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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Maisy James launches at Profile!
Actress and model Maisy James is launching her clothing collection at the 2012 Profile show! The multi talented nineteen year old Londoner has had a keen eye for fashion from as far back as she can remember. She said that it felt like a natural progression for her and after eighteen hard months of design, development and prototyping Maisy is proud to present her final work and we are naturally delighted to be chosen to exclusively showcase the collection at the Profile three day trade event.
“I’m incredibly excited to have designed my own range and finally see the ideas I put together brought to life. The Profile fashion event later this year is the perfect platform to launch from!”
She added “I can rarely find anything from the high street that I’m a 100% happy to wear so decided to create my own collection which fuses my own personal style with credible, practical on trend fashion! Think chic couture with an edgy vibe! It’s been an incredible journey pulling this all together and I could not have done it without the help of Fashion Enter and the production team at The Fashion Studio. In this exciting year that’s seen the Golden jubilee and now the Olympics showcase in our great capital I’m immensely proud to say my collection is truly Made in Britain!’
LGE in association with Profile
Profile is delighted to confirm that the Buying and Sourcing Director from leading high street retailer New Look will be opening the event on 29th August at the Business Design Centre.
We have been running Profile for over ten years now and have an extensive press and PR and buyer database. We have invited many buyers including:
The buying and design teams from Topshop, asos.com, John Lewis and House of Fraser and we are pleased to announce the following have RSVP’d –
asos.com – Buying Director and Head of Technical Services
Caren Downie, Buying Director asos.com – “I have long supported new designers and Profile provides an excellent platform for designers to showcase. This year combining design with manufacturing is a great development with the London Garment Expo”.
House of Fraser – Director of Design
John Lewis – Head of Buying, Womenswear
Topshop –
Creative Product Developer
Garment Technologist
Buyer
Assistant Buyer
x 3 Buyers Assistants
The above retailers have all been invited personally by Fashion Enter and will have top tables at the VIP Gala evening and taxi’s laid on for their arrival and departure.
Spaces are now limited but if you are a new and emerging designer this is the perfect platform to launch into the industry and get in front of the right people! Email jenni@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 462 9620 now for details!
House of Fraser update
Director Jenny Holloway and Sales Manager Fiona Forrest at Fashion Enter Ltd held a productive meeting with the Head of Concessions at House of Fraser head office last week
Overall it was a successful meeting and has opened the door for us with House of Fraser concessions which is fantastic.
This is just the first step however, but we have secured a second meeting with HOF visiting our Fashion Studio.
The success of this initial meeting was largely down to the impressive look book of designers we were able to present – so credit to all designers!
This was an introductory meeting as to what we can offer and they were suitably impressed.
There is a long way to go and nothing is guaranteed but the fact that we have a second meeting is promising.
The meeting explained how concession space works in HOF and there is a lot of detail and important factors to consider such as the replenishment of stock and staffing the space etc.
All of this will be fully explained further down the line however.
We will keep all designers informed of the date for the next meeting. This is a great first step – watch this space!
Congratulations to the Apprentices!
Congratulations to the Apprentices who have now finished their qualification and passed with outstanding marks!
The candidates will now be moving on and we wish them the best of luck in what ever they choose to do next!
Sophie Cornwell who has been completing her apprenticeship at the Fashion Studio said,
‘Thank you to everyone at Fashion Enter who helped me pass my apprenticeship and made my time here special. I’m really happy that I passed and have learnt so much! I’ll miss everyone sooo much!’
Sophie has now passed her Level 3 Apprenticeship and so its with a heavy heart we say a goodbye to Sophie who is moving on to pastures new!
Jenny Holloway said ‘Its been a real pleasure working with all three apprentices Natalie Sam and Sophie. All have unique skills and have been an asset. Sophie has certanly been a leading example and a model employee. No wonder the world of buying is such a draw for such a talented lady. Sophie we all wish you the very best with the next chapter of our career. Don’t ever be a stranger!’
