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- Hudson Williams takes center stage at Dsquared2
- Designers, concept and Canadian cues
- Standout looks: snow boots, deconstructed denim and jeweled parkas
- From small-screen breakout to fashion front row
- Styling, red carpet and industry buzz
- Where fashion and sport collide
- What the industry will watch next
Hudson Williams swapped ice blades for catwalk lights Friday, making a headline-grabbing runway debut at a Dsquared2 show during Milan Men’s Fashion Week. The 24-year-old actor, fresh from the HBO hit Heated Rivalry, opened a winter-themed presentation that nodded to the upcoming Milan Winter Olympics and left fashion editors buzzing.
Hudson Williams takes center stage at Dsquared2
Williams led the show, descending a snowy staircase and pacing a frosted runway designed to evoke cold-weather sport. Photographers captured the actor as he moved through the set, an unexpected star turn that bridged TV fame and high fashion.
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His presence felt intentional: a screen figure known for a sport-centered role and a label whose founders are rooted in Canada.
Designers, concept and Canadian cues
Dean and Dan Caten built the collection around winter competition motifs. The runway referenced ice and alpine aesthetics while nodding to the host city’s Olympic ambitions.
- Maple leaf detailing appeared on outerwear sleeves.
- A shirt carried the phrase “Canadian Winter Games,” a direct visual cue.
- Ice skate references returned through heel and boot silhouettes.
The choice to cast Williams resonated: the Catens are Toronto natives, the series filmed largely in Canada, and Williams himself hails from British Columbia.
Standout looks: snow boots, deconstructed denim and jeweled parkas
Opening the show, Williams wore chunky snow boots and a deconstructed jean jacket lined with maple-leaf embellishments. His layered look mixed utility and runway flourish.
Other models displayed a range of winterwear:
- Beanies and gloves with high-fashion touches
- Bedazzled parkas and streamlined winter catsuits
- Heel-less snow boots and skate-heeled footwear
The footwear referenced a Dsquared2 archival moment: ice-skate-inspired heels first shown a decade prior and recently reissued for fall 2025.
From small-screen breakout to fashion front row
Williams rose quickly to public attention alongside co-star Connor Storrie. Both actors moved from relative anonymity to high-profile status almost overnight.
That momentum carried through recent awards-season appearances. On the Golden Globes red carpet, Williams and Storrie drew notice for their polished, on-trend looks.
Styling, red carpet and industry buzz
Williams’ stylist, Anastasia Walker, dressed him in a Giorgio Armani suit at the Globes. The outfit combined classic tailoring with a modern edge, punctuated by a striking cummerbund.
Industry watchers see the Milan appearance as part of a larger crossover: actors stepping into fashion roles, and designers leaning on celebrity faces with authentic ties to their creative world.
Where fashion and sport collide
The Dsquared2 show illustrated how runway narratives can borrow from athletics and national identity. Pieces blended practical winter gear with high-fashion details meant for editorial spreads.
Key themes on the runway
- Performance-inspired silhouettes
- National motifs and Canadian references
- Revived archival footwear given a 2025 update
What the industry will watch next
Williams’ Milan debut lands him squarely in conversations about actor-model crossovers. His next public appearances and styling choices will likely be tracked by both entertainment and fashion press.
