Dsquared

Created by the twins Dean and Dan Caten, the DSquared label combines glamorous rock-and-roll looks (deconstructed corsets, biker jackets, hand-stitched denim) with outdoorsy details (fur-trimmed coats, plaid, chunky knits) .
The Toronto-born twins have operated in the international fashion business since 1984 and moved to New York City on 1983 to attend the Parson’s School of Design. They then came to Milan in 1991 and since then have made their mark in the Italian fashion scene with their unique collections which are sexy, edgy, irreverent and chic and combines the elements of fashion, music and theatre.

In 2007 Dsquared2 inaugurated its 5400sq ft flagship store, which is located in the hub of Milan’s fashion district at No. 4 Via Verri. Evoking the 360-degree Dsquared2 lifestyle envisioned by Dean and Dan, the boutique offers: “A taste of home, where the Canadian woods meet Italian design”. In another inventive plan which brings together lifestyle and fashion, came the collaboration with GH Mumm which brought an exclusive champagne bar to the new store.

After the Milan flagship store, Dsquared2 also opened in 2008 shops in Capri, Istanbul, Kiev and Hong Kong with plans to expand in Cannes, Moscow, Dubai and Singapore.
Dsquared attire, and the denim is a favorite among musicians like Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, and Madonna. Other international celebrities who patronize the brand are Lenny Kravitz, Justin Timberlake, Ricky Martin, Nelly Furtado, Simon Webbe, and Robbie Williams.
In 2010, the twin designers were nominated HEADLINE TALENT COSTUME DESIGNERS for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Dsquared Philippines

Dsquared clothes are known for being modelled in elaborate fashion shows which brims with “explosive energy”. They design men’s and women’s apparel, men’s and women’s footwear, fragrances, and cosmetics. Dsquared clothing, skeleton shoes, jeans, men shoes, sunglasses have always never ceased to amaze the fashion world with their quirky and unique designs, different from those offered by other brands.

Dsquared2 eyewear was designed to fit the tastes of a wide market that includes the trendy, the intellectual, the smart, the fashionable and the casual. So far there are no available store outlets in the Philippines, but the brand’s garments and accessories can be purchased online.

The Caten brothers’ latest act is the launching of the Dsquared2 eyewear, which is making wearers see fashion design in a different light. The eyewear line is available in Manila with The Optoline Inc. distributing these at leading retail shops all over the Philippines.