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Vogue
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Plan C Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection
Carolina Castiglioni reached back to childhood memories of villeggiatura at Forte dei Marmi—the manicured Tuscan beach haven she's frequented since cradle days—to give Plan C's new collection a breeze of laid-back nostalgia. But don't expect misty-eyed romanticism; her style skews boyish over frilly, grounded in functionality and sharpened with an artsy, utilitarian edge. 'I wanted to go easy and pop,' she said. Slouchy unisex pajama sets with contrast piping hinted at the de facto summer uniform of the Castiglionis. Whimsy tempered the practical: a crisp white poplin dress came low-waisted and puffed at the sleeves with a wink to rugby; a crinkled nylon anorak was elongated into a dress, and tossed over a lace-trimmed slip. A leather bomber leaned romantic, revealing a flower intarsia blooming at the back; a silky skirt suit was subtly padded to preserve its paper-doll silhouette, while tiny floral crowns danced across a billowing, transparent garden dress. In a sweet nod to the raffia totes her grandmother once lugged to the beach, Castiglioni crafted petite crocheted pouches and baskets, while necklace pendants took the shape of toy sailboats and paddle boats—nautical memorabilia à la Plan C. On the same playful wavelength, T-shirts bore a painting of a flower vase she made, a teaser for an upcoming homeware collaboration with Belgian design label Serax. And there's more on the horizon: with Plan C leveling up, the brand is setting down roots; its first Milan store is set to open soon.
Vogue
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Plan C Spring 2026 Menswear Collection
Carolina Castiglioni reached back to childhood memories of villeggiatura at Forte dei Marmi—the manicured Tuscan beach haven she's frequented since cradle days—to give Plan C's new collection a breeze of laid-back nostalgia. But don't expect misty-eyed romanticism; her style skews boyish over frilly, grounded in functionality and sharpened with an artsy, utilitarian edge. 'I wanted to go easy and pop,' she said. Slouchy unisex pajama sets with contrast piping hinted at the de facto summer uniform of the Castiglionis. Whimsy tempered the practical: a crisp white poplin dress came low-waisted and puffed at the sleeves with a wink to rugby; a crinkled nylon anorak was elongated into a dress, and tossed over a lace-trimmed slip. A leather bomber leaned romantic, revealing a flower intarsia blooming at the back; a silky skirt suit was subtly padded to preserve its paper-doll silhouette, while tiny floral crowns danced across a billowing, transparent garden dress. In a sweet nod to the raffia totes her grandmother once lugged to the beach, Castiglioni crafted petite crocheted pouches and baskets, while necklace pendants took the shape of toy sailboats and paddle boats—nautical memorabilia à la Plan C. On the same playful wavelength, T-shirts bore a painting of a flower vase she made, a teaser for an upcoming homeware collaboration with Belgian design label Serax. And there's more on the horizon: with Plan C leveling up, the brand is setting down roots; its first Milan store is set to open soon.
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Kris Van Assche debuts in home decor with Serax
, the noted former designer of Dior and Berluti, has made a new career move, launching into home decor with Serax. The renowned Belgian designer has teamed up with Serax to create The Josephine Collection, an impressive series of vases and candy jars named in tribute to his beloved grandmother, Josephine. 'It was she who passed on to me, in addition to her love of fashion, her love of sumptuous tables,' explained Van Assche in a release. 'She always said that making an effort with her appearance and preparing a beautiful table was simply another mark of politeness,' Van Assche added. After graduation, Van Assche began his career at Yves Saint Laurent before quickly joining the Dior Homme studio, where he spent four years. In 2004, Van Assche founded his own eponymous label, primarily dedicated to men's fashion. In 2007, he succeeded his mentor, Hedi Slimane, as artistic director of Dior Homme. After a decade at Dior, in 2018, he was appointed artistic director at Berluti, an icon of leather goods and footwear — all the while paying tribute to the brand's exceptional savoir-faire while steering Berluti toward a more contemporary style. Since Berluti, Van Assche has also designed kidswear collections for Balabala. Meanwhile, Belgium-based Serax has collaborated with creatives such as Ann Demeulemeester, Kelly Wearstler, Marie Michielssen, Marni, Ottolenghi, Paola Navone, Piet Boon, Sergio Herman and Vincent Van Duysen. With Serax, he harks back to his granny Josephine, who saw flowers as an essential element of an elegantly decorated interior — a vision she passed on to her grandson. 'If you look at the 55 collections I've designed over the past twenty years, it's clear that flowers occupy a central place,' underlined Van Assche. 'Flowers are like fashion: they're not an absolute necessity, but they make life more beautiful,' he concluded. Although the beauty of classical objects inspires the collection, Van Assche brings his own modern vision to them. For example, the foot, traditionally round, here takes on a rectangular shape — a subtle detail, but one with impact. The classic style of vases and candy boxes has also been modernized through the use of materials such as concrete, marble and even silver porcelain.
