When it comes to feel-good vibes, Angela Missoni doesn't mess around. Her spring lineup buzzed with a healthy optimism, as only sporty silhouettes drenched in colorful zigzags and stripes can exude. If it felt like we were all heading to the beach, it was likely intended. In addition to the knitwear norms-long, flowy caftans, cardigans and dresses-you'd expect from Missoni, there were plenty of two-piece ensembles meant to resemble yarn-spun swimwear, even if just for boardwalk aperitifs. (The collection's two indisputable bikinis were, however, designed for watersports.)

Yet despite the daring baring of skin, the slinky hot pants and crop tops seemed like natural counterweights to the generous array of sweeping cardigans, palazzo pants and oversized polo shirts. In other words, a little bit of lean tempered a lot of volume.

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Marni creative director Consuelo Castiglioni loves to make the awkward look chic, and she didn't disappoint this season. In her unconventional ode to layering, Castiglioni ensured that strongly structured silhouettes were cut asymmetrically to reveal new layers of intrigue -from mesh to sequins to glossy silks. Consistent colorblocking only furthered the high-contrast effect.

Pop Art references abounded with a vibrant primary color palette grounded by black and white, while a nod to painter Piet Mondrian seemed evident in square-shaped cutouts and accessories.

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"It's more grunge, more underground," said Massimo Giorgetti of his new spring vision for MSGM, apparently inspired by the '70s California skateboard scene. But as was evidenced by the high-top sneakers, baggy pants and gigantic hoodies, it was also a bit '90s So-Cal punk. Which is fine, since you can only go so far with frayed plaids and streams of silver chain.

The more feminine pieces- skirts and dresses flaunting in-your-face ruffles and fluttering ribbons -softened the tomboy theme for an overarching display of fun, ease and edge.

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-Emma Zaratian