Dean and Dan Caten’s brand DSquared2 is known for its rock-and-roll sensibility and over-the-top glamour, but the duo is going much more refined and retro-inspired for Pre-Fall 2013. Influenced by Harlem’s 1920′s hotspot The Cotton Club and the Jazz Age, Jasmine Tookes models the offerings for the season, full of body-conscious silhouettes and menswear chic tailoring.
Curve-hugging dresses accessorized with opera gloves and sparkling jewelry, knee-length pencil skirts for work or play, classic trenches adding polish to your everyday ensembles: clearly the Caten brothers miss the days when dressing up was de rigueur. All paired with dark red lips, trouser socks, and sky-high platform sandals, the designs are simultaneously retro and modern.
The color palette spans from brights like tangerine and pink to autumnal hues including grey, forest green, and nude. Textures are mixed to perfection: tweed paired with silk, splashes of corduroy, and the brand’s signature leather and denim.
Prints in the collection include Fall-perfect red and black tartan and an oversize petal print that is an interesting juxtaposition with wide-leg trousers and a chunky knit sweater.
It is rare for a Hollywood starlet to wear DSquared2 on the red carpet, but it might just happen more than a few times in the coming months with the glamorous ensembles on display here. From Josephine Baker-esque open back gowns to a chic expertly-tailored suit, the brand’s fans including June Ambrose, Rita Ora, Melanie B, and others should definitely try these designs on for size.
What do you think?
Images: Style.com
December 19, 2012 6:00 pm
* sings McDonalds jingle* I’m lovin’ it!! Genius styling by the nod to the Harlem Renaissance era
December 19, 2012 6:04 pm
FAB!!!
December 19, 2012 6:05 pm
beautiful. the pieces are gorgeous and i love the styling.
December 19, 2012 6:13 pm
The model is BEAUTIFUL!!!! The clothes are awesome love it all
December 19, 2012 6:39 pm
Love itttt!!
December 19, 2012 7:14 pm
Yes! Classy and sexy without being trashy. I’m so tired of the video vixen “fashion” trend. Hopefully this style will catch on.
December 19, 2012 7:20 pm
Speaking of video vixen, I like that ms. tookes, while gorgeous, doesn’t scream ‘model’ with a capital m. she almost looks like lola monroe.
December 19, 2012 7:40 pm
I’m in LOVE!!! The model, the styling, the clothes are all 10s!!! I pray I can work on a shoot this fab!
December 19, 2012 7:47 pm
Stop trying to make Rita ora happen ughhhh
December 19, 2012 7:49 pm
Now this right here is PERFECTION!
December 19, 2012 8:51 pm
What a hot photo shoot. Great looks.
December 19, 2012 9:44 pm
Wow! Now That’s one Beautiful Model! Those clothes are fabulous and she makes that collection Sing!!!!!
December 19, 2012 9:48 pm
Now this is right up my alley. I usually don’t pay that much attention to prefall collections but as of late they have been heaven!
December 19, 2012 9:56 pm
*died* I just love everything! Classic, comfortable and everything in between!
December 19, 2012 10:21 pm
YES. The clothes, styling, and that model are E-V-E-R-YTHING.
December 19, 2012 10:47 pm
now this is what I consider sexy and still fully clothed. i loooooooooooove every singe picture! absolutely gorgeous!
December 20, 2012 12:43 am
The Gowns are amazing
December 20, 2012 2:06 am
I love it! Just my style. Also like Cyndi, I’m tired of the video vixen fashion trend. It’s starting to look like stripper gear.
December 20, 2012 6:43 am
The clothes are amazing, better still, I think I’ve found my wedding dress!!
December 20, 2012 7:25 am
wow…love them all
December 20, 2012 9:08 am
CTFU @ STOP TRYING TO MAKE RITA ORA HAPPEN LMAO!
GET INTO IT SOLO!! SOOOO SOLANGE! #VAMPED UP #SEXYSOLO
December 20, 2012 9:21 am
YASSSSS
December 20, 2012 9:27 am
Love the looks….but uh did a free pair of socks come with every set of shoes….sheesh….
December 20, 2012 9:37 am
Love it!!!
December 20, 2012 10:33 am
yesssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 20, 2012 11:15 am
This collection is classic & stylish…I love it!
December 20, 2012 11:20 am
I want it all for my body!
December 20, 2012 11:50 am
I’ve always had a genuine love affair with DSquared wish I could afford a few of these looks like today.
December 20, 2012 12:26 pm
I actually like this collection. And I hardly do because I feel succesful designers sometimes tend to think: They’ll buy it anyway, so what will we be making these poor(as in sad for them to have to walk in the outrageous outfits) people walk in now….”
December 20, 2012 3:34 pm
Not a fan of short pants but like the socks on socks look with the open-toe shoes and midi pencil skirts.
December 20, 2012 5:17 pm
Jasmine Tookes better WERK!! I love it all!
December 20, 2012 10:08 pm
Loving it all!!! Nicely Done DSquared!!!
7eventh Letter
December 21, 2012 1:14 pm
I love it!!
December 31, 2012 11:24 am
UHHHHH-MAZING!! I’m a fan of DSquared anyway. But they exceeded my expectations. Simply gorgeous.