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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
In the Press!
British Designers at FashionCapital has hit the press this week putting the boutique and showroom in Portman Village firmly on the map! Transforming the basement into a chic gallery space for The Art of Fashion exhibition has really caught the attention of the press and fashionistas! Most impressive has been a first page feature in ES Magazine!
Review all press to date here, including coverage in Glam UK and Harpers Bazaar!
Important Workshops available!
Seven things about sick pay that you ought to know
Although just about everybody has to take some time off work for illness, there are some basic things about how sick pay works that many people don’t seem to know.
Check out this week’s article by Christopher Head, specialist adviser to Fashion Enter, by clicking here.
Christopher, a barrister with over thirty years experience in the employment field, is running a series of three short seminars, aimed at giving you a quick, clear view of the information you need to keep away from problems and trouble when you have people working for you. The seminars are running on 2nd, 16th and 30th March.
Book now for next week’s seminar – for details click here.
Be Business Ready for 2011- limited spaces now available!
Do you want to be able to market yourself and your designs to the world?
Do you want to be able to approach buyers and negotiate the best deal?
Do you want to be in control of your businesses finances?
Do you want to be able to take good business decisions based on sound information?
Do you want to feel more in control of your production?
FashionCapital specialist advisor Nigel Rust is running a fresh series of six practical workshops to help you get your business in good shape from a financial, production and sales & marketing point of view. Aimed at fashion designers who are either just starting out or have been running for a while and want to improve their business.
Review dates and workshops here
To book please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
BrandAlley Bespoke competition continues
We were once again extremely impressed with the level of applicants for the second of the BrandAlley bespoke collection projects – The Trench. Today we met with BrandAlley UK and BrandAlley France and selected the final designs.
The new project will be revealed tomorrow so please check www.fashion-enter.com for details!
London Fashion Week – AW11
The FashionCapital team has been working hard over the last week bringing you daily reviews and catwalk reports from this season’s London Fashion Week! It has been a fantastic season so a huge congratulations to all the designers!
See all coverage here!
Images by Andy Espin
Workshop 2 at Barking
Since October 2007 the Workshop based at Haringey N4 has continued to develop and is now a centre of excellence in sampling, pattern making and small run production.
Due to the overwhelming success of the Workshop Fashion Enter and fashioncapital.co.uk are now delighted to confirm that a new sampling unit has opened at Barking. There is already a dedicated team comprising of a pattern maker and machinists who are of excellent standards. The team has a combined industry working experience that spans 35 years. The team is managed by Syreeta McQueen and Syreeta is responsible for coordinating new designers work and new business start ups requirements.
Workshop 2 produced the collection for top designer Osman who recently showed at London Fashion Week in the BFC tent!
Please contact Syreeta on syreeta@fashion-enter.com and the number for Barking is 020 8507 3454.
Design a Womenswear Collection – deadline looming!
‘Design a womenswear collection’ is a design competition for creative people living in the south west of England, giving them a chance to show their creative flair to their full potential and be in with a chance to win some great opportunities with Fashion Capital. Including, the winner getting their collection produced in a professional London factory that have worked with labels such as Jaeger, Asos and Aquascutum, having it sold in British Designers Boutique and 1 year membership with Fashion Capital website.
FCboutique – new images!
The FCboutique has recently undergone a makeover with the creative direction form talented photographer Jordan Alexander. Check out the new homepage:
Attention Designers – FCBoutique.co.uk
If you haven’t yet utilised the FCBoutique.co.uk membership benefit as an additional selling avenue for your collection please contact Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk. In addition if you are already showcasing on fcboutique.co.uk you should be promoting yourselves in addition to FCBoutique.co.uk’s viral and PR campaign by informing your existing clients and stating the website as one of your stockists to further increase your exposure. If you are not already following fcboutique.co.uk on Facebook and Twitter catch us at the following addresses respectively; FCBoutique FashionCapital and @fcboutique.
Apprenticeships
The first formal lesson was given to the selected apprentices yesterday starting with the first and foremost consideration in fashion and apparel production of health and safety. The apprentices are a truly delightful troop and we are thoroughly looking forward to spending an exciting 18months ahead taking them through every aspect of the design and production process.
Guardian Live Web Chat
Fashion Enter and FashionCapital Director; Jenny Holloway was invited by the Guardian website to provide advice to budding fashion enthusiasts via a live web chat on the guardian website yesterday following on from the article “Becoming a Fashion Designer”. The Guardian commented:
‘We had a lively discussion — some of the key themes discussed were the importance of networking, having a good portfolio and how many jobs are found on spec or via word of mouth.
It was useful to hear about Jenny’s background and experience, and her advice around understanding the design cycle process was really fascinating.
It was great to hear more about Fashion Enter’s work and alert our budding fashionista readers to the organisation’s services.’
Boutique Pick of the Week
Wow the crowds with this leather trouser and slouch top combo. This gorgeous off the shoulder grey top has striking wide sleeves to show just enough arm and screams femininity for only £145. It looks great with statement dark grey leather trousers. This sexy, smouldering look can be casual or throw on a pair of heels for instant glam. You can achieve this look at the fcboutique.co.uk.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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