THE DAILY FIX: FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS MON

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REBECCA MINKOFF IS CLOSING WEARABLE TECH’S GENDER (AND STYLE) GAP – Yahoo!
“At today’s New York Fashion Week runway show, Minkoff debuted a new line of tech accessories, including a line of wallets, wristlets, and bags that charge your smartphone on the go, created in partnership with mobile accessory brand Case-Mate.”

HOW HERMÈS MAKES ITS LEGENDARY SILK TIES – Bloomberg
“The Hermès necktie has been the anchor of respectable business suits since its introduction in 1949. Christophe Goineau, artistic director of men’s silk, explains the labor-intensive process of creating the brand’s signature neckwear.”

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG DISHES ON MANOLO BLAHNIK AND CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN – Bloomberg
“Diane von Furstenberg is having a very big day. The designer’s runway show just wrapped, and her “House of DVF,” Season 2, premieres tonight. It’s no surprise, then, that the icon has a few very famous designer friends. During a recent exclusive interview  with Footwear News at the designer’s New York City studio, DVF shared some candid moments, like offering advice to a young Christian Louboutin and racking up a very large collection of Manolo Blahnik shoes (alongside Donatella Versace).”

DKNY UNVEILS NEW LOGO BEFORE NYFW FASHION SHOW – Fashion Mag
“Donna Karan International has undergone many major changes this year with the departure of its founder, Donna Karan, and the appointment of two new creative directors to replace the iconic designer. The latest major change is a new logo for DKNY, which was revealed via social media on September 9.”

HERMÈS AND JANE BIRKIN RESOLVE SPAT OVER CROCODILE HANDBAGS – theguardian
“In the moneyed and cut-throat world of French luxury goods, no brand dares lose a glamorous ambassador in a public spat over a handbag. So it was with relief that the fashion house Hermès announced on Friday it had patched things up with the actor and singer Jane Birkin, following a row over animal rights.”