NEWSLETTER
Dear All
Celeb Spot – Girls Aloud star dons Fashion Capital designer skirt!
The UK's number one glamorous girl group of the noughties looked fabulous on the Paul O'Grady Show singing their latest single "I don't speak French". Not only are the gorgeous Girls Aloud ladies famous for their music but we have also become accustomed to relying on the frivolous five for key style advice and it's clear to see why. In a consortium of high waisted skirts, Sarah Harding's geometric retro approach is in a league of its own and can be found in our very own Enter Boutique in Croydon! Whereareyounow? is the label behind the retro number.
International attraction
Fashion Capital is now attracting international fame and fortune with more and more worldwide member's subscribing. Laurance Rassin from New York is one designer to look out for and he recently joined Fashion Capital. Laurance already supplies Saks Fifth Avenue nationwide in America and now he is set to take on the UK.
‘His sophisticated, one of a kind artwork silkscreened onto quality fabrics results in original garments and accessories that every woman will love! It's evident that he puts heart and soul into his many talents including art, clothing, and original music. Laurance has a unique and fresh vision that does not come along very often in this industry!' Laurie De Jong President, LDJ Productions
For the full article on Laurance please click here
FC Boutique
Don't forget all Fashion Enter members and full Fashion Capital members are entitled to a FREE e-commerce boutique on Fashion Capital! There are thousands of designer's websites in the world however they will not succeed unless there is substantial traffic and this is exactly what Fashion Capital can provide for your boutique. With 5.5.million hits a month from 60 000 unique users we are here to help you.
Tom our researcher and IT expert is on hand if you have any problems, ‘If anyone is worried about setting up the ecommerce boutique I am here 100% to help you get the boutique up loaded and online. It's a very simple process but I know some designers are just not good with computer programs. You can call me directly too on 020 8462 9620.'
Trends
Trends are key to Fashion Capital. We know how important and inspirational our trends have demonstrated in the past and this is why Vanessa, our trend specialist is busy creating her Spring/Summer 09 trend boards. Just for you here is a sneak preview of what full members can expect to see.
Stephen Timms MP Visit to Enter Boutique
Last Friday saw a very successful event held at the Enter Boutique in Barking. Having launched Fashion Capital in 2001 the Rt. Hon Stephen Timms, MP for East ham, Minister of State for employment and welfare reform, visited the boutique in a celebration of our progression. Deeply impressed and not at all inclined to dash off, the Minister was glad to listen and talk at depth with the assembled group of students, designers and dignitaries.
"I am delighted to be here today, and impressed by the quality of the goods Fashion Enter is offering. London is today the world's leading city – a centre for enterprise and for art and design which draws gifted people from all over the world. It is great to see so many young and talented designers being given a chance, encouraged and supported by Fashion Enter as they make their way in the fashion industry. The fashion business offers great opportunities. I commend Fashion Enter for providing a vital support network for young designers, and in doing so, giving London fashion a boost. I wish you all great success." Stephen Timms MP for East ham, Minister of State for employment and welfare reform.
Local newspapers Barking Post and Barking Recorder were both on hand to cover the event and even BBC Online have confirmed their coverage.
Joshua charity fashion show
On 27th April, 15 Fashion Capital designer's collections will feature in a glamorous fashion show called The Joshua Foundation Fashion Show to raise money for the charity. The event will take place at the exclusive club, Volstead, close to Piccadilly Circus and is hosted by Miss Universe UK contestant Paula Hector.
The event promises to be high profile and will be excellent exposure for the chosen designers.
Our American partner Nolcha visit UK
We would just like to saw a warm welcome to Kerry Bannigan CEO of Nolcha who will be arriving in the UK tomorrow to discuss the final details for the Profile fashion event. Profile will be going to New York in September during New York Fashion Week. We are all very excited here and once the final meetings have taken place we will be able to reveal more!
Brunel University and Design Plus
A new initiative held at the Museum of Brands for professionals interested in knowledge development about effective branding strategies. Brunel University and Design Plus are pleased to offer a series of three one-day courses, aimed at giving professionals involved in marketing, branding and design, a cutting-edge advantage over their competitors.
The dates are
- – June 19th,
- – July 23rd
- – September 16th
Contact for full details: maria.neves@designplus.org.uk and quote ‘FCAPITAL' on your enquire to claim your discount fees.
Hyperlinks:
Brunel: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/sed/conf/bsw
Museum of Brands: http://www.museumofbrands.com/whatson.html
Westfocus: http://www.westfocus.org.uk/WestFocus/Home_3.aspx
Boutique Pick of the Week
It's party time! And what better way to celebrate Enter Boutique's second birthday than hitting the town in this traffic stopping stunner. Thin bands are the new high waist clincher of the season and combined with the ever so feminine rah rah skirt detail provides the ultimate sexy yet sophisticated silhouette. After a long arduous week at work why not join in with the festivities at Croydon this weekend and look nothing less than fabulous. Joe Blake's stunning red dress can be found in the Enter boutique and online at http://www.enter-boutique.com/ for just £65.
Until next time, have a great week
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