Just as Gucci and Burberry reworked their looks from old-guard luxury to hot youth commodity, Lacoste has given its iconic crocodile a makeover. The French company's updated preppie look will be available here on Friday when Lacoste opens a new boutique at Ala Moana Center.

The clothes are, as always, all about vibrant colors and classic silhouettes, but the styles have expanded from sweaters and polos to a complete line of sportswear for men and women, including sexy swimwear, swinging mini skirts and fashion-forward separates for men.

The boutique's fresh approach to interior design strikes a balance between sophistication and innovation. Curved walls with recessed fixtures and all-white display units are sure to make the vibrant colors of the clothes pop.

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WAIMEA EASTER SHOW

Big Island folks can put on their spring fashions and hele on to Nake'u Awai's annual Easter Fashion and Musical Revue in Waimea, "Raid on the Cabbage Patch."

The fashion show luncheon is a benefit for the Hawai'i Island Humane Society, hosted by Daniel Thiebaut Restaurant.

The luncheon and show take place 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Advance tickets only: $45. Reservations: (808) 887-2200.

HANDBAGS FOR A CAUSE

Get a sneak peek at a plethora of handbags available for sale at the Junior League of Honolulu's silent auction, "Sacs in the City," to be held April 29. The bags will be on view from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Kahala Mall's Hibiscus Lounge (located between Claire's and Borders Express).

It's also a great time to donate a new designer bag to My Story, a personal development program created to empower adolescent girls.

SHANGHAI TANG SHOW

To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Associated Chinese University Women will host its annual fundraiser and fashion show Saturday. Celebrity models such as Mahealani Richardson and Darah and Denby Dung will wear fashions from Shanghai Tang's current collection, "Chinese Contemporary Art."

Proceeds will benefit students in need of scholarships as well as organizations such as the Palolo Chinese Home.

A boutique will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a silent auction from 9 a.m. to noon, and lunch and fashion show at noon. Tickets: $55. Call Jerilyn Jeffryes at 753-4498.

VIVA LA DIVA

This week winds up the "Girl's Guide to Glam" workshops that are part of the Viva La Diva event at Kahala Mall. Today's workshop is a "Beauty How-To" with professional makeup artist Liz Dahl.

Tomorrow, this writer will discuss "All-Access Accessories," demonstrating how versatile your look can be when you add pizzazz with a belt, bag, shoes or jewelry. Get inspired to tweak your look. Come and play!

Both workshops will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Hibiscus Lounge. Free and open to the public. Information: Robyn Fuqua at 941-0440.

Reach Paula Rath at prath@honoluluadvertiser.com.