Simple ideas can sometimes go a long way. Carolina Castiglioni knows that well since she’s always infused a sense of ease and spontaneity into the uncomplicated yet quirky designs of her Plan C brand. She did so again for spring 2027, unleashing the power of simplicity across every aspect of the collection’s presentation.
Take the set she created to frame her designs. She printed pictures she took herself that depicted the simple pleasures of summer — a sunset here, beach toys in the sand there — on different textiles, here grouped in installations that conveyed the mood of her sunny and fresh lineup.
Castiglioni utilized fabrics in the same way. Mundane crisp poplin made an impact in an array of wearable silhouettes, which were never banal thanks to their sculptural quality. A pristine A-line dress was zhuzhed up with detachable, raw-cut floral embellishments, while a reinforced basque tweaked the architecture of frocks and skirts.
Taffeta tops were puffed into nice volumes, flanking separates in delicate broderie anglais in expressing the sense of lightness Castiglioni had in mind.
Elsewhere, paneled constructions mimicked pleated skirts, while a crafty cotton option stood out for its floral embroideries in raffia. The botanical theme was reinforced with a print that reinterpreted a carefree Hawaiian vibe with graphism that was splashed on the brand’s signature utilitarian styles, including what Castiglioni described as the “summer camp” uniform. This consisted of a pocketed shirt tucked into loose cargo pants that was offered in three different iterations, which, depending on the material, resulted in more structured or relaxed fits.
Tailoring featured playful tweaks, as seen in suit pants displaying a high-waist on the front and a regular one on the back and similar, mismatched hems. Raw-cut blazer jackets and Castiglioni’s take on tuxedos introduced a dressier segment, where highlights included a viscose top cut with cape-like shoulders and covered in flower-shaped appliques, as well as a fuzzy cream dress trimmed with real feathers dipped in black ink.
The fun accessories added zest to the looks, running the gamut from poplin-cord necklaces with crocheted animals and perforated leather shoes to laser-cut suede pouches and straw bucket bags and hats. The significant expansion of the category not only offered plenty of (fashion) summer toys for the brand’s fans but also spoke volumes of what’s thriving at the Plan C Framework flagship in Milan.
