Joseph Kerlakian/Rex USA –Just weeks after Kristen Stewart praised Balenciaga creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, the designer has announced he’s leaving the fashion house on Nov. 30 [WWD]

–Gymnast Gabby Douglas shows off her Olympic gold medal on the cover of _Essence_‘s December ‘Women of the Year’ issue [Essence.com] –So, how did Victoria’s Secret come to the rescue in the

aftermath of superstorm Sandy? [Fashionista] –In other Sandy news, organizations helping with cleanup say the storm is not an excuse to clean out your closet and donate to victims [The Cut]

–The Kate Spade for Keds collection is coming — and it’s just as adorable as you’d imagine [Refinery29]