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Chiara Baravalle Named New General Manager at Dsquared2
FashionNetwork.com
January 20, 2026•2 days ago

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Dsquared2 has appointed Chiara Baravalle as its new general manager. Baravalle brings extensive experience from previous roles at Elisabetta Franchi and Forel, as well as management consulting. This appointment follows a new license agreement and signals Dsquared2's strategic focus on brand reactivation and sustainable growth for its next chapter, beginning in 2026.
The day after announcing a new long-term licence agreement with Staff International, Dsquared2 announced the appointment of its new general manager, Chiara Baravalle, who steps in to lead the brothers’ brand after working closely with , first at as chief of staff and, more recently, at the investment firm Forel as managing director.
Previously, Baravalle, who began her career in Silicon Valley after graduating from University, served as general manager at Elisabetta Franchi and as a management consultant at in the Fashion and Luxury division.
"We are thrilled to welcome Chiara to Dsquared2," said the brand's founders and creative directors Dean and Dan Caten. "Her strategic vision, operational expertise and hands-on leadership style make her an ideal partner to embark on the next chapter of the brand's journey. 2026 marks the beginning of a new phase, focused on reactivating the brand and laying the foundations for sustainable growth. Chiara knows that brands are living systems, built on people, culture and clarity of purpose."
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