Fashion Network
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Kris Van Assche debuts in home decor with Serax
, the noted former designer of Dior and Berluti, has made a new career move, launching into home decor with Serax. The renowned Belgian designer has teamed up with Serax to create The Josephine Collection, an impressive series of vases and candy jars named in tribute to his beloved grandmother, Josephine. 'It was she who passed on to me, in addition to her love of fashion, her love of sumptuous tables,' explained Van Assche in a release. 'She always said that making an effort with her appearance and preparing a beautiful table was simply another mark of politeness,' Van Assche added. After graduation, Van Assche began his career at Yves Saint Laurent before quickly joining the Dior Homme studio, where he spent four years. In 2004, Van Assche founded his own eponymous label, primarily dedicated to men's fashion. In 2007, he succeeded his mentor, Hedi Slimane, as artistic director of Dior Homme. After a decade at Dior, in 2018, he was appointed artistic director at Berluti, an icon of leather goods and footwear — all the while paying tribute to the brand's exceptional savoir-faire while steering Berluti toward a more contemporary style. Since Berluti, Van Assche has also designed kidswear collections for Balabala. Meanwhile, Belgium-based Serax has collaborated with creatives such as Ann Demeulemeester, Kelly Wearstler, Marie Michielssen, Marni, Ottolenghi, Paola Navone, Piet Boon, Sergio Herman and Vincent Van Duysen. With Serax, he harks back to his granny Josephine, who saw flowers as an essential element of an elegantly decorated interior — a vision she passed on to her grandson. 'If you look at the 55 collections I've designed over the past twenty years, it's clear that flowers occupy a central place,' underlined Van Assche. 'Flowers are like fashion: they're not an absolute necessity, but they make life more beautiful,' he concluded. Although the beauty of classical objects inspires the collection, Van Assche brings his own modern vision to them. For example, the foot, traditionally round, here takes on a rectangular shape — a subtle detail, but one with impact. The classic style of vases and candy boxes has also been modernized through the use of materials such as concrete, marble and even silver porcelain.
Fashion Network
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Kris Van Assche debuts in home decor with Serax
, the noted former designer of Dior and Berluti, has made a new career move, launching into home decor with Serax. The renowned Belgian designer has teamed up with Serax to create The Josephine Collection, an impressive series of vases and candy jars named in tribute to his beloved grandmother, Josephine. 'It was she who passed on to me, in addition to her love of fashion, her love of sumptuous tables,' explained Van Assche in a release. 'She always said that making an effort with her appearance and preparing a beautiful table was simply another mark of politeness,' Van Assche added. After graduation, Van Assche began his career at Yves Saint Laurent before quickly joining the Dior Homme studio, where he spent four years. In 2004, Van Assche founded his own eponymous label, primarily dedicated to men's fashion. In 2007, he succeeded his mentor, Hedi Slimane, as artistic director of Dior Homme. After a decade at Dior, in 2018, he was appointed artistic director at Berluti, an icon of leather goods and footwear — all the while paying tribute to the brand's exceptional savoir-faire while steering Berluti toward a more contemporary style. Since Berluti, Van Assche has also designed kidswear collections for Balabala. Meanwhile, Belgium-based Serax has collaborated with creatives such as Ann Demeulemeester, Kelly Wearstler, Marie Michielssen, Marni, Ottolenghi, Paola Navone, Piet Boon, Sergio Herman and Vincent Van Duysen. With Serax, he harks back to his granny Josephine, who saw flowers as an essential element of an elegantly decorated interior — a vision she passed on to her grandson. 'If you look at the 55 collections I've designed over the past twenty years, it's clear that flowers occupy a central place,' underlined Van Assche. 'Flowers are like fashion: they're not an absolute necessity, but they make life more beautiful,' he concluded. Although the beauty of classical objects inspires the collection, Van Assche brings his own modern vision to them. For example, the foot, traditionally round, here takes on a rectangular shape — a subtle detail, but one with impact. The classic style of vases and candy boxes has also been modernised through the use of materials such as concrete, marble and even silver porcelain.
