DSQUARED2 FW26: WHERE THE SLOPES MEET THE SPOTLIGHT
Dsquared2 kicks off Milano Men’s Fashion Week with a high-octane ode to winter sports culture
The Caten brothers know how to open a season. For Fall Winter 2026-2027, Dsquared2 transformed the runway into a collision of alpine adrenaline and urban swagger, delivering a collection that pulses with the energy of competition and the polish of the podium.
This is winter dressing for maximum impact. Technical prowess meets unapologetic drama in padded silhouettes that command attention: think ski-inspired parkas in glossy nylon, insulated layers cut from treated leather, and tailoring so sharp it could slice through a blizzard. Proportions are bold: exaggerated shoulders, cinched waists, elongated lines that move with athletic precision. The Dsquared2 man isn’t just dressed for the cold; he’s dressed to perform.
Hockey stripes and alpine details surface throughout, elevated beyond the literal through polished finishes and architectural detailing. Trousers shift from streamlined performance cuts to relaxed, off-duty volumes, creating a wardrobe that transitions seamlessly from competition to après. Footwear grounds the collection in rugged functionality while maintaining the brand’s signature edge.
The casting? Nothing short of genius. Hudson Williams (yes, that Hudson Williams from Heated Rivalry) made his fashion runway debut, embodying the collection’s central thesis: the line between athlete and icon has never been thinner. His presence wasn’t just timely; it was essential, reinforcing Dsquared2’s instinct for capturing the cultural moment.
Styled with Dsquared2’s trademark tension between structure and sensuality (rigid outerwear worn open over fitted base layers, controlled silhouettes disrupted by unexpected flashes of skin), the show oscillated between aggression and allure. It’s a balance the brand has perfected, and here it feels sharper than ever.
The verdict? Dsquared2 delivers a collection that’s visually arresting, culturally astute, and unapologetically itself. This is fashion that understands spectacle without sacrificing substance: winter armor for those who know the best performance happens off the ice.
The Dsquared2 Fall Winter 2026-2027 show featured an AI reworking of Carly Simon’s “Let the River Run.” The 15-minute runway show largely consisted of mashup reworkings of this song, with the opening two minutes scored by an orchestral-rock interpretation of the Academy Award-winning track.
