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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Fashion Enter Press Day at The Fashion Studio
The Fashion Studio doors were open yesterday for its first official press day focusing on British Manufacturing. Britain is a hive of activity this year and the press has been rife with features regarding the importance of a ‘Made in Britain’ label. With this in mind and Fashion Enter being at the centre of British garment manufacturing the press were invited to see first hand the facilities in action!
Reporters from WSGN, Just Style and My Fashion Connect were amongst the press that visited the studio and were able to interview Director Jenny Holloway, Studio Manager and Senior Pattern Cutter Desiree Koster as well as a selection of designers all keeping their manufacturing in the UK. Drapers Record has also confirmed a visit for next week.
Watch this space!
Jenny with Petah from Just Style
Andrew from WGSN seeing the Fashion Studio in action
The Future of Fashion
The Future of Fashion illustration competition is now in full swing with students and young designers all competing for not only the cash prize but also the opportunity to have their illustration transformed into an impressive chandelier exhibition for Her Majesty on her visit to the London Brough of Bromley this May!
This is a fantastic opportunity and a real must for any budding illustrators!
It’s easy! All you have to do is predict the Future of Fashion. We are looking for original and inspiring illustrations depicting what you think the future of fashion will look like. Each illustration can be created in a media of your choice.
Click here to download the registration form which must be submitted for each entry to info@fashioncapital.co.uk
Click here for the terms and conditions
Good luck!
Calling all Ladieswear Designers!
Our boutique in Bath at Milson Place needs occasion wear type garments to sell to upmarket clientele.
This would include wedding and afternoon events – dresses and soft separates in fine fabrics as well as pastels or mid tone brights would be winners!
If any of you have stock you need to sell please contact jojo@fashioncapital.co.uk or call 01225 489009
This is a great opportunity to make sales immediately!
Profile in association with LGE – extended early bird discount!
Designers – great news the 15% early bird discount for Profile in association with
London Garments Expo this year has been extended to 18th March 2012 – do not miss out! At this stage only a deposit is required.
This year Profile will be held at the Business Design Centre from 29th – 31st August 2012 and will play host to some of the UK’s best designers, national & international retailers and an array of the finest manufacturing houses worldwide
There are a variety of options available with stand space so please do complete this Expression of Interest form and return to jenni@fashion-enter.com who will then be in touch with all options and costs.
Follow the Profile blog and Profile facebook page for regular updates!
Follow the links below for information on:
Packages and Costs
Floor plan
Fashion Enter in the Barking Post
Employers Grant
The Employers Grant for Apprentices is now out. This allows an incentive payment or grant of £1500 to any SME employing less than 50 people and taking on an Apprentice for the first time.
For an employers factsheet with all information please click here
FashionCapital Viral Networks
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Knowledge Dock Business Centre – Space to Rent!
We have offices which can accommodate one to 12 people. We can provide furniture desks, pedestals, chairs. The rent includes heating, lighting, electricity and business rates and 0.5mb internet. Units start from £282+VAT per month.
All clients’ benefits are as follows:
Free office cleaning
Free reception services
Parking is available on a pay-as-you-go basis, subject to availability; £5+ VAT per day; £17.50 + VAT per week
Fax, printing, and photocopying on a pay-as-you-go basis
Telephone line £15+ VAT per month plus call forwarding charges/calls
Dedicated business address,
Mail forwarded once a week (The Petchey Centre only)
Boardroom/meeting room facilities available on a pay-as-you-go basis, subject to availability; £25+ VAT per hour.
Access to an Accountant; Business Adviser and other consultants
Access to networking events.
Click here for further information
Great news for Apprentices!
There are two exciting new apprenticeship opportunities with leading fashion companies Goat and Charles Deacon. Contact apprentices@fashion-enter.com for further information. The Workshop is closing and moving to The Factory and The Fashion Studio. Next week will be the final week so can all clients please contact adriana@fashion-enter.com if you have any stock to collect from The Workshop.
The Collection at Chinawhite
With eveningwear on the catwalk this is set to be a fabulous event on the 12th April 2012. If you would like to RSVP for this event please contact: jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk
The Collection promotes new and emerging designers to press, buyers and consumers in a chic yet relaxed atmosphere of London’s top nightclubs. This show will take place in the incredibly exclusive Chinawhite!
We are still looking for a final designer to take part so please contact jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk to showcase.
The Business of Fashion
British Designers @ FashionCapital Bath Boutique – The Latest…
Here at the boutique we have had several requests from customers for elegant and contemporary dresses and separates to wear to weddings, the races, balls and evening do’s – if you have designs that fit the bill and can sell immediately then please contact JoJo jojo@fashioncapital.co.uk – please note that the boutique stocks on a sale or return basis.
The boutique diary is looking pretty full over the next few weeks check out our list of events and promotions…
Thursday 22nd March – Bath’s Big Swish at the Octagon, Milsom Place in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. As the ladies of Bath get swishing and swapping British Designers will feature a special rail of discounted goodies.
Thursday 29th March – Bath Life’s Fashion Night Out – Joining in with participating stores across the city British Designers offers a spring preview with 20% off selected lines, a nail bar courtesy of Nails Inc and the chance to win some British Designer goodies in our prize draw.
Friday 30th March – Bath in Fashion’s Designer Show 2pm and 7.30pm at The Assembly Rooms – pieces from British Designers work the catwalk with our own section in the designer show.
Saturday 31st March – Fashion Your Future 11am at Komedia. This event is a must for anyone who has ever wanted to work in fashion. Career clinic and career speed dating will bring insight into the many opportunities available within the fashion industry. Think: design, marketing, retail, beauty, photography, journalism and styling. If you have ever wondered what a retail manager, designer or stylist actually do, now is your chance to find out from the professionals including our very own Jenny Holloway.
For more info or to book any of the Bath in Fashion events please visit:http://www.bathinfashion.co.uk/whats-on.html
Thursday 5th, Friday 6th & Saturday 7th – Sample Sale and End of Line Bargains, Milsom Place. British Designers joins a selection of Bath’s independent boutiques for the sale of the season!
A busy time ahead indeed!
More next week,
From the team at British Designers Bath
FaceBook: British Designers FashionCapital Bath
Twitter: British Designers@BDBBath
http://britishdesigners.fcbboutique.com/
Boutique Pick of the Week
The sun is now (finally) shining and Spring has sprung, but the nights still have that horrible Winter chill. Wrap up with this bright multi-coloured stripey cardigan by London Fashion Week regulars PPQ. It is 100% pure Scottish cashmere finished with gold anchor buttons and will work with a multitude of outfits. Match with your shoes one day and bag the next! Get yours from the British Designers@Fashion Capital e-boutique for £125.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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