WWD: Missoni RTW Spring 2012

Expectations were high at Missoni. The house is coming off a string of strong seasons, including fall's spectacular pastel home run, not to mention last month's Missoni for Target launch, the consumer frenzy for which crashed the retailer's Web servers. That alone is evidence of the label's reputation and level of brand awareness — worthy of an S&P upgrade. So perhaps it doesn't matter that the collection Angela Missoni showed for spring was a malfunction. It was a pity, too, since before the show, Missoni divulged a promising theme. "She's a very happy girl, full of life," she said. "She's been dancing all night and she's coming back now in the early morning." What fun! Can we come? For the full review and images: http://bit.ly/ne25PM