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Industry darling Joseph Altuzarra was named the 2011 recipient of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award for emerging talent last night in New York. Altuzarra, known for his complex seaming and fitted pants, won a $300,000 cash prize and a mentorship program from the CFDA’s Business Advisory Committee including Anna Wintour and CFDA president Diane Von Furstenberg. Macabre jeweler Pamela Love and newcomers Shane Gabier and Chris Peters of Creatures of the Wind both won runner up prizes of $100,000 each.

Meanwhile, on the red carpet, the bright young things were out in full American-made force, decked out in everything from fellow nominees Cushnie et Ochs and Suno to the event’s title speaker Calvin Klein. Oh, and Jenna Lyons was there too. (“Nothing to see here, folks!”)

So, who wore it best? Vote for your favourite after the jump! »
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The British are coming! Or rather, they’re here. At this very moment, actually, Topshop and Topman are opening the doors to their first Canadian store at Yorkdale Mall. We previewed the shop-in-shop at the Bay yesterday with creative director and former British Vogue fashion director Kate Phelan in tow. As we scurried through the 15,000-square-foot space along with Phelan (lots to see/mentally shop for/freak out over, so little time), we were tickled to see that all the familiar Topshop bases were covered—from the Unique and Boutique collections (Mary Katrantzou, Pamela Love, David Koma, and more collabs coming for the holidays!), to the seizure-inducing shoe wall and makeup. “What you see here is what you’ll see in one of our main stores in [London’s] Oxford Circus,” said Phelan. “Each of the trends is broken up into different stories so that you can pick and choose what you love. Topshop is really about styling yourself and finding your personality and not having to be dictated to.” While we could easily slide a hundred or more items onto our arm for the fitting room (and we did, we really did), Phelan whittled her faves down to a cool five. Buy them now, or we will.

Go inside the store and view Kate’s top 5! »

Judging from the long line-ups at the Gelato stands I whizzed by today, Paris is doing Summer: Part Deux. While the temperatures continue to soar, the PFWers continue to get creative with the contents of their luggage in an attempt to beat the heat: Knits are paired with shorts and summer dresses with suede knee-high boots; open-toed flat sandals are back; hair has gone the way of the top knot and makeup is down to a slash of bright lipstick. Bags run the gamut from leather to straw to skins to canvas. And sunglasses? If you don’t have a pair that’s brightly coloured/aviator/dark and oversized/white, you might as well stay in your hotel room and catch up on the Jackson Trial. Luckily, I brought two pairs that fit the bill (David Yurman and Marc Jacobs) so I spent Saturday dodging French doggie doo on the streets in between shows and presentations. Here’s the highlight reel of my day:

From celebrity stylists to models, this chic group of Canadian expats is painting the big apple red (and white).

See these women and read about their fashion careers, their favourite New York haunts, and what they miss the most about Canada »

Online shopping addictions everywhere are about to get a lot worse… ASOS just released their Fall 2011 lookbook! [Fashionista]

Obsessed with painting your nails? You’re in luck! OPI has two new collections and a new topcoat finish for you. [Fashionista]

Move over, Dakota! Elle Fanning is set to take on the world, but first, Teen Vogue. [Teen Vogue]

Oprah Winfrey wore a pink L’Wren Scott dress for her final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show yesterday. [StyleCaster]

Judging from her bold statement pieces and savagely sexy collections, Pamela Love (at select Holt Renfrew stores) has become the go-to girl for unique accessories that push the boundaries of traditional jewellery design. Trust us, all you need is love.

In today’s John Galliano chronicles? Isaac Mizrahi becomes one of the few designers to outright condemn him, [The Cut] meanwhile Holts and The Bay aren’t the only major retailers who have  stopped promoting or even pulled Galliano⎯Saks Fifth Avenue has as well. [Styleite]

Terry Richardson shot Opening Ceremony’s spring look book and no one appears to be naked. [WWD] Baby bumps are so in this season. Kate Hudson is the latest star to announce her pregnancy, following Natalie Portman, Victoria Beckham and Marion Cotillard’s recent announcements. [People] Wangs in the making? The Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation announced this […]

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Oh my word! Zac Posen has another collaboration. This one is with jewellery designer Pamela Love and features iris- and morning glory-shaped earrings, rings, brooches and necklaces with knife-like stamen. And you don’t have to wait or cross a border for this one: The pieces are available right now on Opening Ceremony‘s website. [Refinery 29]

And speaking of daily collaboration announcements: Target has one in the works with print masters Liberty of London. The line of fashion, accessories, home decor and more launches in March. [WWD]

Director Spike Jonze has teamed up with Opening Ceremony (openingceremony.us) and Pamela Love to launch a line inspired by the upcoming film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are. Love’s jewellery designs pay homage to all the claws, feathers and playful headpieces from Maurice Sendak’s beloved picture book.