Welcome to Fashion Capital – the UK's leading fashion portal.

The old adage “never judge a book by its cover” is never as pertinent as with FashionCapital. The site has already received three upgrades on design and navigation however its overwhelming success is the right, relevant, up-to-date and well researched content to back it up. FashionCapital also provides a unique answering service where experts from the industry are called upon to answer any specific queries you may have.

"Who's who" is a document with contact details and titles of everyone at FashionCapital. This will enable you to contact the correct person depending what information or support you would like. FashionCapital has grown incredibly and as the company continues to expand it is important to know exactly who does what.

Some of the key areas currently on FashionCapital are:

The site is constantly being developed and improved and recently, due to popular demand, we have added the new Manufacturer's Online Showroom - a first in the UK. Plus in the near future we will also be implementing further design changes and interactive elements to the site.

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Patron - Lord Stone of Blackheath

Lord Stone was raised to the peerage as, Baron Stone of Blackheath in 1997. He joined Marks and Spencer plc as a Trainee in 1966 and retired his position as joint Managing Director of the Company in 1999.

He is currently a Director of a several non-governmental organisations, a retail company and Chair of a media company, and is involved in several charities. He Chairs DIPEx which helps patients gain information on how to make the right choices.

He has a deep interest in community work based around his fascination with the juxtaposition between Art & Science, a desire to help alleviate suffering of those with illnesses and a lifelong interest in the process of creating understanding and peace in the Middle East.

Jenny Holloway - Director

Jenny Holloway has been working in the fashion industry for over twenty five years mostly in the private sector. Initially she was a buyer for Littlewoods, M&S and Principles for Women before opening her own label Retro. For almost ten years Jenny was Director of her successful business Retro UK Ltd which included retail boutiques, party plan, wholesaling to major retailers such as John Lewis, Principles and independents. Retro UK also had an excellent export business with key accounts in the Middle East and Europe .

In 2000 Jenny commenced a consultancy business and was approached to be an Industry Advisor on Government funded initiatives. In March 06 Jenny incorporated Fashion Enter Ltd.

Fashion Enter (www.fashion-enter.com) has over 1000 members with two retail boutiques; Croydon and Barking - a third is planned for Spring 08. Fashion Enter Ltd provides highly specialised support for designers today including www.fashioncapital.co.uk, a PR Dispensary service, an agency Representing, trade missions, seminars and workshops. One to one surgeries are also available. Fashion Enter also owns the Profile fashion trade event which showcases new and emerging designers and acts as a platform between Graduate Fashion Week and London Fashion Week. Profile is currently sponsored by Hobbs , Whistles, Debenhams and TopShop and is in association with Rah Productions.

Jenny comments: "Fashion is a fun and vibrant business, however, that's exactly what it is - a business. Designers, in particular, must ensure that they fully understand all areas of their product and business and working in fashion can be a minefield. It can also be a lonely place too. Designers today have to be the master of all trades and sometimes they need someone experienced to talk to who can offer quality advice. That’s exactly why we set up FashionCapital and Fashion Enter Ltd. We also work with a wide cross section of other sectors of the industry too, particularly manufacturing and logistics, therefore we can provide excellent networking opportunities to all levels of businesses throughout Clothing and Textiles.”

Jenni Sutton - Editor in Chief FashionCapital

After graduating from university with a degree in Drama and Theatre Studies Jenni knew she belonged in a creative environment but instead of perusing the acting dream followed her heart and entered the world of fashion. She then went on to study HND Fashion Design at Walsall Art and Technology College, knowing it was there she had found her passion in life.

Specialising in illustration Jenni went on to being highly commended for numerous design and illustration competitions, including a Marks & Spencer's Per Una Design Competition and a Dylon Dye design and make project.

After graduating from college with a distinction Jenni immediately started work in the dynamic world of fashion where she was lucky enough to start her fashion career at Fashion Enter & Fashion Capital.

