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Dear all,
NY Profile is really hotting up with an excellent standard of applications coming in thick and fast. NY Profile will debut in New York City with partners Nolcha on 10th and 11th September 08 during New York Fashion Week. We are delighted to accept London based International designer Ismail Erbil’s application. Remember the Swan dress worn by Bjork in 2001 at the Oscars? Well that was inspired and made by Ismail!
Profile bridges the gap between Graduate fashion Week and London Fashion Week and is an excellent platform for ladieswear, menswear and accessory designers. In the past it has attracted some highly influential people in the fashion industry. The late Isabella Blow, supermodel Lisa B and singer songwriter Gerry DeVeaux have all supported the fashion event.
We are still accepting expression of interest forms so for your opportunity to reach the bright lights of New York City click here to download form.
Calling all Fashion Graduates
 Graduate Fashion Week takes place on 8th to 12th June this year at Earls Court Exhibition Centre. FashionCapital are always present at Graduate Fashion Week to make sure graduates are given the best possible advice and support. Many are lost in the real world of the fashion industry and without the correct guidance and much needed help there are many designers who simply fail. Don't let this happen to you, we are here to help! For added press and PR for your press book prior to Graduate Fashion Week we will upload your profile and images for free on the leading portal for the industry www.fashioncapital.co.uk. Email your profile to tom@fashioncapital.co.uk and we will promote you on the site for free.
How would you like your clothes to be worn by music artists?
Those of you who are members to Fashion Enter will know about Rivkie Baum. Rivkie produces some fantastic style inspiration boards for our readers. Rivkie is a stylist in her own right and has just been contracted to style an unsigned music band for the cover of their new single which is predicted mass play! The band is currently unsigned, however the single has already been passed to Radio 1 and they are being mentored by the head of EMI.
Here comes the exciting bit…
Rivkie has asked if FashionCapital designers would like to have the chance of having their clothes worn by the band members. This unique opportunity is available to members only and for just £10 it really is worth it. Click here for membership details.
Croydon Fashion Festival
June will see the launch of Croydon's first ever official Fashion Festival. Croydon Fashion Festival promises to be a big hit with local audiences. A series of catwalk shows, exhibitions and other special events will get underway on the 16th June and run on till the 22nd.
The event is being hosted by the Croydon BID (Business Improvement District) team, a business led initiative for Central Croydon. The Fashion Festival will be working closely with Croydon College, particularly in relation to the catwalk shows, workshops and seminars, assisting the students to gain valuable exposure, skills and knowledge.
It is during this event that FashionCapital's The Face of Croydon final will take place. We have already had some very promising girls enter so if you think you have what it takes click here to download the application form.
MAD (Makeup&Design)
 FashionCapital will be attending MAD (Make-up and Design) fashion show tomorrow evening at Warwick Arts Centre in Coventry.
MAD UK 2008 is an innovative and exciting sculptural costume design competition that is now in its fifth year. It culminates in MAD UK Live, a flamboyant, contemporary choreographed performance where the competition finalists' are showcased and judged in a spectacular live show.
Watch this space for FashionCapital's full report
Eastbury students in Style Show
Last week we reported on Eastbury Comprehensive School's fantastic Style Show; an accumulation of their hard work and talent. Fashion Enter have been working with the students as part of the Getting it Right First Time initiative in a series of workshops and seminars. The show was a resounding success. Congratulations of all the students.
Patron Lord Stone delighted to welcome delegates from South Africa
The Patron of Fashion Enter Lord Andrew Stone will be introducing the South African delegates to the London Fashion Scene on their reciprocal visit to London. Lord Stone will meet with Masana Chikeka form the Department of Arts and Culture and the other delegates at the Houses of Parliament to commence their unique insight to London's fashion industry.
Allude designs
Allude Designs are a cutting edge label with many years experince. They are members of FashionCapital and hope to continue the strong support we provide for them.
‘We have been working with FashionCapital ever since we went to the Clothes Show Live with them in 2005. It's a great resource and we are hoping to open up a boutique shortly as a joint partner in the West Midlands. In this area there are 100s of talented designers who just need the opportunities that London has and we are in dialogue with Mike Barton who is Business Advisor at Advantage West Midlands to discuss all kinds of projects.'
Boutique Pick of the Week
Indulge in the blissful caress of the gentle summer breeze in this perfectly preppy seasonal stunner by T & Cake. Taken from their "Dancing Spirits" collection and inspired by their passion for working with disadvantaged groups in South Africa, T & Cake have combined their ethical values with raw designer talent to create this seasons hottest must have, so paint the town pink in this playful little number and enjoy. Found at Croydon Boutique for £32.99.
Untill next time, have a great week
All the team at FashionCapital x
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