Joanna completed her apprenticeship with ASOS.com and told us,
‘Doing the fashion apprenticeship has definitely been the hardest thing I’ve had to do in my life. Not so much the work itself but the commitment it took to complete it amongst all the other things I had to deal with in my everyday life. Although a lot of tears were shed I am grateful for having done the apprenticeship because it taught me a lot about myself and how many flaws I had that needed adjusting. Like organisation and time management. Before doing this I had always been a quitter but I really had to push myself not to give up, even at the last hurdle.
I am so grateful for the time and effort Andy and Jenny put in to making sure I got through this, I owe them a lot. My aim is to stay on at ASOS as I love working there but generally I hope anything I do will make Jenny feel that gaining a few grey hairs was worth it! The Fashion Enter staff were all very supportive and again I’m thankful that I had this opportunity. It truly has been a blessing and a life changing experience!’
If you would like to become an apprentice or are an employer looking for an apprentice please contact jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk
Joanna and Sophie
Apprenticeship Vacancies
We currently have a number of Apprenticeship Vacancies – please read through the below listings and entry criteria carefully before contacting FashionCapital.
Kick start your fashion career now!!
Garment Technologist – Top High Street Retailer
One of the leading high street fashion companies is looking for an assistant garment technologist to join their team.
Working at their head office, you will also attend ‘off the job’ study at the Fashion Studio based in the University of East London, where you will gain the knowledge and skills required to be part of the fast paced fashion industry.
Fashion Assistant
We are looking for apprentices who want to learn a little bit of everything in the fashion industry.
We have a lot of projects including:
Manufacturing, events, PR, journalism, admin and other exciting roles.
You will be based in East London in a gorgeous office surrounded by other fashionistas and you will be meeting clients including London Fashion Week designers, learning about pattern cutting and sampling and working on a leading Fashion Portal.
Men’s Shoe Designer Looking for Apprentice
The label is a quick paced British men’s shoe designer who uses British manufacturing, materials and classic designs too. The brand has received great press and even celebrity interest since it was founded in 2011. Shoes are priced from £300.
The brand is now looking to hire an apprentice to work with this rapidly expanding brand.
Click here for more vacancies and how to apply
Workshops and Seminars
Spaces on the courses are now being booked! Make sure you book your place now!
Click here to find out more!
Fashion Enter is running another series of their popular business workshops for fashion designers in 2012.
These courses have already helped launch a number of designer businesses as well as helping existing businesses improve.
Dates: Thursdays – September 13th, 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th 2012
Price:
Fashion Capital members = £60 per delegate per workshop;
Non-members = £75 per delegate per workshop.
How to Book: Please email Nigel Rust at Fashion Enter: nigel@fashion-enter.com
Fashion Studio paperwork
With immediate affect the Fashion Studio will be using a set of new paperwork that each client needs to use and return to us.
The Fashion Studio is approaching maximum capacity and each client has their own methods and paperwork. Our ladies are brilliant but its taking too long to decipher everyones different methods hence only one system is to be used. This is a Progress Sheet, size spec and a docket. These are the minimum requirements.
If anyone needs help with these documents you are welcome to come in for a meeting
The FS is an excellent facility and we strive for the very best of standards at all times.
Also a polite reminder that all goods must be paid for before they are dispatched but naturally before quality approval.
We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Vaughan who is replacing Sophie at the Fashion Studio as Creative Assistant. Please contact Rebecca on rebecca@fashion-enter.com
Boutique Pick of the Week
If you are lucky enough to escape this British Summer and experience some lovely sunshine, make sure you pack this bikini by Bad London. In a gorgeous, summery turquoise, which will look fabulous against a tan, paired with the diamanté design of the statement ‘Screw You’, this bikini will ensure that you stand out on the beach for all the right reasons. Stylish enough for a day at the beach and then just pair with wedges and hit the beach bar to party all night. This bikini is £60.00 and available to buy from The Collection e-boutique at FashionCapital’s FCB Boutique.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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