British Designers Collective at Bicester Village in Oxford.

Fashion Enter is delighted to announce a new working partnership with Value Retail in the Bicester Village in Oxfordshire

Bicester Village is the leading outlet shopping destination in Europe and is visited annually by more than 3 million customers from all over the world. It is now established as a major international tourist attraction [as well as being the UK’s leading designer outlet village.

Fashion Enter will be managing Unit 34 under for Value Retail for a new concept in fashion today. Working with LFW designers unit 34 will be the Great British Designers boutique where House of Holland and Mary Katrantzou have already signed up. Full article

Do you want to design for asos.com?

The International Fashion Fusion competition has opened its doors to the whole of the UK and now anyone can enter. You just need to be 15 years or older and be able to translate your design ideas into sketches. The winner will not only have their design sold on asos.com but will also receive a 6 month placement at the leading etailer and to  work along side Madras designer Jessica Ogden. This really is the chance of a life time and should not be missed by any budding fashion designers.

Full brief and further information on the competition

FashionCapital is also delighted to welcome Deputy Director  Masana Chikeka and Lindi Ndebele, Director of Multimedia at the Department of Arts and Culture in South Africa to the UK this year to review the International Fashion Fusion programme as well as the further creative industry initiatives with Haringey Council.

FC invited to cover Copenhagen Fashion Week

Next week FC has been invited to attend Northern Europe's largest fashion event, Copenhagen Fashion Week. This will be a fantastic opportunity to review the Danish fashion industry which is fast becoming a pivotal player in placing Copenhagen on the international map. Expect daily reviews, catwalk reports, trend reports and interviews all courtesy of FashionCapital.

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Profile at Clothes Show Live DVD

In December the FashionCapital.co.uk boutique took 24 stands at the world’s largest fashion and beauty event with its talented, new and emerging designers.

We were also delighted to showcase the Profile fashion show every day to hundreds of thousands avid shoppers on the Image Catwalk. Take a look at the DVD below:

Clothes Show London

Now this is your chance to be a part of the phenomenon that is Clothes Show. This year Clothes Show London takes place at Earls Court from 25th – 27th June and FashionCapital has secured a fantastic spot with 20 stands.

Booking form. Please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com to express your interest.

The Showroom

Quick update from the Showroom where we are thrilled to receive yet further orders from the leading etailer asos.com. Great news for the designers concerned.

Don’t forget members to keep checking the weekly updates from The Showroom to ensure you are kept fully informed of all future meetings.

CAD/CAM at The Workshop

There are limited place available for the CAD/CAM course from 22nd – 26th February at The Workshop open to everyone. If you would like more information on course content and prices please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com

Design Cycle

The Design Cycle is a unique step by step phase plan taking designers through the process of creating a collection from the initial conception of an idea, through to showman samples, production, sales and feedback and review. This extensive member’s only section will ensure to maximise the potential of your ideas transpiring into a successful and sustainable business venture via the creation of your collections each season. This is a standard project template that can be used again and again and is specific to the fashion industry as a unique and thorough tool, updated on a regular basis.

New Site For the Lovers!

With Valentine’s approaching we thought it was time for some new graphics with a decidedly dreamy feel.

The gorgeous garments and romantic images are by Claire Mischevani – a couture designer in the Fashion Enter look book who has a studio in Shrewsbury.

If you are a designer with fabulous, dynamic images that you think we could use please email them to jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk for consideration

Calling all Make-Up artists

Do you want to be in the new Health and Beauty gallery?

There is a constant need for make-up and hair artists as we intend to display some of the best of you in our health and beauty gallery. If you’re interested in having your work displayed please email jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk

New contributor María Linares Ortiz

FC would like to introduce María Linares Ortiz, a young lady from Spain who lives, eats and breathes fashion. Maria is set to contribute her unique style of commenting on the world of fashion around her to FashionCapital. Already we have seen Parisian Heart whilst listening to Edith Piaf and more recently Rock Heart. Fantastically unique and breath of fresh air!

Designer updates:

FC designer Whereareyounow? Josie showcases at London Fashion Week

FashionCapital is delighted to announce that one of its very own designers will be seen at LFW this season.

The 27 yr old, who owns and designs her whereareyounow? label is excited at the prospect of showcasing on an international scale; 'London Fashion Week is all about innovative, cutting edge design and I feel that my ethos of looking different and standing out fits perfectly.

What is especially exciting is that I'll be debuting my own, original prints on the catwalk'.

Eleptheria

Reah Jervis-Xenos is the talented designer behind the up and coming print and fashion label Elephtheria. Reah combines high end fashion with exclusive Vintage inspired prints. Elephtheria derives from the Greek meaning of Freedom, and that is exactly what you can expect from this designer. You have the freedom to combine your favourite print with any garment design in order to suit your own individual taste. This allows each garment to be distinctively unique.

ASUS design competition

The competition closing date is the 7th of February and it’s going to be tight! You can still have your say on the winners!

The two winners will each win a brand new ASUS laptop!

To vote and view the last exciting few days of the competition please go to www.fashioncapital.co.uk/asuscomptetion

Barking boutique Photo Shoot

Friday 29th the boutique was transformed into a photographic studio Summa Haines on of the 1st place Winners of Face of Barking and Dagenham and Faizah Johnson, who came 2nd Place, both had a time of their life. They were transformed and treated like the Real Models they are. Dave Copper (Photographer) provided a 5 hour photo shoot.

The Real Women Model Agency will continue to support them and other aspiring models and welcome any new applicants. Please send 2 pictures and brief profile to syreeta@fashion-enter.com

Fashion Enter visits Northumberland Park School

Northumberland Park Community School is the seventh most improved school in the country and is implementing Haringey Council’s ‘Tackling Worklessness’ programme through extending the scope of its vocational subjects and increasing retention rates for year 11 students. Fashion Enter visited the school in unison with CONEL yesterday to introduce the pupils to the new 14-19 agenda for Creative and Media diplomas and to talk about the extensive services of Fashion Enter.

Retail News

Are we in for a ‘double-dip’ recession?

There’s been a dismal start to the New Year by the High Street with only Tesco’s remaining buoyant that the recession is over. Growth was only 0.1% in the period September – December 2009 despite strong Christmas trading. Many retailers discounted heavily to secure sales. Redundancies are occurring and retailers are keeping all buys tight, smaller open to buy budgets and margin is ruling the day.

Applicant of the Week

Job of the Week

Boutique Pick of the Week

For work or play this dress is perfect. The weathers ridiculously indecisive at the moment and this long sleeved number allows for cold weather! The pin striped skirt and bow are so cute. Also check out the little neck detail! This is great for everyday at the office and can be dressed up with heels and some sparkles for an evening out too. This dress is available online at www.ASOS.com and in our Fashion Enter Boutiques.

It’s by Whereareyounow? Josie x – one of our Clothes Show exhibitors. It will set you back just £65!