Grunge Fairytale Fantasy

DSquared2's newest collection for Spring/Summer 2022 is a dreamy, deconstructed, 70's-inspired fantasy entitled "Fairytale Grunge." Presented in two men and women collections, the clothes are "designed with soul — with a past, future, and a presence." The textures range from patchwork upcycled denim, laminated lace, shredded knits, bubble wrap outerwear, glimmering velvet, metallics, and glitter.

Mesh was a theme throughout the women's range; in velvet floral patches placed atop a dress of sheer net (look 13), a black gauzy wrap top (look 1), and a relaxed pink tutu (look 3). Shiny leather, punkish rips, and edgy details reframe the feminine elements — a practice of combining dichotomy that Dsquared2 is known for. For men's, military shirts are patterned with florals and styled with vinyl pants. A motorcycle jacket, chrome vest, and patchwork denim jacket were hard amongst open-weave knits and soft trousers and shorts made from cotton and satin. The men took flight with fairy wing accessories to match their outfits.

Sparkling heart and butterfly jewels, fruit pendants, and handmade crowns adorned models as they fluttered down. They wore leopard print heart bags and weighty chunky boots and platform sandals kept them grounded to the runway.