Today, Dean and Dan Caten committed their fatale females to an asylum, á la Girl, Interrupted on steroids – exceedingly glamorous, gleefully glittering, fashion steroids, that is. Currently going through a chic 60s Valley of the Dolls phase, after a swinging menswear presentation along the same lines last month, the electric design duo dictated a frenzied sense of delirium with fantasy threads, running a gamut that blended fantasy and couture.
Somewhat detached from reality, Sondheim’s I’m Still Here would capture it perfectly, regarding the showgirl-ish depiction of one time debs, now beehive-burdened grande dames recalling their glory days, escorted by towering Dsquared nurses clad in 1960s space-age regalia, for just a slight disturbing hint. Each and every genre that was popularised during the youth-quake generation was accredited, from A-line hippie tailoring; to some Mary Quant mini’s spliced generously into the collection, signifying a lush new display of leggy skin.
Colour play was on point, specifically; the psychedelic sliced mink coats, electric blue and slinky sweet, cherry oxblood snakeskin numbers. Capping the collection off with some cropped leopard print swing-coat liaisons, and a few creamy camisoles, the Caten’s catered for their demographic this season, emerging victorious, stating that this is a fashion show, full stop. They pushed the boundaries of Dsquared2 as well, beyond the intense, sporty mould, affecting a classic, euro-trashy RTW look, for they know that fashioning this timeless look is wise choice, fundamentally, after all is said and done, they have presented stylish longevity.
by Liam Feltham
Images courtesy of Style.com