DSQUARED

Dean and Dan Caten of Dsquared know a thing or two about mixing and matching. The identical twins leave their native Canada in 1991 for Italy, the homeland of their paternal grandmother (Caten is short for Catenacci), and they've managed to turn the fashion world on its head with a ballsy blend of American pop culture and superior Italian tailoring.

They worked as designers for the house of Gianni Versace, and denim brand Diesel, the latter of which funded and launched their namesake brand. They debuted their men's collection in 1994, and in 2003, they launched a women's collection and a men's underwear collection.

The brothers are known for designing clothes and staging elaborate fashion shows with explosive energy. A runway show in 2005 ended with Christina Aguilera stripping male models of their clothes. In September 2007, the Dsquared fashion show in Milan featured Rihanna entering the stage in an American muscle car, followed by a runway walk.

Their designs have been worn by Britney Spears, Madonna, Tokio Hotel's lead singer Bill Kaulitz, Justin Timberlake, Ricky Martin, Nicolas Cage, and Lenny Kravitz.

In 2006, the brothers were selected to design the new official uniforms for football team Juventus.

A mix of Canadian wit and refined Italian tailoring, along with attention to detail are the foundation of Dsquared, which has given life to a unique concept of alternative luxury.