DSquared2 3-in-1 ‘Leather’ Vest & Under-Jacket - F/W2003 Runway 2-Piece

DSquared2 was founded by twin brothers Dean & Dan Caten, who began their careers in fashion by leaving the Parson’s School of Design and launching a womenswear collection in 1986: ‘DEanDan’. They moved to Milan in 1991 and secured work designing for Gianni Versace & Diesel, before Diesel provided the brothers with the financial backing to start DSquared2 in 1994. Throughout the early 2000s they created a fusion between the brand and and popular music culture, designing outfits for music videos and tours and involving A-list stars with their runway shows. They picked up several awards in succession throughout the decade, collaborated with football clubs like Juventus (2006) & FC Barcelona (2009) to design their official uniforms and expanded the brand further with different lines. Although many will only see DSquared2 for what it is today, there is no doubt that the brand was a pioneer the playful glamour that haute couture was missing. 

This particular piece from the F/W2003 runway is a 3-in-1 Vest & Jacket that has been constructed beautifully from pvc leather with a cotton canvas lining and exterior on the jacket. The vest fits over the jacket and conbine with the leather arms to create a full leather jacket effect. There are 4 chest compartments on the vest and a small pocket on the left arm. The gold details on the zippers, buttons and buckles look fantastic against the aged patina on the exterior materials. 

Great condition with minor signs of age and wear.

Measurements:

Jacket:

Pit to pit: 21”

Shoulder to hem: 26.5”

Vest: 

Pit to pit: 22”

Shoulder to hem: 26”