Comme des Garçons designer REI KAWAKUBO has created two limited-edition Hermès silk scarves to launch early next year. (Image: Comme des Garcons Frivolous Pink by Steven Meisel) TOPSHOP launches its first ever shapewear range. Four key styles, including a slip, skirt, shorts, and briefs...

MIU MIU Resort 2013 sandals collection features metal, piping, crystal embroidery, and lamé embellishments. Available at selected Miu Miu stores from December in various colours and finishes. www.miumiu.com BELLA FREUD has opened a pop-up boutique at Bicester Village. Products include...

OBAMA VICTORY SPEECH After winning a second term, President Barack Obama ends his victory speech with his vision for the US. Video courtesy of WSJ. To read more about the closely fought election race, click on WSJ. THE PULSE is produced by LdC Media The Creative...

KARL LAGERFELD will launch a watch collection in February. PREEN has collaborated with Elizabeth Arden to create a limited edition envelope style make-up bag. The design is in the beauty brand’s signature red featuring a butterfly motif inspired by Preen’s AW12 collection, and...

SANDY UPDATE: NEW YORK CITY Over 5 million people across 13 states are without power, and at least 10 deaths have been reported so far as super storm Sandy makes its way up the East coast of the US. Watch footage shot by reporters on world stream and a report by Deborah Kan on WSJ Digital...

MANOLO BLAHNIK celebrates his first shop-in-shop at Printemps de la mode, France, with an exhibition during Paris Fashion Week. Open until October 20, the exhibition looks back over the brand’s history, and features some of Blahnik’s most iconic pieces, plus the re-release of...

LONDON FASHION WEEK REPORT Crane.tv reports on Spring/Summer 2013 London Fashion Week. Highlights and trends included metallic macs at Burberry, encrusted sheer bodycon at Marios Schwab, outrageous structural hats at Philip Treacy, David Koma‘s tennis-inspired pleats, and Mary...

FASHION NEWS To celebrate fashion weeks in London, Milan, and Paris, PRADA have created a limited edition doctor bag in tessuto jacquard. Available in Bond and Sloane Street stores, London. Log on to www.prada.com for further information. TREND WATCH: Purple. Jimmy Choo Mercury purple suede...

  The British Fashion Council shortlisted nominees for the BRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2012, to be held 27 November, include: Emerging Talent Award – Ready-To-Wear J.W. Anderson (pictured), Michael van der Ham and Simone Rocha Emerging Talent Award – Accessories Dominic Jones, Jordan...

Hong-Kong-based designer MARIE FRANCE VAN DAMME has released a new resort line of silk kaftans, swimwear, and accessories in a palette of metallics, prints, solid colour, and chic neutrals. Log on to www.mariefrancevandamme.com to see the range and take note of the gold Milady bustier...

American designer ELEASE DONOVAN has launched her debut swimwear collection. Inspired by the  glamour of evening wear, the range features sequins, sheer fabrics, animal prints, and bold colour in bodysuits and two piece styles. Log on to www.eleasedonovanswimwear.com Luxury vintage...

PRADA PARALLEL UNIVERSES is a capsule collection of T-shirts designed by graphic designer and artist Vahram Muratyan. Available from Prada stores this month.  www.prada.com MIU MIU is introducing a modern version of the classic slipper for the coming Autumn/Winter season. Available in a...