A few days after the termination of the contract with Staff International by DSquared2, the Italian label now claims that its former license partner committed “several serious contractual breaches”, which ultimately led to the “well -considered decision”.
Although the exact breaches of contract were not disclosed in a press release from the brand, Dsquared2 explained that it had initiated a “new phase of a turn that was characterized by strategic, creative and operational independence”.
The decision to separate Staff International was made with the support of the Legance law firm, according to DSquared2. It reflects “the endeavor of the brand to protect its values, its heir and the excellence that she has always characterized”.
In response to the alleged breaches of the contract, the designers Dean and Dan Caten confirmed in this latest announcement that the production and sales for DSquared2 will be taken over by the company on their own in the future.
The first collection that is directly responsible for the brand is the spring/summer 2026 pre-collection. It is therefore supported by committed teams, “trustworthy consultants and a solid financial basis”.
According to the company, this step marks the framework of a new strategy with which the brand intends to “regain its voice and return to fashion philosophy that speaks in the first person”.
On March 29, DSquared2 announced that it would end the cooperation with Staff International prematurely. This prompted Staff International to submit a lawsuit against his former partner and the Catens in order to enforce the complete fulfillment of the existing contract.
Staff International said that the contract was still fully valid and denies all claims of early termination.
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