In Milan, fall and winter seen as 'Time for Change'

Western doings at dsquared2

Model Bella Hadid bookended the runway show for DSquared2, the label of Canadian twins Dean a nd Dan Caten, opening as a cowgirl in plaid over denim and closing as a chic hippie in a tiered handkerchief gown worn with a big fur coat.

DSquared2 adhered to the recent Milan trend of combining the men's and women's shows, scheduling theirs during the less hectic January round focusing on menswear.

Red plaid emerged as the prevailing print in the Western - themed collection. The mood ranged from a little bit country to a little bit rockabilly to a little bit hippie chic. Oversized knitwear served as tableaus for western scenes.

Any classic cowboy would feel at ease in the suede coat with sheepskin linings, while leather vests layered over flowing white peasant shirts for men or dresses for women gave an edge to the usual boho styling.

The accessories of the season: big Double - D belt buckles and sequin neck scarves for men, or shiny sequin cuffs for him or her.

Associated Press