Canadian designers Dean and Dan Caten drew inspiration from the simplicity of the techno-colour 1950s and early 1960s when “fashions were gay and colourful,” for DSquared2's next summer’s looks for women. Many of the looks centred around the idea of swimwear from fabrics and accents, including the use of raffia, sequins and beading.

The designers presented one-piece swimsuits which were laced up the back and had a short, skirted hemline. Bikinis were pure 1950s, featuring high-waisted bottoms and seductively pushed-up tops. Also included were strapless dresses with large, flouncy skirts that finished below the knees, and Capri pants with swingy tops.

The colour pale ranged from black and white, to bright orange, turquoise and reds, and bold graphic prints.

Oversized sunglasses, sometimes with cat frames, bangles of every sort and bell-shaped raffia hats finished the looks. Shoes were slingbacks or strappy stilettos.