Here Jenni has developed a passion and skill for fashion journalism and has reported live from major events such as London Fashion Week and Premier Vision in Paris for both http://www.fashion-enter.com/ and http://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/. She is also the ‘press and PR girl' and enjoys attending many events endeavouring to the spread the word about Fashion Enter and Fashion Capital.

Jenni looks forward to her future with the company ‘Fashion Capital is really growing, its great we can help so many young designers but not only that it is a portal for the whole industry so students, graduates, designers, buyers, manufactures and retailers can all benefit and help each other through us. I am very excited to be involved and can't wait for what the future holds.'

Frank, forthright queen of copy with lashings of industry experience JoJo began her fashion career in front of the camera posing for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, Elle and Cosmopolitan before re-entering education as a mature student. While studying at the London College of Fashion she worked with the Fashion Trend Forecasting service 'Trendzine' identifying trends and cultural shifts producing high street and designer trend reports. During her last year at college she landed a role with a brand new fashion portal; FashionCapital as a journalist covering a broad range of fashion articles from the latest news to interviews and catwalk reports. JoJo then went on to edit the portal as well as running a niche FashionPR company before taking time out to have a baby boy. Now based in Bath in the South West it was pure coincidence that FashionCapital was invited to launch a boutique in Milsom Place in the heart of the city to showcase up and coming designers. JoJo now manages the boutique with a small, friendly team alongside working on personal fashion related projects.

Simon Kensington - Finance Manager

Simon Kensington has been working within the accountancy industry now for the past 6 years. Before joining Fashion Enter last November he was working within a small family practice of chartered and certified accountants which is where he picked up sound knowledge of accounts and the behind the scenes workings of accountancy

Simon feel this past experience has sharpened up his skills which he now implements when being the finance manager for Fashion Enter in his day to day duties

Simon is 37 years old and lives with his partner of 11 years in Bromley. He enjoys playing Golf socialising reading and music is also a keen gardener.

Syreeta McQueen - Retail Manager

Syreeta has been working in the Fashion Enter Boutique, Barking, since 2008.

She has worked in the past as a freelance Projects and Events manager but she discovered that her heart lies in the fashion design industry.

I just love it when someone comes into the Enter boutique and I can dress them with outfits that are just perfect for them. On the occasions I have done this we have had extremely happy customers and repeat business too. I love the smile on customers faces and im happy when they are happy with a purchase. A lot of high street stores lack personal assistance but I try to embrace it.

Its exciting at Fashion Enter there is always something happening here and now we are gearing up for the Face of Barking and Dagenham which is really popular so far and then we are also all helping with Profile in New York. This is such an amazing opportunity and everyone is friendly and helpful. I feel privileged to be a part of such an exciting company and feel the only way is up!



Chris Toumbu - Assistant Manager Workshop

Chris has over 25 years experience in the fashion industry and as a small business owner knows exactly what it takes to succeed today. Based at The Workshop Chris works closely with up and coming designers by offering fantastic advice and assistance on industry production. Responsible for cutting, production lay plans, costings and sourcing Chris is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Assistant Manager and is an asset to the Fashion Enter team.



Jemima Daisy - Creative

Jemima fell into the world of fashion at a young age, modelling as a child. Her first contact with FashionCapital was through her photographic skills. After leaving school early and deciding that education was not her thing Jemima joined the FC team.

Jemima creates most of the site graphics, including homepage graphics, posters and many trends boards. Jemima has also opened the beauty section on Fashion Capital. She covers many fashion events as partying is second nature. Her life revolves around Photoshop, glitter, fake eyelashes and an extensive shoe collection.

‘I feel like I have found my calling at FashionCapital. Reporting on current trends comes naturally to me as I’m just commenting on what I see around me. Designing graphics for the site is great too… I spent so much time messing around with graphics and now it doesn’t feel like a job! I feel like I haven’t stopped learning since I started working here – one day I’ll learn the art of tidiness. I have already achieved so much and I can’t wait to excel myself again and again.’

Gonul Hussien - Head of Sample Machinists

As a very experienced sample machinist Gonul brings her speed and efficiency to The Workshop. 

