Dean and Dan Caten have dialed back their signature flamboyance for fall—not to say they’ve toned it down entirely, but rather that a certain pragmatism is in step with the moment. With luxury spending out of the spotlight lately, designers are taking notice. Although known for their party boy image and penchant for over-the-top fireworks, the twins appear to be quite business savvy. Choose a streamlined range of high-quality wardrobe essentials for both boys and girls, moving seamlessly from formal office wear to glamorous evening wear, with a detour for a restorative yet stylish walk through the Canadian wilderness. “In a way, they are kind of phases of us,” they said during an appointment in the showroom.
For the hip businessman, the twins envisioned tailored suits that would evolve into hybrids, with subtle athletic elements redefining classic blazers as straight-cut, zip-up bomber jackets fit for the boardroom. The tailoring was further inflected with collegiate style. “We loved everything about the private school look!” Striped campus sweaters, classic trench coats, cashmere hoodies and sharp suits were anchored by football-inspired sneakers, hybridized with polished brogues from Little-Lord-Fauntleroy. For women, the preppy vibe brought a masculine touch to angular suits, while peacoats and city jackets featured sculptural, form-fitting silhouettes, slightly cocooned and sloping.
Their memories of hiking through the Canadian forests in the fall inspired the bold outerwear they’re known for: think oversized puffers with a soft, cotton-like texture, flowing sheepskin jackets, protective hooded bombers and flannel plaid shirts in warm, fallen leaves. palette. The women’s line-up also reflected this cool, nostalgic spirit.
After such an invigorating activation outdoors, the chakras need to be realigned with some excitement indoors. “Time for the Oscars!” they joked, as if the red carpet was their natural habitat. True to their style, they showed a series of sensual velvet tuxedos, layered over sheer chiffon shirts with shawl collars, alongside flowing black evening gowns with daring cutouts. The Catens have undoubtedly mastered a sultry, confident, party-ready look.