NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Asos.com shows Support for Fashion Enter
Fashion Enter has worked closely with asos.com for the last three years and last week a press release was issued highlighting this close collaboration. This is great news for everyone involved:
Asos Leads Fashion Industry Skills Support
Profile at the May Fair hotel
Profile is back and this year sees its 10 year anniversary! Exciting news here is that a leading hair company has expressed interest in sponsoring Profile – watch this space!
We have already received a record number of entries but there is still time to get your application in! 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. A screening date will be set soon so be prepared to present your samples to a panel of industry experts.
Do you Need Access to Cost Effective Skilled Labour?
As the recession continues to bite, business remains a struggle and change is the only constant, it is essential to create and utilise innovative ways of increasing profit margins in the current climate. This is therefore the perfect time for you to employ a skilled and eager apprentice to support your company for just £100 per week! Apprentices are aged 16-24 and hence hail from the Y generation typically renowned for their adaptability and familiarity with the developing world of technology, communications and media, therefore providing invaluable knowledge and insight to the inevitably changing trends associated with consumer attitudes and perspectives.
For more information on employing an apprentice before minimum wage rates increase in October, contact apprenticeships@fashion-enter.com
How to Succeed in Fashion Today –date change now taking place 11th May
Fashion Enter’s all-day seminar to help new designers succeed in the industry has fast become a resounding success and a new date for the next seminar has been set.
On 11th May a series of guest speakers and the Fashion Enter team will be revealing their expert industry knowledge. The seminar is ideal for designers thinking about becoming a member with Fashion Enter as it provides an opportunity to meet with the team and learn about the services and support available to them. The day also offers a unique insight in topics such as production, marketing, important documentation and how to maximise sales.
Email jenni@fashion-enter.com for further info and to book your place now!
BE BUSINESS READY IN 2011 – NEW WORKSHOP
WRITING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
Do you need to attract an investor to get your business off the ground?
Do you need finance from your Bank?
Do you need to convince other people that your business plans are realistic?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you need a formal business plan. This workshop is a step-by-step guide to writing an effective business plan for your fashion business.
Requested by delegates from previous ‘Be Business Ready’ workshops, this new workshop is aimed at fashion designers who are either just starting out or have been running for a while and who need to formalise their plans, primarily to satisfy potential investors or funders.
Further info and how to book
Clothes Show Live 2011
FashionCapital is delighted to confirm it will be once again returning to the world’s largest fashion and beauty event Clothes Show Live!
Taking place at the NEC from 2nd – 7th December 2011, not only will the FashionCapital boutique be a popular hotspot with the 185,000 consumers over the 6 day event, but designers taking a stand will also be put forward to showcase on the Image Catwalk with Profile!
Floor plan and cost of stands will be available soon but to express your interest now please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
Summer Dress BrandAlley deadline 12th April
Thanks for all your entries we have seen some beautiful designs! We are still going to accept entries until Friday this week so if you are running late then we will still accept them until then providing that you have completed all the criteria in the Submission pack. Any Submission packs that have not been filled out will be void and we will not show them in the meeting.
Please follow the link below to the project page to download the Submission pack, size chart, terms and conditions and also the brief if you have not done so already.
Review the brief
Please email any queries to showroom@fashion-enter.com
Apprenticeships
The Apprenticeship programme provides the perfect platform to launch your career in the fashion industry. Having attracted a host of employers including Asos.com and Jaeger and Aquascutum, the Level 3 qualification not only equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to stand you in great stead of succeeding and progressing in the fashion industry, you will also gain invaluable work experience and contacts simultaneously.
If you are interested in applying for the second cohort starting in June, please email your CV to apprenticeships@fashion-enter.com which MUST provide your date of birth and itemise your qualifications and grades. Please click here to ensure you fit the eligibility criteria.
BD@FC – Bath
Greetings from Bath! It seems retail is weather reliant as once the sun starts shinning and the breeze warms up shoppers will happily roam the streets donning their favourite pair of sunglasses. We have definitely noticed a pick up in trade over the last few weeks and long may it continue. Best sellers include: Jolaby draped dresses, cropped linen jackets by Belles of London and chiffon cocktail dresses by Bora Aksu.
As for our external degree project with 2nd Year Bath Spa students we have invited them over to the Workshop and Factory in London next week for their mid-project crit. Jenny and I are looking forward to seeing their initial research and designs. More about this next week.
Until then stay stylish.
The Great British Wedding event – W1
On the 28th April 2011 British Designers @ Fashion Capital, 2 Seymour place, W1H 7NA, will be holding The Great British Wedding event. We will be showcasing designer bridal collections, Bridesmaids collections, Men’s suits & mother of the bride outfits along with the opportunity to sample some wedding cake & try on bridal accessories, surrounded by some beautiful flower arrangements. The event will be open to the public from 1pm on the day.
If you are a designer and would like to be involved please contact Megan@fashion-enter.com.
FCBoutique
Have you jumped on the Jolaby band wagon yet? If not, you are most certainly missing out on a collection of volumous bustle dresses which flatter the figure by accentuating and enhancing natural female curves in a range of versatile colours for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for something fun and bright for the summer or something more demure you can wear to work and then hit the cocktail bars, then you need to start shopping for the unique Jolaby style. Click here to start your weekly indulgence now.
Asos.com press day
Today the leading etailers press day takes place and FashionCapital will be there to review the fantastic work our very Workshop has produced. With 40 samples, 25 patterns and some samples taking two days to produce the level of expertise and quality is supreme.
If you are a designer and looking for production fast and at a high quality please click here
The Fashion Studio – Professional Photographic shoots from £350!
Low cost professional photoshoots for new designers in need of look books – trend based photography and styling offered in a studio or on a mutually decided location. All shoots tailored to your needs and wants. Click here for previous work :
Contact Jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk for more details
Fc menswear
With fcMenswear Week over we would like to Thank You for all the support and ‘likes’ on our Facebook page and articles. This doesn’t mean that fcMenswear is going to fade into the background though. We are still posting weekly articles from all of our fcMenswear reporters. If you would like your menswear garments involved in our mid Summer shoot please contact menswear@fashioncapital.co.uk. Thank you again for all of your support.
This week in articles –
Male Androgonists
Three Key Looks
The Wanted – Their Style
50% Off All Advertising in April on www.fashioncapital.co.uk
Boutique Pick of the Week
This fabulous maroon dress is perfect for an evening of glitz and glam, whether you are walking the red carpet or attending a fabulous soirée, this must have dress featuring extensive and intricate detailing will ensure you are the focal point of conversation at any event. The contemporary asymmetric shape creates a modern day twist on a traditional Victorian-esque style dress, and in a perfect transitional colour provides an all year round showstopper; a worthy investment for just £95 from fcboutique.co.uk.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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