fluidly between sport and street, while embellished denims and leathers made striking statements. Adding a final touch of icy glamour were high-shine latex tailoring and glossy nylon bombers finished with plush, fur-lined collars.
Maple leaf motifs surfaced across jerseys and outerwear, firmly anchoring the collection in the brand’s Canadian heritage. Puffer jackets and oversized parkas came alive through bold colour palettes and embellishments, striking a confident balance between utility and Dsquared2’s signature high-impact aesthetic.
Accessories further amplified the narrative. The house collaborated with Carrera on eyewear inspired by vintage ’70s ski goggles, while playful additions like puffed caps and slope-access badges injected a spirited energy into the looks.
For the finale, the Caten twins delivered their now-iconic closing moment – making their entrance atop two muscular models dressed in Dsquared2 hockey jerseys. A fitting tribute to their roots, it brought the show to a triumphant close, sealing the spectacle with a gold-medal finish.
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