Dsquared2’s Dean and Dan Caten took inspiration from the Italian summer for their resort 2027 collection. However, they infused this theme with their Canadian perspective, creating a blend of high and low cultural references with their signature irreverence. This resulted in an ’80s tailoring style with a cowboy twist, where traditional designs became both playful and sensual. Hybridization, a hallmark of their brand, was prominent in both the men’s and women’s collections.
The men’s line began with glamorous, party-ready pieces, including tuxedos and silk pajamas, alongside denim adorned with transparent sequins for added sparkle. This was succeeded by a selection of relaxed gray and beige suits, featuring blazers that humorously reimagined the stereotype of Italian male elegance. The hybrid theme was evident in the details: shirts with double sleeves that appeared to have another garment tied at the shoulders, trenches with denim inserts, and sporty track jacket elements all creatively combined. A vibrant section added a sporty feel, drawing from a vintage aesthetic that mixed American prep with Paninari—a youthful subculture from the 1980s.
Denim, a staple for Dsquared2, remained central this season. Highlights included women’s jeans with strategic rips revealing bouclé linings. The collection also featured thin knitwear, some with a refined attitude and others with a preppy spirit, showcased through bold stripes reminiscent of collegiate settings. Hybridization persisted with skirts made from MA-1 bomber jacket pieces, tight black blazers with denim jacket cuffs for a double-fastening look, and lace-trimmed silk skirts paired with sleeveless tops bearing cheeky Italian phrases like Il sole bacia i belli.
The collection concluded with whimsical accessories, including the newly-launched Roxy Bag adorned with multiple belts, sandals featuring Cosmo heels inspired by cocktail glass stems, and mules with baseball cap-like fastenings. Overall, the collection was sexy, fun, and quintessentially Dsquared2.
