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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...

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Milan Men's Fashion Week round up

Tailoring and elegance took center stage across the men's catwalks of Milan Fashion Week, embodying a central theme vital to the country's fashion DNA and businesses. These elements have consistently delivered sustainable success to Italian brands. In a world experiencing constant flux, the question arises: why change what already works? Gucci...

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Dsquared2 launches new online flagship store to bolster D2C sales

Luxury apparel brand Dsquared2 has unveiled a new online flagship store as part of its efforts to maximise global D2C reach and revenue. Via a partnership with digital commerce specialist Astound Commerce, the fashion house has set out to offer a fully localised and seamless experience, while securing complete ownership over the storefront and...

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Milan men's fashion week loosens constraints and shows some skin

Menswear, the second largest segment in the apparel industry in terms of global sales, is poised to experience substantial revenue growth from 2022 to 2027. According to data from Statista, the market is projected to achieve an annual growth rate of 2.95 percent, with sales reaching nearly 570 billion dollars in 2023. The recent Milan men's...

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Dsquared2 unveils exclusive Manchester City capsule collection

Designer fashion brand Dsquared2, founded by Dean and Dan Caten, is celebrating its long-standing partnership with Manchester City Football Club with a new exclusive capsule collection. Dsquared2 has been behind the pre-match uniforms for the Manchester City players and their manager Pep Guardiola for seven years, and now they are releasing a...

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Dsquared2 appoints Ennio Fontana as general manager

Dsquared2 has announced that Ennio Fontana will succeed Sergio Azzolari, who was named chief executive in April last year, as the company’s new general manager. Fontana, who held the same role at the Roberto Cavalli brand, joins Dsquared2 today, March 1, and will be responsible for reinforcing the brand’s international business development and...