The Spring-Collaboration Compatibility Meter

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Vena Cava + Uniqlo
Elegant graphic-print dresses and separates meet $29.90 price tags (546 Broadway, nr. Spring St.; 917-237-8800; available May 12




John Derian + Repetto
Leather ballet flats are a good fit for a découpage artist($295 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., nr. 58th St.; 212-753-7300).

Billy Reid + K-Swiss
The classic sneaker shape gets kicked up a notch with southern-dandy details ($95; 54 Bond St., nr. Bowery; 212-598-9355; available April 19).

Catherine Malandrino + Lacoste
A refreshingly sexy tweak on the prep uniform (from $175; 575 Madison Ave., nr. 56th St.; 212-750-8115).


Matthew Williamson + Macy’s
The Brit gownmaker goes Main Street, with mixed results(from $50; 151 W. 34th St., nr. Broadway; 212-695-4400).




Liberty of London + Nike
For the ever-illusive floral-sneaker collector (from $90; 21 Mercer St., nr. Grand St.; 212-226-5433; available May 1).



Matt Groening + Comme des Garçons
The Simpsons creator is an odd choice for luxe tees (from $125; 520 W. 22nd St., nr. Tenth Ave.; 212-604-9200; available May 21).

The Spring-Collaboration Compatibility Meter