Without a doubt the most shocking aspect of Dsquared² s Resort lineup? The lack of shock factor. Not that that s what the Caten twins are known for, per se, but on the heels of the multiculti maximalism seen on their Spring 16 menswear and Fall 15 women s runways, here was an offering that surprised with both its commercial appeal and relatively quotidian styling. Hardly a look in the bunch was too outré to wear out to dinner (well, perhaps the flounced scuba mini teamed with a cargo jacket and turtleneck, depending on your particular proclivities).
Surfing inspired the men s clothes—here, that vibe came to life in tropical prints and techy fabrics. Mock necks nodded to rash guards, while a standout patchworked suede skirt and jacket had a kind of quietly crafty-by-way-of-Venice-Beach appeal to it. Evening options were particularly nice, like a color-blocked T-shirt maxi or a plissé gold lamé gown that was pure 70s.
