Stefano Citron and Federico Piaggi, Piazza Sempione’s creative directors, opted for an intimate presentation in their showroom this season. Ensconced in the hidden courtyard of a historic Milanese palazzo, the location underlined the label’s link to the reserved, practical, and elegant style of the city. To further pay homage to its Milanese roots, the designers enlisted artist Riccardo Paternò Castello to create an art project. Called “Milanese Attitude: An Emotional Geolocation,” it’s a series of portraits of aristocrats, creatives, and artists, all born and bred or simply based in Milan.
The collection walked on familiar Piazza Sempione ground: a well-balanced wardrobe of daywear pieces, versatile and practical, infused with ease and elegant simplicity. Soft tailored blazers in textured linens were combined with masculine striped shirts with discreet details—little twirling ruches, contrasting piping, ton-sur-ton stitching. Relaxed palazzo pants looked perfect for summer city days, layered under elongated belted waistcoats in thick striped linen. Fit-and-flare dresses cinched at the waist had a fresh feel, tie-dyed in bright colors. Prints were reduced to a minimum in favor of graphic patterns in black and white, almost textural and minimal. The standout was an artsy watercolor floral motif, gracing a desirable, feminine shirtdress in cheerful, summery colors.
