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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: Spring Summer 2025 Coed Collection

For Spring/Summer 2025, twin creative masterminds Dean and Dan Caten turn up the heat while bringing a renewed sense of focus to their vision of maximal multiplicity for Dsquared2. The brand hones in on a sense of duality - between elegance and edge, softness and strength - but in doing so, creates one of their most unexpected, exciting, and...

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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...

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Dsquared2 and Hackett to open flagships on New Bond Street

Dsquared2 and Hackett are set to open new flagships on New Bond Street as part of the real estate firm GPE’s Hanover development plan. As its sole standalone store, Dsquared2 will be launching a new London flagship, in a 4,700 square foot space covering the ground, basement and first floor areas. The location, set to open later in Q1, will stock...

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Dsquared2 to return to co-ed catwalk format

Dsquared2 will return to a co-ed catwalk format for its Autumn Winter 2023 collection. The Milan-based label first began showing co-ed in 2016. WWD, who reported the news, said Dsquared2 will close the first day of Milan men's fashion week on January 13. “We are ready to go back to the co-ed approach, which comes naturally to us, because we...

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Dsquared2 appoints Sergio Azzolari as new chief executive officer

Dsquared2 has announced it has selected Sergio Azzolari as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1. Azzolari will be responsible for driving the brand’s global growth and reinforcing its omnichannel footprint, Dsquared2 said in a press release. The fashion veteran has previously worked at the Benetton Group and has served in executive...