Dean Caten
Dean Caten is the co-founder of the cutting-edge fashion label Dsquared2, along with his brother Dan Caten. They have been successful in the fashion industry for over 25 years.
Fashion Designer
December 19, 1964
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Dean Caten, a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur, co-founded the innovative fashion brand DSQUARED2 with his identical twin brother Dan in 1995. Known for their bold and unconventional designs, the brand has dressed numerous high-profile celebrities and collaborated with well-known brands like Coca-Cola and K-Way. The Caten brothers have also hosted the Miss Universe Canada pageant, designed costumes for Madonna’s 2001 Drowned World Tour, and were once members of the music group The Port Credit Crew in the 1980s.
Over the years, Dean and Dan have continued to make a significant impact in the fashion industry, adapting to challenges such as the global Coronavirus pandemic. They have expanded DSQUARED2 beyond just a fashion brand, emphasizing self-acceptance and self-confidence in their designs. Their love for music has also remained a part of their lives, inspiring some of their creations.
In recognition of their contributions to the fashion world, the Caten brothers were honored with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2009, cementing their status as influential figures in Canadian fashion. With over 25 years of success in the industry, Dean and Dan Caten have established DSQUARED2 as a prominent and cutting-edge fashion label.