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Oh Canada! Today was a day of amazing Canadian talent on the New York scene with Kimberley Newport-Mimran showing a Brigitte Bardot on the Riviera–inspired collection filled with a mix of jumbo and petite polka-dot pieces, drop-waist, ruffled tank dresses, and bright hits of tangerine. The room stayed at capacity for most of the presentation, forcing nightclub bouncer-like behavior from the security, counting guests in as the same numbers left the space. And across town, Kaelen Farncombe from Oakville, Ontario, showed a relaxed collection of pale blue, blush, and nude crinkled cottons, crepe de Chine, and macramé knits that all looked too cozy to leave the house but too fabulous not to. Ink blot prints, designed in collaboration with another Canadian, Sarah Dobson, on maxi dresses and short suits were a standout.

Just in time to hit the courts, Lacoste (1011 Ste-Catherine St. W., 800-798-1212, lacoste.ca) will open a new concept boutique in July on Montreal’s main drag. The slick two-level emporium joins sister concept shops in Paris, Berlin and New York. Look for the brand’s trendy new line L!VE for women, which debuts this fall. Game on!

As if we weren’t already longing for the warmer temps, Lacoste and Catherine Malandrino’s upcoming collaboration has got us virtually counting down. Arriving at Holt Renfrew in April, the collection mixes classic Malandrino femininity with Lacoste’s signature sporty approach. Classic polos get a lift when mixed with flirty pleated skirts and transformed into thinly knit summer dresses.

Saturday
While you lovelies were brunching and cocktailing over the weekend, I’ve was hard at work celeb-spotting at the Lincoln Centre (I spy: Carmen Electra, Kristin Bell, J. Lo, Bradley Cooper, Neil Patrick Harris, Aisha Tyler, Kelly Osbourne, Kimora Lee Simmons, Chris Bosh, Rebecca Romijn, Christina Hendricks, and so on, and so on), crossing Manhattan several times a day to attend the shows and trying to avoid the dreaded fashion week blisters that come with this job. Happily, Saturday was a sunny day in every way.

Blue skies and Lacoste first up on the schedule.  Creative director Christophe Lemaire nailed his version of sporty chic (lots of white, sleeveless polos, perforated short shorts and graphic prints) before heading off next season to Hermès.  Was the orange carpet rolled out at Lacoste simply a cheeky way of jumping onto the saddle, so to speak?

“There is no fashion crime, what is bad taste one day becomes good taste the next,” says Jean Paul Gaultier. [Telegraph]

Shoe designer Brian Atwood and Jones Apparel Group have teamed up to create a contemporary footwear and accessories label called B Brian Atwood set to debut in Fall 2011, with prices ranging from US$200 to $500. [WWD] Read our interview with Brian Atwood

Marchesa co-designer Georgina Chapman and her husband Harvey Weinstein have welcomed a baby girl this Sunday, India Pearl Weinstein. Congrats! [The Cut]

The New York fashion pack crowded around mayor Michael Bloomberg at a press conference where he delivered new details about Fashion’s Night Out. Among his self-aware quips, we learned that 1000 shops are participating and the largest fashion show in New York history, with 150 models and 1,500 spectators, will take place. Anna Wintour, according to eyewitnesses, actually looked happy. [The Cut]

Oh this is adorable: In honour of Peanuts’ 60th anniversary, Lacoste is teaming up with Charlie Brown and co. The collection of limited edition polos will feature the Lacoste crocodile interacting with Woodstock, CB, Snoopy and Linus. [Racked]

The news on everyone’s lips right now is the break up between Hermès and Jean Paul Gaultier.  JPG is set to part ways with the fashion house after he presents his last collection for Spring 2011. Parisian designer and creative director of Lacoste, Christophe Lemaire, will be taking his place. [WWD]

The inevitable step has been taken to replace the late Alexander McQueen as creative director for his eponymous line. Sarah Burton, who’s worked by his side for more than 12 years will step up, and has promised to “stay true to [McQueen’s] legacy.” [The Cut]

Lacoste‘s colour blocking looked so fresh amongst all of the somber hues we’ve spied thus far. Sporty green looked perfectly suited alongside shades of cool violet. Reds ranging from pomegranate to cranberry were dominant and got in the game by way of a strapless ribbed knit tube dress. Quirky pompom accents on belts were rah-rah […]

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Would you like some shirt with your alligator? Brazil’s Fernando and Humberto Campana have created a limited edition holiday collection for Lacoste [Cyanatrendland]

This is not going to sway those who think models are interchangeable: Donna Karan puts Toni Garrn’s head on Anya Kazakova and Sasha Pivovarova’s bodies in her fall ads. [Fashionologie]

Balmain is launching a collection of bags. Will they be studded? You betcha. [WWD]