• Canadian model Coco Rocha has announced plans to launch her own clothing range. Rocha posted a video on her blog, Oh So Coco, making the announcement and asking for suggestions on what her line’s name should be. [Oh So Coco]
• Fashion designer Stella McCartney is teaming up with former Smiths frontman Morrissey to design a leather-free, footwear range. “I’m working with Morrissey on a line of leather-free shoes which I’m really excited about. We are still in the early stages but the shoes could be launched next year.” [Daily Mail]
• French fashion designer Pierre Cardin was briefly hospitalized on Sunday after falling ill while waiting for a flight to Greece at a Paris airport. He was taken by ambulance to the American Hospital where he was examined and then discharged. [The AP]
• Michelle Obama has taken out the top spot in French Elle’s annual best-dressed list, beating France’s own First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in the ‘Political Chic’ category. [StyleList]
