NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Combat the Downturn Doom and Kick Start your 2009 with Enriching Education
FashionCapital.co.uk is in collaboration with Pascal’s College to provide FREE essential industry education in a series of enterprise based fashion qualifications. Open days will commence in January in two locations, offering the opportunity for potential students to meet with tutors and ask any pressing questions about the courses available and review the extensive selection of equipment ranging from embroidery machines to Vetii Graph CADCAM and many more. Not only are these globally recognised NVQ qualifications FREE, subject to applicants criteria, the winning combination of educational body Pascal’s College and industry experts FashionCapital.co.uk provide the perfect match to proactively integrate industry with education for students to gain a real insight into the market. Please click here to select from a variety of NVQ Level 1 and 2 Units to view. Please contact Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk to reserve your place.
Open Days
Date: Wednesday January 14th
Time: 10:15am – 12:00pm
Venue:
The Workshop
Unit 5 Mavros House
95 Vale Road
North London
Haringey
Date: Saturday January 10th
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue:
Pascal’s College
137 High Street
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 1AG
Eryca Freemantle – Beauty Editor at FashionCapital.co.uk
The stunning former model and international make up artist to the stars; Eryca Freemantle is the latest edition to the team at the UK’s online portal for the fashion industry. A designated Health and Beauty section is now featured within the left hand side navigation in which Eryca will provide her inimitable knowledge to our readers. Not only has Eryca worked with Hollywood darlings, Yasmin Le Bon, Whitney Houston and Seal, Eryca’s passion for creating equal opportunities within the market in choice of shades available has earned her global admiration and a place in history having attended the Global Banking Alliance for Women as the only representative from her field. Eryca’s sheer drive to create make up shades from white to black has lead to extensive publicity and she is looking for a collaborative company to achieve her dream of equality in industry. Top international make up artist’s accredited and certified courses running for companies and individuals please contact info@facethefactsuk.com .
Asos.com
Another meeting with leading online retailer asos.com has been set up for 29th January at 2pm at the Kingston Showroom. The womenswear buyer will be on the hunt for the latest up and coming designer collections. Please submit images to Hayleigh@fashion-enter.com with the wholesale and RRP prices, please also prepare samples if your garments are selected for viewing and all specification sheets must be completed by 26th January.
Christmas Eve at Enter Boutique in Croydon
To celebrate the lift off of a certain Mr Clause on Christmas Eve last week, the Enter Boutique in Croydon was transformed into a festive fashion party haven. With Ibiza famed DJ Reigns featuring a fabulous set of incredible tracks whilst introducing his own fashion label to the adoring Croydon public, his stunning range of encrusted diamante Obama T-Shirts went down with a storm. A truly fantastic experience to remember by all, the hub of Enterrsquo;s perfect fashion music combo attracted the crowds and resulted in record sales thanks to the amazing line up by DJ Reigns himself and the gorgeous seasonal stock provided by Fashion Enter designers this Christmas. The talented DJ Reigns is no stranger to FashionCapital.co.uk and is currently in discussion to unleash his creative flair at the Clothes Show London so watch this space.
Vanessas Look Spy
If you cannot stand the post mince pie mayhem throughout High Streets across the nation to stock up for 2009, do not panic! Vanessa Camelia is on the ball providing you with the latest must have bargain bonanzas so you can avoid the stress of finding the perfect dress when we can point you in the right direction. Our trend expert has given her weekly Spy articles throughout the year to members only however as a special sneak peek festive treat, this New Years Eve party extravaganza is available to be viewed by all and our clothing connoisseur has got it right again! So check it out here and ensure you shine like the star you are all the way to 2009!
Economic Update
As you can expect, only more doom and gloom to report on this front as a shocking unemployment prediction of 600,000 people are set to fall victim to the downturn. The housing market sees a 15 consecutive month decrease, and fell 1.9% in November bringing the total annual drop to 12.2%. The British pound falls to a record low against the Euro and equal to at some airports and on the High Street, leaving holiday makers jet setting to Europe with less value for money than ever before. KPMG has released estimates reporting over 150,000 individuals will face bankruptcy or enter official debt arrangements in 2009. So tighten those financial belts this year and hold onto your hats for a bumpy ride.
Boutique Pick of the Week
Grace whatever party you wish to attend this evening in this timelessly elegant seasonal stunner. With Bellaninas innovative twist on the familiar pussy bow, frills and ruffles trend seen throughout 2008, these delightful and perfectly placed flounce trims offer an aura of innocence in this uber sexy mini dress. Whether you dance your way to 2009 in the clubs at a party or having a nice and relaxed dinner with friends, our last Boutique Pick of the Week this year will fully equip you to look fabulous at any occasion worth attending throughout the following year ahead. So kick up your heels and enjoy 2008 just one last time!
Have a fabulous New Years Eve!
Until 2009
All the team at FashionCapital.co.uk
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