Dear all,

Limited spaces are left so do not miss out on this opportunity to exhibit at the critically acclaimed fashion event Profile at FashionExpo this year.

Profile now going into its 10^th season will take place on 19^th November at the Business Design Centre and is a perfect platform for new and emerging fashion designers.

Click here for further information and to download an application form

Live from New York City

Next week FashionCapital will be reporting live from the big apple. NY Profile hits the New York fashion scene on 11^th September and we will be there to give you the low down on events across the Atlantic Ocean.

NY Profile compare announced

NY Profile in association with Nolcha, sponsored by asos.com, will be compared by hot fashion property Brad Batory aka Indashio of VH1's Glam God with Vivica.A.Fox. Judges on the show include Philip Bloch and Melanie Bromley – US Weekly Bureau Chief.

Celebrity stylist Indashio has worked with some of the most beautiful women in the industry including Nicky Hilton, Vanessa Carlton, Kim Kardashian and Brittany Gastineau to name a few. With features in Marie Claire, Bravo, ABC, BET, Fashion TV, WWD and more Indashio definitely has the eye for fashion.

Not only hitting the headlines as a stylist Indashio's work as an emerging fashion designer is being recognised. The media darling will welcome the selected British designers to NYC for a glittering evening of fabulous fashion at the Gala evening on 11^th September

Indashio stated, "I am honoured to be invited by Nolcha to host this event and to see the international talent that will be display by the British designers."

For more information about this event contact info@nolchafashionweek.com

Your chance to meet TopShop

Thursday 4th September 2008 14.00 -16.00 hrs

City Marketing Suite, 29 Basinghall Street EC2

This is a unique opportunity for you to meet one of the leading ladies in Topshop today. Eimear Hawker is a designer by trade and is now the SNR tech manager for Topshop as such she plays a very influential role in the design and selection process within Topshop. Eimear has also been involved with the opening of the new Broadway New York boutique for Topshop can pass on some vital information for you designers selected for Profile.

Nigel Rust of LMAS will also be a the seminar too – previously in manufacturing himself Nigel will pass on hot tips for your production and manufacturing to ensure you have minimal quality problems for the future orders.

These spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis so please email both emily@fashioncapital.co.uk and jenni@fashion-enter.com today to confirm attendance.

Jean Muir Exhibition

FashionCapital endeavours to bring you all the latest news, reviews and exhibitions taking place around the country.

This autumn National Museums Scotland launches a new exhibition celebrating the work of acclaimed British fashion designer, Jean Muir (1928-1995).

Jean Muir: A Fashion Icon presents selected highlights from National Museums Scotland's priceless Jean Muir collection. The exhibition contains elements of her design, manufacturing and marketing processes, showcasing sketches, pattern pieces, a toile (trial garment),fabric samples and 30 finished garments and accessories.

The exhibition will allow visitors to explore all aspects of Jean Muir's work from design and manufacture to promotional activities. Considered one of the world's greatest dressmakers and famed for her classic style and elegance.

Eco Bags Design Competition

Time is running out and the Eco Bags competition continues to hot up regardless of the Autumnal temperatures settling in. This is YOUR opportunity to make a difference in the world today; by creating an inspirational image to feature in Croydon's Eco Expo event you can encourage the reduction of plastic bag consumption within the borough and the creator of the winning design wins a whopping £250 goody bag!!! Unleash your creative juices and aim to inspire as the summer draws to a close, all entries must be submitted with your name, age, address and telephone number to either emily@fashioncapital.co.uk or:

Enter Boutique

Unit 2 Centrale Shopping Centre

21 North End

Croydon

Surrey

CR0 1TY

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The Knowledge Bank reports essential industry information and advice to www.fashioncapital.co.uk users; by providing the latest information from financial backing and CSR to legislation and even design this unique hub of prime data will undoubtedly assist your business and enhance your profitability via our extensive hub of daily activity.

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Face of Barking winner announced

Congratulations to the winner of the Face of Barking and Dagenham, the stunning Samantha Wright is unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances unable to feature in the Profile's New York debut. Yasmeen Robinson who came in a close second place will venture on the once in a lifetime trip the Big Apple to feature in the Profile catwalk show held within New York Fashion Week and in association with Nolcha. Both winners of the Face of Croydon and Barking and Dagenham are due to jet set next week, with extensive press coverage reporting on the event, who knows, we may just have found the next Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell, best of luck to both beautiful ladies

Click here for the full article on the finals of the Face of Barking and Dagenham and Model Search

New specialist to join FC

Rose Sinclair is the design director of Sinclair Consultancy and is set to join FashionCapital's team of specialists always on hand to answer your specialist subject questions.

The consultancy offers a unique range of design services and training courses direct to the Design and Design Education sectors.

Eastbury Comprehensive School students have been sitting down every Monday morning to put pen to paper and write to the unfortunate fashion students of Project Gateway in South Africa.

‘Some of our students have been communicating with students from South Africa recently who must have very different backgrounds from them but at the same time they must be interested in so many of the same things!! Our students have been quite excited about interacting with others teenagers their age, particularly as South Africa is culturally very different and they will be able to learn a great deal from exchanging information. It's a project that will really develop their understanding of lifestyles around the world and very different to previous projects they have been involved in.'

Bobbi Kumari – Head of Textiles

This is such a wonderful project taking place. FashionCapital will continue to provide updates on this heart warming collaboration.

Boutique Pick of the Week

Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x

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