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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
The Collection – Winter Wonderland
This Friday sees The Collection return to London!
The show, held at Aura, Mayfair has attracted a huge response with confirmed celeb guests including: Maisy James (Big Brother2011) who will be modelling in the catwalk show, Kitty Brucknell of X-Factor fame has confirmed attendance as well as the cast of Models, Mistfits and Mayhem and Jay from Dirty, Sexy Things. Not to mention that Lauren Gooder is showing her ready-to-wear fashion range in the show, featuring new, never before seen pieces.
A huge number of industry teams have responded as well with press including 4 film crews, buying teams, bloggers and print journalists. Another great addition to the guestlist has been two top model agency scouts who will be on the look out for new faces.
Click to see full size invite.
The Collection – Winter Warmer
27th January 2012
Aura Mayfair
48-49 St James’s Street London SW1A 1JT
Designers Showcasing:
Laurens Way RTW
TCA Mens Couture
Cristina Adami
Evening Wear by Bad London
Belles of London
Guestlist & info: Jemima@fashion-enter.com
Aura operates a strict dress code so please make sure you ‘dress to impress’ and bring photo ID.
All designers will be available to buy/order online after the show!
Profile returns!
FashionCapital is delighted to announce Profile’s return for 2012! Following on from last year’s resounding success for Profiles 10 year anniversary at One Marylebone, Profile will take place from 29th – 31st August at the Business Design Centre in association with London Garments Expo.
Vjera Vilicnik at Profile 2011
Profile 2012 and the London Garments Expo is set to be huge ensuring today’s talented designers are showcased in front of the industry’s most influential key players!
Download and complete the Expression of Interest form here
Last week for Membership at £150 plus vat
Due to an increase in services the membership price for FashionCapital is set to increase to £250 plus vat as of 1st February 2012. As part of your membership there will be an all day seminar entitled How to Succeed in fashion Today taking place on the 7th February at the Fashion Studio which is FREE for all new members to attend.
Over the last few weeks we are delighted to welcome on board a host of new members including Matilda & Quinn and Henry Hunt who are both also the latest clients of the PR Dispensary Service, as well as returning designers Dyscha Symone and Silk and Satin.
A further aspiring designer set to take the industry by storm is The Apprentice series six winner Stella English who has also recently joined us….
Every so often ‘someone’ comes to FashionCapital.co.uk with a simple but effective concept that is spot on for today!
Stella English is that person and her collection is going to be snapped up by today’s fashion conscious working woman. Bold but feminine with exquisite cut patterns – Stella English has arrived and she’s here to stay. Watch this space!
How to Succeed in Fashion Today
On 7th February 2012 Fashion Enter’s seminar on ‘How to succeed in the Fashion Industry’ will take place at The Fashion Studio 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 you can meet face to face with the team and learn all about the different services. There is also an optional visit to The Factory in the afternoon to review the facilities and meet with the Production Manager.
This seminar will include a presentation by Trends Analyst Marlena Woodford.
Fashion Trends – The True Story
What are fashion trends? Where do they come from? Can they be helpful for designers, the creative process and the success of each collection? Or is the opposite true and they kill creativity? How do trend forecasting companies work and how can we most effectively use the results of their work? This seminar will address some of the many misconceptions about trends, casting light on the subject and helping designers to understand trends, find new ways of looking at them and use them in their work to achieve greater success. Additionally during the seminar Marlena Woolford will call on her experience of having worked for trends forecasting companies such as WGSN and Stylus to show some examples of trends.”
To review the full agenda and how to book your place click here
Bath Boutique – British Designers @ FashionCapital
It’s been a good start to the week here in Bath at British Designers. The shop looks amazing, with it’s array of stylish, unique and beautifully crafted garments, assesorizes, hats and jewelery. We have so many complimentary comments from our customers regarding the style and individulaity of all our fashion garments and items, the lay out and design of the shop and the beautiful atmosphere that we carry! Long may it continue!
We are excited to announce that British Designers will be fronting the ‘Bath in Fashion’ 2012 campaign.
The dress is by Jean-Pierre Braganza and the necklace by Jolita and both are in store now.
There has been a Bath management decision this month, where we will be focusing and showcasing a different designer each month. Our window is representational of the chosen designer, where we also include a short biography of the designer. This month we are showcasing the bespoke leather maker W. Blaikie. This new initaitive has already generated alot of interest and those all important sales!
‘Freddie’ our newest male manequin to join the team looks incredibly stylish as he wears a selection of garments by TOT and Posthuman Wardrobe. The men’s range here @ British Designers Bath, is really beginning to blossom!
And finally……
T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION
‘FLY THE FLAG’
Design a Great British Tee
With all eyes on Britain and the Olympics this summer there is no better time to create a one-off British inspired Tee.
The Concept:
To design an image or graphic based on the Union Jack and fashion design /illustration.
The Rules:
Your design can be presented as a hand sketch in ink or as a computer aided design, please use no more than 3 colours. Keep in mind that the design has to look good over the lumps and bumps of a human body and can appeal to men, women or both.
The competition is open to anyone based in Bath and surrounding area within a 15 mile radius that is not already working full-time in graphics or fashion.
Please submit your design on an A4 sheet of paper with your name and contact details.
The Deadline:
Thursday 22nd March 2012
Judging:
The judging panel will consist of key members from the FashionCapital team including: retail, workshop, factory and head office.
The Winner:
March 2012. The winning design will be printed on to T-shirts and sold at British Designers @ FashionCapital Boutique in Milsom Place, Bath and FCB Online Boutique. The winner will receive a percentage of sales from the design.
Start small; think big, this competition offers insight into the production process, marketing, sales and retail.
Designs can be dropped off or posted to:
Fly the Flag Design Competition
British Designers@FashionCapital
14 Milsom Place,
Bath BA1 1BZ.
General Terms & Conditions:
- ORGANISER OF THE COMPETITION ‘Fly the Flag’ is a competition devised by British Designers@FashionCapital Bath. Head office: FC House, 28 Station Approach Hayes Bromley BR2 7EH.
- To participate in the Competition the applicant must agree to his/her personal data being processed by Fashion Capital Ltd for the administrative purposes connected with the Competition.
- Fashion Capital Ltd will publish his/her profile and upload images of designs onto www.fashioncapital.co.uk website. Copyright of the images remain with FashionCapital Ltd for the purpose of the competition.
- The winner and shortlisted applicants agree that his/her first and second name will be published on www.fashioncapital.co.uk and in the general media.
- By sending an Application to FashionCapital Ltd a candidate accepts the Rules of the competition.
- The winner will be notified by e-mail or telephone.
- British Designers@FashionCapital will not be able to return submissions.
- The verdict of the panel of the Competition’s judges is final and FashionCapital Ltd will not enter into any correspondence with unsuccessful candidates about the judges’ decision.
Best of luck to all candidates.
That’s all for this week! See you next week!
With Love. The team @ British Designers Bath x
The Business of Fashion
Open days at CONEL
Today FashionCapital is attending an open day at the Tottenham Centre for the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London. We have been invited to attend the event to be apart of the Apprenticeship fair to meet prospective apprentices and tell them all about the Fashion and Textile Apprenticeship and Fashion Enter.
Boutique Pick of the Week
This beautiful purple hand crafted leather satchel is the perfect colour to last the rest of winter and into spring. Designed by bespoke leather designer, W. Blaikie. It is made from quality leather and finished with well chosen and polished buckles.
This bag was originally £205.00 but is now 30% off for a limited period, making the bag just £143.50. Come on down to British Designers @ Bath Boutique and grab yourself a striking leather satchel that will last a lifetime and beyond!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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