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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Meet the Buying Director of asos.com and LFW label PPQ!
Do you want to hear what makes a winning collection direct from the buying director at asos.com?
Hear all about the experiences and journey of London Fashion Week label PPQ?
As well as listen to a series of industry experts talking on a range of topics from generic business issues to production for today’s designer to the legal side of running a business?
On 18th October an all day seminar will take place which will offer this invaluable advice to up and coming designers.
If you would like to attend please email jenni@fashion-enter.com for details and how to book your place.
Do you want to work for asos?
Due to having such a great experience with the previous apprentices FashionCapital recruited for ASOS, the leading etailer has decided that they now want TWO NEW APPRENTICES!!
To become an apprentice you must:
Please note you can not have a degree to do the Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship programme.
To review the full job description please click here.
If you have what it takes to be an apprentice at ASOS please send your CV and cover letter to jenni@fashion-enter.com
Apprenticeships – Calling Employers!
Employers such as House of Fraser, New Look and ASOS are getting on board with a new workforce of young apprentices.
This trend is not only financially beneficial to companies, it is also beneficial to youngsters who didn’t have the opportunity to go to university and may hve trouble getting into the fashion industry.
The Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship includes a qualification for the candidates taking part and is an 18 month placement. For four days of the week the apprentices are based with a host company who help them to grow in a real job role, on the 5th day apprentices spend the day at the Fashion Studio where they will be completing the qualification.
If you are an employer interested in taking on an apprentice then please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com
The Perfect Party Dress on ITV’s This Morning!
We are on TV tomorrow morning!
The Perfect Party Dress competition that was recently filmed at The Fashion Studio will air on ITV’s flagship daytime television show This Morning tomorrow morning.
This first VT will see the 10 short-listed entrants pitching their ideas to the judges, followed by the chosen five finalists making their dress at the Fashion Studio and showcasing it in a catwalk show, which will see two finalists leaving the competition at the end.
The live final will take place on 11th October where the winner will be announced.
Fashion Trends workshops coming soon!
On 31st October Marlena Woolford (ex WGSN) will hold the first trends seminar looking at Fashion Trends – the True Story with Trends for Spring/Summer 2013 and Autumn/Winter 2013/2014 – Hands on Workshop
Review all workshops and topics here.
To book your place and enquire about costs please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
The Business of Fashion – Workshops 5 & 6
Sell your designs at Hoxton Market – Saturday 20th October.
This is a fantastic opportunity to sell your own collection in one of London’s most vibrant areas. Home to many up and coming designers and artists Hoxton Market has strong links with fashion and creativity and has recently been given a new lease of life with Saturday being its busiest day! Now is your chance to be a part of this and through Fashion Enter generate income from selling your designs!
If you are interested in taking a pitch on 20th October please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
ASBCI members call for increased textile training
Fashion Enter recently presented at the ASBCI conference.
Members of the Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) are calling for increased training within the UK’s fashion and textiles industry.
A shortage of skilled workers is a key problem to grow manufacturing in Britain, according to speakers at ASBCI’s ‘Fashioning a future for British clothing manufacturers’ conference on Tuesday (25 September).
The industry has an ageing workforce, with a study by the British Fashion Council last year finding that 60% of workers in the sector are over the age of 40.
Attracting new talent into the sector is difficult, with many believing the manufacturing industry suffers an image problem. Jenny Holloway, who runs an apprenticeship programme through Fashion Enter said the industry needs to “make manufacturing sexy”.
Full report
New small claims track for small businesses with IP disputes
The latest from Collyer Bristow solicitors
A new small claims track has just been introduced to the Patents County Court (PCC), which should speed up the court process and make it cheaper and easier, particularly for small and medium sized businesses, to protect their intellectual property (IP) rights.
Click here for the full article
Maisy James – Launch Party
FashionCapital will be hosting the launch party for Big Brother Star Maisy James.
The party held at Bond London will include a catwalk show, entertainment and networking event!
The party will also feature the exclusive premiere of Maisy James’s fashion film by Smoke & Mirrors!
Job opportunity – Head of Fashion
Head of Fashion
School of Arts & Digital Industries, University of East London
Reference: 079M2012
Closing Date: Sunday 14 October 2012
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Salary: £57,576 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Click here for job description and how to apply
Blogs on FashionCapital
Check out the latest blog by Sophie Broome with her review on high street window displays here
Shine for Mary Lortges
Last weekend Jenny Holloway joined thousands of people for the night time half marathon – Shine for Cancer Research. Jenny did this for our Factory Manager Mary Lortges. We are all thinking of Mary and her family at this difficult time and wish her well.
Boutique Pick of the Week
As its cooling down we are all looking for a little cosy something to ward away the nasty weather.
Peep Baby specialises in ponchos that are designed to look stylish – they were originally designed for pregnant women but have been created to flatter women in general!
A Peep Baby poncho is just £22 and is available to buy on the FCBBoutique!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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