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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
ITV’s This Morning Fashion Producer confirms attendance for Profile!
‘Being a fashion stylist and producer means I’m always on the look out for new designers and fresh talent. I’m excited to see what this year’s Profile event has to offer.’
Anna Dowd
Fashion Producer
This Morning ITV1
Buying and Sourcing Director New Look opens the event 29th August!
‘New Look has always taken great pride to be at the very forefront of fashion and that’s why we are delighted to be opening the Profile Event on Wednesday 29th August at the Business Design Centre. This is a perfect event to review both design and manufacturing prowess together.’
Philip Walker, Buying and Sourcing New Look
Buying Director asos.com shows support and confirms Gala attendance!
“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”.
Caren Downie, Buying Director asos.com
Actress and Model Maisy James launches at Profile!
“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!”
There is still time to apply!
There are now limited spaces left for new designers to exhibit at this years three day trade event in collaboration with the London Garments Expo!
We have created a variety of packages to ensure this is an affordable event for you to take part in.
There will be catwalk shows taking place daily and an exclusive VIP gala on 30th August.
Please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com / 0208 462 9620 to enquire about packages and costs and how to get you collection see by some of the most influential figures in the industry!
Preview Magazine
The London Garments Expo in association with Profile will soon be sending out their fabulous preview magazine. Packed with lots of information concerning times and venue details, the preview magazine will tell you all you need to know about the manufacturers and designers exhibiting throughout the three day event. The magazine will introduce you to the catwalk, where the hottest designers will be showcasing their collections, and, most importantly, the details of how to visit this spectacular event at the end of August.
Meet Fashion Enter’s Sales Manager – 1st August
On 1st August at 10.30am members of Fashion Enter will have the opportunity to meet with Sales Manager Fiona Forrest at the Fashion Studio. Members are invited to bring along their samples and discuss their collections with Fiona to determine who we should be targeting for you. Fiona will be working closely with each designer to ensure we represent you to the right buyers and retailers.
If you are a full member of Fashion Enter please complete this form and return to Jenni@fashion-enter.com along with your look book or selection of images to express your interest in this first meeting.
The Business of Fashion workshops
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
The Latest from the PR Dispensary…
This week we have been promoting British Designers that are not only based in Britain but keep sourcing and production in Britain too. To read the full article visit:https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/News/25487-Designed-Made-a-Finished-in-Britain.html
Now is the perfect time to promote Autumn/Winter designs to press and websites putting together fashion stories, pages and features. If you would like to promote your label using FashionCapital’s in-house PR service ‘The PR Dispensary’ here’s what the service can offer your business:
+ A professionally written press release, beautifully laid-out with your logo and key images to offer visual, as well as, informative appeal. Saved in both word/e-mail and PDF formats.
+ Distribution of your press release to 40+ trade and consumer press contacts specifically targeted in line with your core market.
+ Follow-up e-mails / phone calls to chase for coverage, image requests, interviews etc.
The PR Dispensary is offering this business building press release service for:
FashionCapital Members £299 plus VAT
Non-Members £399 plus VAT
Please contact jojo@fashioncapital.co.uk for more details.
Summer Fashion Party Friday 10th August
Pure British Attire Label: Henry Hunt is gearing up for their Summer Fashion Party – and the weather is just perfect to enjoy a glass of bubbly and a bit of glamour. Here are the details:
What: Henry Hunt Fashion Show, Pop-Up Shop, Fancy Dress
Photo Booth, Pimms, Party and lots more
When: Friday 10th August from 6pm onwards, Catwalk Show at 9pm
Where: Pitcher & Piano, Corporation Street, Taunton, TA1 4AJ.
Entry: Free entry to all with a VIP ticket option offering champagne reception, luxury goodie bag and front row seat for £8- for tickets please visit:
http://www.henryhunt.co.uk/GiftVouchers/V.I.PTickets-SummerShow.html
or email info@henryhunt.co.uk or call 0845 803 8231.
Summer Uni Barking
The time has come again when the Fashion Enter Boutique and the Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Barking provides their Annual Summer Sorted Programmes, known as The Summer Uni, in collaboration with The Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
This year will be better than ever as it falls during the Olympic season and the courses will offer even more insight into the fashion industry and cover areas that haven’t been included before.
“This year is going to be amazing in terms of course content. It will be fun as well as a great taster into the industry and each course will include Theory and Practical Lessons. Shanice Samuel-Godwin attended our Fashion Summer Uni programme last year and she has since joined our Fashion Apprenticeship programme and is our shining star. I love to see the young students do well as they are our future! I would like to personally thank London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, Vicarage Field Shopping Centre Management & Security Team and The Ripple Centre for their continued Support of Fashion Enter Ltd.” Syreeta McQueen Retail Manager Barking.
For more information about any of the Summer Uni Programmes and how to get involved, please email Syreeta@fashion-enter.com
Boutique Pick of the Week
Shimmy your shoulders in this tweed checked bandeau dress by EMILE. The light check make this a wardrobe staple for the summer months that will also take you through to Autumn and the fabulous purple detail gives the eye catching quality that will make you stand out from the crowd. The giant pockets are a feminine, quirky detail that make the dress really fashion forward and wearable. This is the perfect outfit for an evening out with friends; let the dress do the talking and just accessorise with a chunky gold bangle. The dress is £90.00 and is available from the LOVE EMILE 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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