Description
Canadian tailoring meets Italian rock-and-roll rebellion in a sharply constructed shirt built for the modern renegade.
Founded by twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten, DSQUARED2 has never been a brand for the faint of heart — and this patch-pocket button-up embodies the label’s signature fusion of rugged workwear utility and sleek Italian sophistication. The shirt features Dsquared2’s iconic chest patch pockets, a detail borrowed from classic military and lumberjack silhouettes, reimagined through the brand’s distinctly luxurious lens. Clean topstitching frames each pocket, while the structured collar and buttoned placket maintain a sharp, architectural line through the torso.
Crafted from a premium cotton poplin with a touch of stretch, the fabric holds a crisp drape that resists the slouch of casual shirting while remaining comfortable against the skin. The tonal button hardware and precisely finished cuffs speak to the obsessive construction standards that have made DSQUARED2 a favorite on runways from Milan to the red carpets of Hollywood — a piece designed to be worn untucked over distressed denim, layered under a leather biker jacket, or dressed up beneath a tailored wool overcoat.
Details & Specifications
- BrandDSQUARED2
- StyleLong-sleeve button-up shirt with patch pockets
- FitRegular / tailored
- CollarSpread collar
- ClosureFront button placket
- PocketsDual chest patch pockets with button-flap closure
- SleevesLong sleeves with buttoned barrel cuffs
- Made inItaly
Composition & Materials
- 97% Cotton
- 3% Elastane (Spandex)
The cotton poplin weave provides a smooth, lustrous surface with a lightweight hand, while the elastane content delivers subtle flexibility for ease of movement. This blend is characteristic of DSQUARED2’s shirting, balancing the polish of a dress shirt with the comfort of casualwear.
Styling
Wear it open over a white Dsquared2 logo tee with slim black jeans and combat boots for an off-duty look straight from the brand’s rock-inspired runways. For a sharper ensemble, tuck it into tailored wool trousers, add a slim leather belt, and finish with Chelsea boots — letting the patch-pocket detail provide the rugged counterpoint to refined proportions.
Brand Heritage
Founded in 1995 in Milan by Canadian-born twin designers Dean and Dan Caten, DSQUARED2 built its reputation on a provocative blend of Canadian workwear, rock-and-roll attitude, and Old World Italian tailoring. The brand’s shows are legendary for their theatrical showmanship, and its collections have been worn by icons including Madonna, Rihanna, and Drake, cementing its place as a global luxury powerhouse.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors
- Turn the shirt inside out before washing to protect the finish
- Avoid using bleach or harsh detergents
- Tumble dry low or hang to dry to preserve fabric integrity
- Iron on medium heat while slightly damp for a crisp finish
- Do not dry clean
