Plan C RTW Fall 2023

There is always a difference between browsing Carolina Castiglioni's collections at the press of a mouse and discovering them in person. A sense of discovery enriches this latter process: a secret crease here, a detachable detail there, bright colors popping from within, and contrasting textures enhancing the overall tactile quality.

Plan C's clean lines that are so effective on screen are even more intriguing in reality that she's the best reveals that touch of unpredictability that ultimately distinguishes Castiglioni's wearable creations.

In the fall 2023 collection, it shone in outerwear, where charming coats had double constructions almost like the sartorial equivalent of Russian dolls; quilted trench coats were layered with panels of wool fabric, and puffer jackets of varying lengths concealed fire-red linings, which could be flipped into reversible styles in case the Plan C woman was in dire need of boldness. Although a padded bolero version in black taffeta didn't even need that bright accent to stand out with its laid-back, laid-back take on sportswear.

A retro athletic vibe also ran through paper windbreakers in quirky color blocking and a series of zippered knitwear to wear with pleated mini skirts. Workwear also remained one of Castiglioni's biggest references, as she continued to elevate simple shapes with removable collars and bold colors while pushing a new elongated silhouette via long skirts.

As for the more feminine and graphic side of its offer, Castiglioni showed minidresses with snaps and detachable parts, giving the wearer the choice of opting for a revealing V-neckline or a more demure look, and she juxtaposed a trio of floral and abstract prints in a roomy pleated dress that could be worn on both sides. sides. It was one of many designs in this versatile and eye-catching collection that displayed the brand's charming sense of spontaneity and ease.