Dsquared2 Spring 2026 Collection
Double surprise, double fun: Dean and Dan Caten not only unexpectedly unveiled their new Spring 2026 collection off the official fashion week schedule but also made their musical debut.
Surprisingly, the Caten brothers gathered the press to present their Spring 2026 collection through showroom appointments right after Milan Men’s Fashion Week, during which they had only hosted a party to continue celebrating the 30th anniversary of their brand.
The launch of the new collection, which suggests the duo likely won’t be showing in September, may not have kept pace with the rhythm of fashion week, but it definitely had its own beat, as the Catens doubled the surprise by debuting their music as well. They collaborated with Grammy-nominated rapper Latto, composer and producer JC Chasez, and Golden Globe-winning producer Jimmy Harry on a music project called “Iconique.”
The song title referenced the capsule collection that included simple, collectible pieces such as T-shirts printed with graphics celebrating some of Dsquared2’s archive staples, from sky-high stilettos to trucker hats. Building on the existing Icon motif, a new logo also appeared on sweatshirts and shorts, among other items. “Iconique has a special twist,” Dean Caten said with a smile. However, the capsule was just the most accessible prelude to a collection that showcased all the brand’s hallmarks: playful contrasts, a blend of sporty and seductive, clever hybrid pieces, and the fierce, unapologetic attitude that defined the entire lineup.
In the women’s offering, bold and heavily accessorized, classic cotton shirts and their lace versions became even sexier with open backs and narrow fronts that revealed the hips and could be worn tucked in or wrapped around a belt. Micro-proportion denim shorts were fitted with little rings to secure them, while other distressed jeans included elastic waistbands that mimicked the look of exposed underwear.
Elsewhere, sensual gauzy mini dresses were paired with military-inspired garments, while a cascade of rosette appliqués softened the urban appeal of wide-leg trousers. Ultra-feminine options, like devoré dresses printed with hibiscus flowers or beaded skirts that left little to the imagination, were juxtaposed with football jersey-style knit ensembles.
Tailoring was also blended with sporty details for all genders, with navy blazers featuring contrasting nylon cuffs and tuxedos reimagined with zippers and mesh inserts. Other hybrid pieces ranged from playful tank tops with built-in backpack straps to a men’s piece combining four jackets into one.
While leopard print served as a visual connector, splashed across gauzy dresses and basketball tees alike, distressed details and preppy touches were even stronger in the men’s line, as seen in a look pairing a shirt pieced together from striped lining fabric with raw-hem Bermuda shorts.
