>>  IN PRODUCTION —It's perfect timing for Thakoon's Target collection, since Michelle Obama has been sporting his florals in the public eye.  The capsule collection is out at Christmas, priced between $20-$70, but the first look just arrived, full of those powerful Thakoon prints we know and love. [Nylon]

>> INSIDER WIRE —Big coup for Thakoon Panichgul last night: Instead of going with Oscar de la Renta or Carolina Herrera like so many political women do, Michelle Obama wore a Thakoon Resort 2009 dress for all the world to see while her husband delivered his nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. [FWD]

>> INSIDER WIRE —We know who's gracing the September 2008 covers of most American glossies, but there's one big unknown still out there: Harper's Bazaar.  This weekend, a rumor got floated around that Tyra Banks is dressing up as Michelle Obama for the big shot, in a "full makeover." [Page Six]