Coming to the edge, running on water. This is a new era for Dsquared2 — a reunion with its essence and a clear vision of what lies ahead. On Friday night, January 16th, the Rubattino 56 warehouse transformed into a frosty, adrenaline-fueled peak. The future took shape as the brand moved forward, emerging from fog into light. As a New Yorker, I know a thing or two about dressing for a concrete tundra. But Dean and Dan Caten just took “winter survival” to a galactic level of swagger.
Dsquared2 Fall/Winter 2026 Milan
The Fall/Winter 2026 collection is a high-octane celebration of the cold season. It filters the founders’ Canadian roots through a lens of sports, fantasy, and pure performance. Characters emerged like icons cresting a mountain from the top of a frosty slope. Every look felt like a distinct identity. Boys wore hockey jerseys and ’70s-nodding après-ski knitted sets remixed with the brand’s signature uncompromising energy.
Snow Couture: Where the Olympics Meets the Club
Protection isn’t just a necessity; it’s an attitude. Gigantic puffer jackets layered over oversized suits, while massive parkas enveloped “ski champions-in-the-making.” The runway featured racing suits, knit long johns, and cropped turtlenecks inspired by competition bibs. This wasn’t just clothing; it was armour for the modern winter rebel. Dsquared2’s Canadian rodeo-goers headed to the mountains in fur textures and voluminous coats. Frosted denim shimmered with sequins, lined in shearling for trucker jackets.
For the girls, the trails are embraced at full speed. They looked like unabashed, galactic rule-breakers in glossy, bold gear. Outerwear turned futuristic via corseted minidresses made of stacked puffers. Sculptural bustiers worn with futuristic wedge ski boots gave the collection a cyberpunk edge. High-shine latex sculpted the body in tailored ensembles. A silky nylon off-shouldered bomber with a furry shawl collar channelled pure icy glamour.
The Front Row and Runway Stars
The energy in the room was electric, largely thanks to the heavy hitters sitting front row. AC Milan star Rafael Leão sat alongside fashion icon Anna Dello Russo and OTB chief Renzo Rosso. The crowd erupted as breakout star Hudson Williams—the Canadian lead of the queer hockey smash Heated Rivalry—made his runway debut. Opening the show in distressed double denim and alpine-braced boots, Williams bridged the gap between TV’s hottest hockey drama and the Catens’ Canadian heritage.
Tech and Toys: The Hybrid Accessories
Experimentation and new technology defined this moment: modern, technical, and forward-thinking. A custom soundtrack, created using AI technology, accompanied the show. It translated emotions drawn from the designers’ current state of mind. But the real tech talk was about the eyewear.
The collection introduced #D2speed hybrid eyewear, a collaboration with Carrera. Inspired by ’70s vintage ski goggles, these feature a cutting-edge magnetic system. You can clip the temples on and off, replacing them with a Dsquared2 x Carrera–branded elastic band. It is the ultimate flex for the slopes or the streets of Soho.
How did the brand create cool Snow Couture inspired by the Olympics? They blended high-performance materials like high-shine latex and technical nylon with couture silhouettes. Think corseted puffers and competition bib-inspired knits.
Where is Dsquared2 from? Founders Dean and Dan Caten are from Toronto, Canada, though the brand is headquartered in Milan.
What is the key trend? “High-Altitude Cyberpunk.” It’s a mix of ’70s nostalgia and futuristic, tech-driven sportswear.
Why was it important to have Hudson Williams walk the show? His role in Heated Rivalry as a hockey player perfectly aligns with the collection’s Canadian hockey themes. He is the ultimate “D2 Boy.”
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