Hudson Williams Opens Dsquared2 Show at Milan Fashion Week in His Modeling Debut

Jason Sargent Saturday, January 17, 2026

- - Hudson Williams Opens Dsquared2 Show at Milan Fashion Week in His Modeling Debut

Miu von FurstenbergJanuary 17, 2026 at 8:10 AM

From the hockey rink to the catwalk, Hudson Williams is proving he’s a force to be reckoned with. The breakout star of HBO Max’s hit series Heated Rivalry just made his runway debut at Milan Fashion Week, opening the Dsquared2 Fall 2026 show on Friday.

The 24-year-old Canadian actor kicked off the winter sports-themed presentation, strutting down a snowy staircase beneath a single spotlight. Williams wore a deconstructed denim and leather look that perfectly captured the brand’s aesthetic. His outfit featured a zip-up patchwork jacket combining green nylon and blue denim with a ribbed sweater collar, layered over distressed black jeans.

The collection was designed as a celebration of the cold season, filtered through sports and performance, making it an ideal match for the actor. Williams completed his look with chunky black boots that cleverly resembled ice skates, complete with a Canadian flag detail. The footwear nodded to both Dsquared2’s Toronto roots and Williams’ character Shane Hollander, a professional hockey player on Heated Rivalry.

Perfect Timing for a Rising Star

The fashion show couldn’t have come at a better time for Hudson Williams. Just days earlier, he presented at the 2026 Golden Globes alongside co-star Connor Storrie, where the pair dominated red carpet coverage. Williams landed in the top three spots of The Hollywood Reporter‘s Red Carpet Power Rankings for the event.

Since Heated Rivalry premiered in November 2025, Williams and Storrie have experienced a meteoric rise to fame. The queer hockey romance has gained a massive fanbase, launching both actors into the spotlight. When Williams hit the Dsquared2 runway, fans showed up in full force. The brand’s website and Instagram livestream crashed due to heavy traffic as viewers rushed to watch his debut.

Canadian Connection Makes It Special

Dsquared2 designers Dean and Dan Caten are twin brothers from Toronto, making Williams’ casting particularly meaningful. The brand has a history of incorporating Canadian themes into their collections, and the winter sports focus aligned perfectly with the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The 15-minute runway presentation featured an AI reworking of Carly Simon’s Academy Award-winning song “Let the River Run” as its soundtrack.

At this rate, industry insiders expect Williams to land a major designer campaign soon. He’s already worn Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, and Thom Browne in recent weeks, showing that fashion houses are eager to work with the rising talent. Meanwhile, fans are wondering whether Storrie might follow in his footsteps with his own runway debut, though his representatives denied recent rumors of a Dolce & Gabbana appearance.

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