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M Missoni

M Missoni’s unlikely inspiration for Resort? The American West. You can bet the 51-year-old Italian house had a unique take on saloon attire. It started with the pioneer days—see the waist-cinching leather belt, Western-inspired shirtdresses, and PVC cowgirl boots—then added a touch of ’50s rockabilly and plenty of its signature Lurex. The mash-up made for a bright, whimsical collection that didn’t go overboard on kitsch. It pulled it off by focusing on body-skimming silhouettes, like a snug polo dress covered in a cartoonish cactus print and nipped-waist shirtdresses with contrast piping and pastel cabochons along the collars. Those cabochons reappeared elsewhere in the collection, mostly as trompe l’oeil patterns on knitted A-line skirts and maxi dresses. A few pieces with fluffy blue fringe trim didn’t quite hit the mark, but girls east and west of the Mississippi will appreciate the fun, free-spirited vibe offered here.

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