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NEWSLETTER
Dear all
The Face of Croydon links with Fashion TV!
The modelling competition running up a storm in Croydon can exclusively reveal that Divinity Model Management will be on the panel of judges. Divinity Models are collaborating with the prestigious Fashion TV to launch its worlds first model competition ‘Model Evolution 2008'. All events will be filmed and aired by Fashion TV and the winner of The Face of Croydon will win automatic entry into the world class competition!
This is amazing for The Face of Croydon applicants bringing the competition into high profile.
The final will take place on June 21st during Croydon's Fashion Festival. Croydon Town Centre will host the borough’s largest and most inspirational fashion event to date, organised by The Croydon Town Centre BID (Business Improvement District). The Croydon Fashion Festival will be an entirely new creative experience featuring catwalk shows from the leading high street fashion houses and independent retailers, alongside home grown talent from the graduates of Croydon College and local designers.
Click here for more information on ‘Model Evolution 2008'
Sshhhhh…it's coming………The FashionCapital Facelift!
FashionCapital is set for a facelift with a re-launch of exciting new graphics and new navigation. Expect to see a much more chic FC with the latest high tec web applications. Launch date set for early June so keep your eyes peeled.
Warehouse A/W 08
Last night FashionCapital was invited to review high street retailer Warehouse's Autumn/Winter collection 08. Aptly set in a large Warehouse the collection was showcased on a series on mannequins stood on an earthy faux grass floor with quaint stepping stones leading you up and down the aisles. Overall a highly sophisticated evening of fashion, freebies and of course champers!
For the full article and to see what you can expect for the winter months from Warehouse click here
FashionCapital Designers showcase at Miss Universe Fashion Show
Last Sunday 27th April selected FashionCapital designers had the opportunity to showcase their collections at the Joshua Foundation Charity Fashion Show organised by Miss Universe contestant Paula Hector. The fashion show took place at exclusive nightclub Volstead.
Natasha Wright, Uma Jane, Fanni Ann, Girls Night In, Romeo Pires, T & Cake, Urban Buzz, Ruby Rocks, Trollied Dolly, Whereareyounow? and Fashion Enter Essentials all had their garments on show. Great publicity for each of them!
Photographs coming soon
This week's Retail News
UK retail sales plummet in March. The volume of retail sales fell 0.4 per cent in March – the biggest decrease since January 2007, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Retail in the UK is really suffering at the moment. Constant reports of sales dropping and the increased popularity of online shopping means the high street is entering a recession. Sir Philip Green has already warned us to expect some high profile downfalls.
Retailers such as Primark and Matalan continue to sell tops at the cut down price of £3 or less. How can this be possible when we all know the fabric alone must cost more than this? Only last September two major British high street retailers launched inquiries into allegations that workers producing clothes for their stores are being exploited. Cut-price fashion store Primark and baby specialist Mothercare announced the probes after an investigation into pay and conditions in Bangalore found that factory workers are being paid as little as 13p an hour, and can work up to 48 hours a week.
These stores continue to provide the consumer with these seriously low priced garments. Disposable fashion may the thing of the moment but surely the consumer will soon realise exclusivity and quality costs a little more?
South African delegates to visit UK
After our very successful visit to South Africa in March, the South African companies we made excellent contact with are taking part in a reciprocal visit to London. FashionCapital are organising an in depth review of the London fashion scene to give our South African delegates a unique insight into one of the world's greatest fashion capitals. They will meet with retailers, manufacturers and other leading companies in the industry. From the delegation will be Masana Chikeka the Sector Manager of the Department for Arts and Culture. Masana is extremely influential in the fashion industry in South Africa. We are delighted that Masana will be attending and look forward to showing her and the other delegates what London has to offer.
Click her for Masana's profile
FashionCapital – here to help you
Last week director Jenny Holloway spoke at the Designer Forum conference as part of a series of conferences for fashion and textile graduates. At FashionCapital we are here to support and provide guidance to students and graduates. The fashion industry can be extremely difficult to succeed in and without the correct support graduates often find themselves at a loss. We are here to help and with our team of specialists and expert knowledge on the industry can ensure you are on the right tracks.
Mira Kakad, a Fashion Design gradate from UCCA attended Jenny's presentation and later commented:
‘First of all I would like to say a big THANK YOU for just doing what you do! I attended your presentation at RIBA with the designer forum on Thursday 24th April. After your presentation I felt good and bad! Bad because I realised that there is so much I should have done after I graduated…And good because you are here to help young designers like me to get out there! So thank you once again! The first thing I did when I got home that day is registered with your site.'
click here for Mira's profile
Boutique Pick of the Week
The glorious splash of colour injected into our lives by the subtle sprouting of delicate cherry blossom trimmings blanketing Mother Nature's Kingdom has given true inspiration to this weeks Boutique must have. So take florals to the next level in this deliciously scrumptious flirty number, not only has Joe Blake created the most mouth wateringly delightful Spring Summer print, if you're slightly lacking in the "Va va voom" department, you can cheat and create your dream curves with the secret hidden netting beneath the skirt. This charmingly cheeky dress can be found on http://www.enter-boutique.com/ and in the Croydon branch for just £65.
Until next time, have a great week!
All the team at FashionCapital x
Profile: Mira Kidad – Fashion Graduate
Born in India and brought up in Portugal, I come from a multi cultural background. Growing up with such rich inspiring culture and tradition around me, I always had an inclination towards design. [More->>]
So you are at that all important buyers meeting…
Thank you for all the brilliant comments we received last week regarding the member's article for how to prepare for your buyers meeting. This week we are reviewing how to make the actual meeting a success and come out with a win win! [More->>]
Looks SPY 3
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