NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
How to Succeed in Fashion Today seminar
On 30th March 2011 Fashion Enter’s seminar on ‘How to succeed in the Fashion Industry’ will take place providing that all important advice to up and coming designers.
The seminar consists of a series of guest speakers as well as the Fashion Enter team discussing all the services and support available. The day long seminar is ideal for both new members and those thinking about becoming a member to Fashion Enter and FashionCapital as not only is it an opportunity to meet face to face with the team but also expert industry advice revealed. There is also a visit to The Workshop to review the facilities and meet with the Production Manager.
Please click here for the full agenda, times and venue
This seminar costs £50 plus vat for all members to FashionCapital and at a cost of £150 plus vat for non members.
Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com to book your place.
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
Profile at the May Fair hotel
Profile is back and this year sees its 10 year anniversary! If you are a designer and would like to showcase your collection at the prestigious May Fair Hotel on 8th September 2011 to an exclusive guest list of press and buyers please fill out the expression of interest form here and return to jenni@fashion-enter.com

Trench Sale ends this weekend, don’t miss your chance to buy!
Please follow the link to The Le Lab site to view the range of exclusive Trenches and show your support by voting for your favourite designer and shop for the classic wardrobe staple!
Start shopping NOW!

Summer Dress Brief for BrandAlley
If you are an independent designer please check out the next project in the BrandAlley Bespoke series ‘The Summer Dress’
We are looking for your interpretation of a Summer dress with a unique point of difference that is designer and not high street, yet wearable, rather than for the catwalk. Bear in mind the BrandAlley customer as well as the French market in general.
of April so get your designs and samples in now!! Please email any queries to Lynsay@fashion-enter.com
Please follow the link to see the brief
http://bit.ly/e2l5I3

The Showroom update – Buyers meetings
The meeting went well with Asos, they are keen on a few designers but we need to see more brands and we will be having another meeting early April. Designers who submitted collections will all get feedback in the next few days. If you are interested in showing to Topshop next week or Asos in April and also American retailer LF Stores who have 26 stores across the U.S then please email lynsay@fashion-enter.com with images, prices and press on your brand as soon as possible to be considered.
Apprenticeships
Fashion Enter Apprenticeships received a mention in Drapers magazine this week in the Save our Skills Special. If you are interested in employing an apprentice or for applying to become one for the next cohort starting in June please contact Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk or call 020 8462 9620.
Calling all Employers! Do you need a quality Apprentice?
Date: 31st March Venue: The Workshop Time: 10.00 – 12.00 or 14.00 – 16.00
Fashion Enter will be hosting an open day dedicated to employers to highlight the benefits of employing an apprentice for just £100 per week who will receive training 1 day a week at the Workshop. The event will provide details of what to expect when employing an apprentice, have the opportunity to meet current apprentices and trainers to find out moiré about the content of the course that will be running alongside the 18 month employment whilst presenting a portfolio of CV’s from apprentices who have applied for the next cohort to start in June.
To RSVP please email apprenticeships@fashioncapital.co.uk and for more information on the programme please click here.

Bath in Fashion
Bath in Fashion has kicked off and commencing the proceedings was our very own Jenny Holloway. Her ‘Behind the Seams’; from design sketch to shop floor was packed to standing and Jenny was mobbed for her expertise at the end. We have now given the Bath Spa University 2nd Year students their external brief project and we are excited to see what creations will emerge for either the Clothes Show market or ASOS Black label.
Voting continues with our South West Womenswear Design Competition and we will be making our final decision on the winner in the coming week.
Coming up; we will be showing at Fashion & Fizz, a catwalk and champagne extravaganza set against the Roman Baths and taking part in Bath’s live mannequin event this Saturday 26th, pics to follow next week.

FCboutique.co.uk
Check out the fabulous new spring summer pieces from the Designers@FashionCapital Boutique. On such a beautiful day in London we hope you are taking advantage of the sun to start building up your summer wardrobe with all the latest trends. Click here to start shopping now!
FC menswear
The Preparations for fcMenswear Week – 30/3/2011 – 6/4/2011 are well underway with the final editing of our first ever photoshoot coming to a finish. What to expect over fcMenswear week is Spring/Summer 2011 Trend, Style, Tailoring and LifeStyle reports preparing us all for this Summer’s Fashion Show that is Life! Profiles of new team members, interview with Menswear designer Mark Johnson, an introduction to ‘TheFace’ of fcMenswear and Much, Much More!
‘Like’ us on Facebook to get access to the latest articles as soon as they go up. FCMenswear https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/industry/menswear
Follow these links to the latest menswear articles:
Boys Don’t Wear Makeup
Drop It Like Its Hot
Monochrome Menswear

Creative Design Service
Are you in need of branding, re-branding or just a few stationary staples designed? FashionCapital.co.uk now offer a graphic design service to fashion companies to help them achieve professional results with professionally designed business cards, compliment slips, letter heads, advertising web banners and brand logos. Prices start at £60+VAT and a group package is £399+VAT For this you get a quick turn around, choice in design and a completely personalised service – we can even organise the printing for you! More information can be found on the FashionCapital.co.uk website.
Thinking of Advertising of FashionCapital.co.uk?
This is a short breakdown of the pricelist – for more information on what we offer please Click Here
Price List Newswire Feature – £600 per feature Large Banner – £50 per 100,000 page impressions – fixed rate – £75pw (Front and Inner Pages) Small Banner – £40 per 100,000 page impressions – fixed rate – £60pw (Front and Inner Pages) Right-hand Boxes – £37.50 per 100,000 page impressions – Fixed rate of £56.25pw (Inner pages Only) Presszone – £700 per Annum (12 month contract minimum) Newsbites – Prices available upon application Advertorial – £600 for interview plus review (£200 for a link to be posted on the newswire)Product Review – £300 for a review of a particular product or product category e.g. Women’s tops We are happy to negotiate Marketing Solutions – individual marketing packages to include articles, newswire mention, advertising etc. *The cost of the package deal stands at £2,000 per month on either a 6 or 12 month contract (negotiable).* We are here to provide you with different advertising opportunities for you to select your most beneficial option and utilize the extensive traffic through The UK’s online portal for the industry. We are offering Introductory Offers on all advertising on FashionCapital.co.uk
Contact – Christopher – advertising@fashioncapital.co.uk for further details.
Boutique Pick of the Week
This delectable chocolate and cream colour block dress is great for staying sophisticated at work throughout the warmer months and can easily be transferred into an after work cocktail environment.

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