DSQUARED2’s Fall 2024 show wasn’t just another runway parade – it was a full-blown, double-loaded extravaganza that injected a much-needed dose of fun and irreverence into the often serious world of high fashion. Forget your sombre suits and minimalist chic; the Catens, those ever-playful Canadian brothers, had something far more electrifying in store.
This season they tackled the theme of duality, not through abstract metaphors, but through the real-life resonance of their own twinship. “The two sides of the coin,” they joked backstage, drawing inspiration from their own dynamic to weave a compelling narrative. And what a story it was! Imagine identical models strutting down the catwalk in rugged, grungy DSQUARED2 daywear, only to disappear into a mysterious “makeover machine” and emerge moments later transformed into their glittering, glamorous evening selves. Talk about high-octane fashion alchemy!
The setting itself was a gleaming white box, a blank canvas for the Catens’ sartorial fireworks. As the show reached its climax, the twins themselves emerged – Dan, a rock star in fitted black jeans and a sheer, glittering chiffon shirt, and Dean, a scene-stealing diva in flame-red hair and a slashed black corset dress, strutting with defiant confidence on sky-high stilettos. The crowd erupted in cheers; these guys had just redefined catwalk ownership.
But let’s not forget the clothes, the real stars of the show. Fall at DSQUARED2 is all about pushing boundaries and embracing maximalism. Think outdoorsy outerwear with a furry, fringed flair, distressed and patched denim that tells a story, chunky fair isle knits for cosy evenings and yes, even sequined chaps for those who dare to sparkle. The Catens throw it all into the mix, mixing grunge with glamour, utility with flamboyance to create a style that’s as unpredictable as it is undeniably cool.
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By evening, the mood changes but the energy remains high. Black takes centre stage, draped over girls in body-hugging dresses with plunging necklines and boys in sultry, slim tuxedos with a hint of feminine flair. There’s a hint of danger here, a sense of playful seduction that’s pure DSQUARED2.
With this collection, the Catens make one thing abundantly clear: fashion should be fun, sexy and liberating. There’s no room for guilt or pretension, just pure, unadulterated joy in expressing yourself through clothing. So throw away your boring basics and embrace your inner fashion rebel. Fall 2024 is all about letting go and living life on the edge, twin-turbo style. And if you can’t do it with a wink and a smile, well, the Catens wouldn’t have it any other way.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to find a pair of sequined chaps and practice my runway strut. The Catens have set the bar high, and I wouldn’t miss this fashion joyride for the world.
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