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Call for transparency, archival references and co-ed formulas at Milan Fashion Week

Milan Men’s Fashion Week, showcasing autumn/winter 2026–27 collections, concluded today with digital presentations as the city shifts focus to women’s fashion week, scheduled for February 24–March 2. The season delivered solid, well-executed collections, though few breakthroughs. Designers largely turned to brand archives, refining established...

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Dsquared2 and Staff International renew ready-to-wear license

Canadian-Italian fashion brand Dsquared2 and Staff International, a company controlled by the Only the Brave Group (Otb), have officially renewed their licensing agreement for the production and distribution of apparel collections. The agreement extends a 20-year collaboration, which constitutes the main asset for the ready-to-wear business of...

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Video: Hudson Williams opens DSquared2 AW26-27 show

For its autumn-winter 2026-27 collection, Dsquared2 opened its show with Canadian actor Hudson Williams, known for his role as a professional ice hockey player in the television series "Heated Rivalry." The collection featured "hot as ice" inspired looks, including an array of holidaymakers wearing provocative footwear. These looks were...

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Milan menswear fashion week heads to the slopes

Milan's menswear fashion week began on Friday, with very wintry, sporty shows from Ralph Lauren and Dsquared2. Ralph Lauren marked his return to Milan after a 24-year absence with symbols of American elegance, from formal suits and tweeds, toughened up with boots and cowboy boots, in front of celebrities including actors Liam Hemsworth and Tony...

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Dsquared2 launches restructuring, lays off 40 employees

Dsquared2 is initiating collective redundancy proceedings. The company announced this in a statement released today. The Dsquared2 Group is launching a strategic reorganisation across all its global offices, affecting approximately 40 roles. Collective redundancy procedure initiated in Milan "In Milan, this process will follow a collective...

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Dsquared2 and Staff International settle legal dispute, agree to continue collaboration

Peace has been made between Dsquared2 and Staff International. The duo have signed a strategic agreement to continue their collaboration in the production and distribution of Dsquared2's ready-to-wear collections. “This decision will lay the foundations for a collaborative approach, with Staff International supporting the brand in the...

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Dsquared2 alleges ‘contractual breaches’ by former licensee Staff International

Days after Dsquared2 terminated its contract with Staff International, the Italian label has now claimed that its former licensing partner had made “several serious contractual breaches” to ultimately prompt the “carefully considered decision”. While the exact breaches in question were not disclosed in a press release issued by the brand,...

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Dsquared2 faces lawsuit from Staff International over license agreement termination

Dsquared2 Group announced today they are immediately terminating their license agreement with Staff International spa, stating they will take direct control of the production and distribution of their ready-to-wear collections. However, Otb, which controls Staff International, is challenging this move. Staff International has filed a lawsuit...

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Dsquared2 unveils capsule collection with Ducati

Dsquared2, the contemporary designer label from brothers Dean and Dan Caten, has unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection with Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati. The Dsquared2 x Ducati collection celebrates the launch of the new Ducati XDiavel V4 motorbike and combines Dsquared2’s Italian tailoring and bold aesthetic with the...

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Dsquared2 and Safilo renew eyewear partnership

Eyewear group Safilo has announced the early renewal of its multi-year licensing deal with fashion brand Dsquared2, founded by brothers Dean and Dan Caten. In a statement, Safilo said the new partnership deal would see the group designing, manufacturing and distributing Dsquared2 branded eyewear collections until the end of December 2031. Angelo...

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Dsquared2 opens new flagship store in London

Fashion label Dsquared2 has opened a new flagship store in Mayfair, London, featuring a new interior concept developed by architectural and design studio StorageMilano. Located at 67 New Bond Street, the flagship spans two levels and offers a new interior concept described as exploring the classic with “contemporary irony and innovative spirit”...

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Dsquared2 general manager reportedly exits brand

Ennio Fontana, the general manager of Dsquared2, has reportedly stepped down from his post just one year on from his appointment. This is according to Milan sources for WWD, which initially reported the news but did not cite a reason behind the alleged split. Fontana had succeeded Sergio Azzolari for the helm position in March 2022, after...