Imagine a beekeeper in a bespoke suit. Really envision it: he wears a pinstripe ensemble, complete with notched lapels and a matching tie; sheer, webbed material drapes over his face, hanging off the brim of a boater hat. Now, picture this beekeeper strutting down the runway in Milan, accompanied by a flock of similarly-styled friends. That’s Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2027 in a nutshell.

THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

See? Not even kidding.

For Spring/Summer 2027, Thom Browne took inspiration from 1998’s A Bug’s Life — a mainstay in the backseat of minivans everywhere — to craft some of the most uniquely-proportioned garments in recent memory. “I thought it was a charming story to play with and reference for these times that we are living in,” Browne said backstage.

Browne is bold — notoriously so. He’s not afraid to style men in skirts or wrap a watering can in seersucker. Here, Browne doubles down: in a stunning subversion of bridal fashion, one look featured a breathtaking pearl-embroidered tulle veil.

THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

Held in the sun-soaked courtyard of Milan’s Palazzo Serbelloni (a Neoclassical wonder, once home to Napoleon), Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2027 transformed the space into a glamorous garden party. “In Thom’s garden… flowers bloom in seersucker,” reads a poem on the brand’s site. “Freshly watered… bugs buzz crawl and flutter…”

As we’ve come to expect from Thom Browne, each look contains layers — both literally and metaphorically. Plunging v-neck sweaters complement free-flowing Oxford shirts, worn beneath sharp sports jackets or tailored trench coats. Accessories came in several iterations, from large-brimmed boater hats to nearly knee-high socks.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

SAINT JHN. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

CALUM HARPER. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

CAROLINE DAUR. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

CHARLIE HALL. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

JOE BURROW. PHOTO BY MATTEO PRANDONI, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

OLIVIA COOKE. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

TRAMELL TILLMAN. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

JOE BURROW. PHOTO BY TYLER OYER, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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SAINT JHN. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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CALUM HARPER. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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CAROLINE DAUR. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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CHARLIE HALL. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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JOE BURROW. PHOTO BY MATTEO PRANDONI, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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OLIVIA COOKE. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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TRAMELL TILLMAN. PHOTO BY ASTRA MARINA, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

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JOE BURROW. PHOTO BY TYLER OYER, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.

Yet for all the experimental silhouettes and daring colour palettes, Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2027 attracted onlookers from an impressive range of industries; spectators included everyone from House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. If that’s indicative of its on-shelf appeal, then Thom Browne Spring/Summer 2027 should be a smashing success.

FEATURE IMAGE: THOM BROWNE SPRING/SUMMER 2027. PHOTO BY TYLER OYER, COURTESY OF THOM BROWNE.