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Less than a year ago, Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams was just an up-and-coming actor from Vancouver who worked as a waiter at the Old Spaghetti Factory to supplement his income. But since the success of the show, Hudson has become a rising star, one of Hollywood’s newest it-boys, and even an Olympic torchbearer alongside his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie for the 2026 Winter Olympics. With the fame comes new opportunities for the young actor, and one of those was Hudson’s first-ever attendance at Men’s Fashion Week.
After turning heads in Giorgio Armani and a Bulgari Serpenti necklace at the 2026 Golden Globes, Hudson continued his style journey by heading to Milan and Paris. For his first outing, Hudson made a memorable first impression with show invites, party attendances, A-list link-ups, viral moments, and even a runway debut. Below, see how Hudson Williams made the most out of his Men’s Fashion Week debut.
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Runway Debut at Dsquared2
It’s safe to say that one of the most in-demand guys at Men’s Fashion Week was Hudson Williams. And he kicked off his European schedule with his runway debut by opening the Dsquared2 men’s fall 2026 show. With the theme of the Winter Olympics, the brand appropriately had Hudson, who rose to fame playing a gay hockey player, open the show as he walked the snow-themed runway in a layered denim look with leather ski boots.
The appearance instantly made the rounds on social media, and even reportedly crashed the brand’s livestream because of how many fans were waiting in anticipation. Completing his runway debut, Hudson attended Dsquared2’s afterparty, where he was a hot commodity among the guests and had the time of his life behind the DJ booth.
Rubbing Shoulders With Fellow Stars
The next day, Hudson was spotted shopping at Giorgio Armani, possibly in preparation for his attendance at their show the next day. Later that night, he attended a dinner hosted by the Italian brand and was notably spotted with People We Meet on Vacation star Tom Blyth and sat beside Ricky Martin. Taking to social media to share the interaction, the musician called Hudson an “excellent seat neighbor.” Thanks to this moment, we also learned that Lea Salonga is a big fan of Hudson Williams by fangirling over him in the comments section like the relatable icon that she is.
Making a Statement at the Giorgio Armani Show
Hudson showed up and showed out at the Giorgio Armani show. The actor, who works with Filipina hairstylist Aika Flores for his impeccable grooming, looked smart and sleek in his gray wool suit and black topcoat strewn over his shoulders. With his go-to accessory, a cigarette, Hudson caused a bit of a commotion as photos and videos of his fit went viral on social media. Inside the venue, he sat front row and rubbed shoulders with Tom Blythe, Jack O’Conner, and Ricky Martin, among others.
Meeting Donatella Versace
To further solidify his status as a rising style star, Hudson wrapped up his Milan trip by meeting Donatella Versace. It should be noted that the legendary designer is an avid fan of Heated Rivalry and follows both Hudson and Connor on Instagram, so she most likely took advantage of the fact Hudson would be in Milan by inviting him to what Donatella referred to as the “Versace cottage”. Donatella even gifted Hudson a custom Versace robe with his name on it. Is this a sign of who Hudson might be wearing to the 2026 Met Gala? Only time will tell, but Versace would look so good on the Canadian-Korean actor.
Featured Image and Photos: DSQUARED2 (via Instagram), RICKY MARTIN (via Instagram), HUDSON WILLIAMS (via Instagram), DONATELLA VERSACE (via Instagram)
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