Previously employed with big names like River Island, New Look, Gonul has a deep understanding and skills base she can offer designers during production. 

Working on various different types of machinery in the industry she can seamlessly advise while producing garments as well.

Nigel Rust, Business Mentor, Coach and Manufacturing Specialist 

Nigel has been working with small and medium sized businesses in a business support capacity since 2005, including several years with the London Manufacturing Advisory Service/EEF. He is now an independent Business Mentor and Coach specialising in small but growing businesses with a particular interest in fashion-related companies, having worked with both designers and manufacturers over the last few years, and having been instrumental, with Fashion Enter, City Fringe, The London College of Fashion (Centre for Fashion Enterprise), The British Fashion Council and others in supporting the fashion sector during that time.

Nigel has been running Fashion Enter’s business workshops for fashion designers since 2010 and has delivered several courses including the very popular ‘Be Business Ready 2011’ and ‘Business for Creative People’ series. In 2012 he is running the ‘Business for Fashion’ workshops at The Fashion Studio.

 As a Specialist Adviser for Fashion Enter, he also works directly with designers and manufacturers on a one-to-one mentoring, coaching or project basis.

Having run his own business Nigel is experienced in starting up, growing and establishing a business – both in the home and export markets.

Yuliana Dobreva- Pattern cutter

Yuliana has studied Garment techniques and technology in Bulgaria at Trakia University. She has 14 years experience in women’s clothing.

After university she got a job at Intertop Company as a pattern cutter for Jersey wear and she stayed there for two years. Once she gained all she could from that company she moved on to another town to find more opportunities so she can use her expertise and skills. She then started working in Optima Company for the next two years as a pattern cutter for classic woman garments. 

In 2000 a great opportunity came her way when she started working for a company called BTBulgaria which is one of the leading ladies clothing companies on the Bulgarian market. She started off as quality control on finished products and after 2 years she was transferred to the technical product development department where she developed patterns for particular styles and grading for classic and casual clothing. She worked with CAD and GRAFIS V10 system for German customers like Comma, S. Oliver, Hallhuber and Esprit. After 5 years she became the manager of the pattern cutting department where she was planning and organizing patterns and designs for production.

In 2010 Yuliana faced a challenge where she had to move to the UK and learn the language and she is now working as a pattern cutter at Fashion Enter with young UK designers and many of the UK’s main high street companies. 

 

Natalie Toppin - Apprentice

 

Natalie is 19 years old and comes from Ealing. Natalie has always had an interest for fashion design and a flair for creativity. From a

young age Natalie has always practiced textiles as a hobby, frequently finding inspiration from clothing and materials. Natalie was particularly interested in what goes on behind the fashion industry, and passionate to learn about the processes and techniques involved. Seeking to explore all of the design process; from the initial designs stages, through to the end product and sale Natalie believed the fashion and textiles apprenticeship program would be the perfect opportunity to gain this knowledge whilst in employment. Not only is Natalie interested in the creative and practical aspects of the fashion industry, she is also passionate about developing a better understanding of the business concepts in the fashion world. Natalie has been working with Fashion Enter since February 2011 and has been able to experience many different areas within the fashion industry. Natalie believes Fashion Enter is providing her with the perfect platform to progress into an exciting new career in industry once the apprenticeship program is complete.

 

 

Sam Beard - Apprentice

Sam is on the fashion apprenticeship scheme working with Fashion Enter. Sam left sixth form to join the program having always held

astrong interest in the world of fashion and I felt like he could not let this opportunity slip. Before Sam started the apprenticeship he was at a sixth form school in Bromley. Sam wanted to be working and learning at the same time and is hence why he developed such a strong interest in the scheme.

 

Sam has been working for the company since February and already within this short space of time has gathered and developed such a range of different skills including stitching and draping dresses. Sam is looking forward to learning each stage of the design cycle within the next 18 months to provide a platform for his desired future career of designing and then possibly introducing his own brand.

 

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For all finance, audit and account queries please contact BPK Associates on briankensington@btconnect.com or simon@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 462 5001



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