Dsquared2 Resort 2025 Menswear
Dean and Dan Caten went pragmatic for resort, trading their riotous mashups for âsomething more straightforward.â Minimalism will never be their darling, yet resort was probably the closest theyâve come so far to a pared-down look.
âWhere am I going, what do I need?â was the question framing the Catensâ mindset, a preoccupation somehow reflective of todayâs fashion, where creativity often takes on a problem-solving nuance. Fancy some corpcore Ă la Dsquared2? Just toss a tailored blazer over cargo shorts and a sexy bralette, or pair it with a strapless leather minidress. âOur girls, they own their look,â said the Catens. No doubt about it. Everyday urban uniforms for guys were on the same laidback wavelength, augmented with a hint of brash; sporty and tailored separates were imbued with coolâthink ripped and faded denims and herringbone field jackets, bombers in military green structured nylon, and streamlined anoraks/overcoats giving off a sartorial vibe.
The Canadian outdoors is never far from the Catensâ imagination, and hiking adventures on weekends were again on the agenda this season. The designers riffed on their repertoire of grungy, vintage casual wear; an Invicta collaboration from fall 2022 was revamped for both genders: stonewashed T-shirts, hooded sweats, backpacks, and belt bags were emblazoned with washed and faded co-logos. Elsewhere, check shirts, denim jackets belted over slouchy low-rise chinos, patched oversized cargos, and roomy shorts made for a feisty campsite parade.
Seamlessly transitioning from Canadian hiking trails to the red carpet comes easy for the Caten twins, who are notorious party lovers. Evening for them is a hot, slinky affair. Sleek brocade tuxes, crystal-studded denims, and western shirts in sheer black chiffon with lace inserts inflected guysâ looks with a âmidnight cowboy twangâ; girls were given a siren vibe, with black-and-white taut tailoring, sleek minidresses, and provocative floor-length one-shouldered gowns. Itâs the Catensâ version of âmodern black-tie glamour.â