As FashionCapital continues to expand and take on new projects we appreciate not all of our users will find each news story relevant to them. This is why we will now split the newsletter into two sections, one highlighting industry news and the other education.
Industry
Fashion Enter to visit South Africa with asos.com
After years of behind the scenes planning a further trip to South Africa during Sanlam SA Fashion Week will take place in September. Fashion Enter will visit Johannesburg with the Buying Director and Head of Design of asos.com to review South African designers.
This is a fantastic initiative and we would like to say a huge thank you to Masana Chikeka, Deputy Director of the Department of Arts and Culture who has supported this all the way and without her help this trip would not be possible.
Expect live coverage of the event on FashionCapital each day!
For further information please click here
Leading mail catalogue
Earlier this week Director, Jenny Holloway and Sales Manager, Hayleigh Amos had a meeting with the Trading Manager of a leading mail order catalogue. Ten of our designers were shown and they are very interested in working with us. A further meeting will be scheduled at The Showroom where the buying team will then preview the selected designer's full collections. Hayleigh will be contacting the designers concerned directly with a more detailed update.
The Showroom
A womenswear buyer from a leading suburban department store visited the showroom today to review a select number of designers collection for a mid season injection for AW09. After a successful meeting she has agreed to come back in the next few weeks to view t S/S 10 collections….more to follow
Do you want to cover LFW for FashionCapital?
A Fantastic opportunity has arisen for all budding fashion journalists out there! Do you want entry to some of the top fashion shows during this seasons London Fashion Week and have your catwalk reports published on the homepage of FashionCapital? If the answer is yes then we have a fantastic competition lined up for you to win just that!
Simply submit a 300 word article on a subject of your choice with the fashion industry, source relevant images and credit accordingly then email over to jenni@fashion-enter.com. The deadline for this is 31st August. Once all entrants have been reviewed we shall pick out the very best who will then become reporters for FashionCapital for one week at LFW.
Make sure you are available during 18th – 23rd September and can make your own travel arrangements to the shows.
Good luck!
Do you need help with your Business?
We all know that the success rate of new businesses is very low and if you are a small business owner you should congratulate yourself on getting to where you are today! Now Fashion Enter is here to help and support you even further on taking your business to the next stage.
The programme involves an advisor visiting service to help you construct a personal development programme, you will then embark on a free training programme at The Workshop to further develop your skills and the first 25 designers will also receive FREE membership with Fashion Enter!
Conditions do apply and you will have to fit specific criteria but for the right business this opportunity is amazing! Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com for further information
Fat Talent Event
Long time friend, fashion goddess and up and coming RnB superstar; Chocolate Blonde will be hosting an exclusive event this Friday at the prestigious members only Cobden Club in London. This exciting event will celebrate the collaboration of up and coming music with newly emerging designers in an evening of catwalks amongst which Fashion Enter designers will feature and entertainment including our bubbly RnB singer Chocolate Blonde.
Design Cycle
Following the inimitable success of the article in the asos.com magazine featuring the Fashion Enter Workshop to show the whole process of designing a garment to production to selling, we are offering a sneak preview of the design cycle which is still currently under construction. The design cycle is nearly fully complete containing an astronomical total of 89 categories to take you through every step of the entire design process. This is the most extensive and exclusive tool on offer for designers to ensure full exploration of every avenue in fashion. Please click here to view.
Clothes Show Live 09
The Clothes Show Live 09 is set to be the biggest and best show ever with yet another host of celebrities in attendance and of course the infamous FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique. Please click here for demographics and to download the booking form for submission to be a part of the most exciting fashion and beauty event the world had to offer!
The Face of Barking and Dagenham modelling competition has hit the big time!
Leading modelling agency Mahogany Models have agreed to fly the right model for them out to Gambia to take part in a further modelling competition. * terms and conditions do apply.
The semi final takes place 22nd August so there is still chance to take part! If you are over 16, female and reside in the Barking and Dagenham area now is your chance to make your dreams come true!
Simply click here to download the application form and return to jenni@fashion-enter.com with a photograph of yourself.
To vote for your favourite model so far please click here
Education
CAD/CAM
Do not panic, applications are still open for the exclusive FREE CAD/CAM training course using Vetigraph software at the Workshop… but not for much longer. This is your chance to obtain essential knowledge and access to the software to make your design process easier eliminating the lengthy process of manually creating patterns and then grading. If you live/work in Camden, Hackney, Islington or Tower Hamlets and have yet to experience the software, you should be contacting Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk or emma@fashion-enter.com to book one of the few places left on the 5 day course. If you cannot produce an address within these areas you can still obtain the training at the fantastic offer of just £100 + VAT.
Stitch in Time
The Stitch in Time programme, now in its second batch of jobseekers eager to embark upon a career in the fashion sector are well underway in receiving job specific training in Haringey and the potential of long term employment following the two week work placement. This extensive and exclusive programme is available to unemployed jobseekers residing in the borough of Haringey. For more information please contact emma@fashion-enter.com
Diploma
Fashion Enter will be assisting with the launch of the new Diploma scheme ready for 2011 in a series of subjects including retail and creative and media. This is an exciting new initiative developed to assist 14 – 19 year olds in receiving job related learning, enhancing employability and preparing students for the workplace.
Prevista
Fashion Enter met with leading business support funders yesterday to collaborate on a series of upcoming events and seminars to be held in Croydon and further afield. Watch this space for exciting new developments.
Employment
Job of the Week
Costume Assistant
Applicant of the Week
Prof. marketeer looking for a fashion challenge
Consumer
Boutique Pick of the Week
Find this stunning contrast tulip dress by Meem in Allders and asos.com at the astonishing price of just £40.50! This gorgeous lightweight jersey tulip dress complete with both contrasting colours and fabrics perfectly aligns with the upcoming Nirvana 90s grunge look for AW09/10. The jersey background teamed with the leather centre piece of the outfit enhancing the uber chic scoop neck just oozes cool rock chic legend portraying the essential seasonal buy for the upcoming cold months.
