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NEWSLETTER 5th June
Dear all,
 Graduate Fashion Week opened its doors on Sunday to reveal the creative graft of over 1’000 students. The event culminated with the announcement of this year’s Gold Award winner; congratulations Lauren Smith from Edinburgh College of Art. Please visit the FashionCapital Industry News section to read all the latest coverage from the graduate shows.
(Illustration by Paula Arkell-Waller)
What with Grad Awards and the Glamour Awards we thought it was high time to award our very own talent with the FashionEnter Apprentice of the Year…
It’s with great pleasure on behalf of the company to announce that Zoe Barrow has won ‘Apprentice of the Year’ for 2013!
However, it was a close call with two other apprentices who both finished in equal second place. Well done to Shannon Lloyd and Abbie Godbold.
A huge thank you to all the apprentices for all the work they undertake, you are all very much appreciated.
The current cohort of apprentices will also be able to apply for Apprentice of the Year in 2014!
Zoe Barrow being presented with her Award
trophy by Jenny Holloway
On receiving the Award Zoe commented:
“FashionEnter welcomed me to their company with open arms, and I’m so happy to have won this year’s Apprentice of the Year! Winning has really made me feel like I’ve earned my place within FashionEnter. The competition was tough so I really appreciate this award and look forward to next years!”
Back from Turkmenistan 
FashionCapital has now returned from a unique and exclusive trip to the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat.
Invited by the Ministry of Textiles FashionCapital took part in the Turkmen Day of Textiles, an exhibition held each year to celebrate the booming textiles industry in the country.
To review the visit please click here:
https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Industry/turkmenistan.html
 Best of British with M&S
The Factory is pleased to announce that they have opened a new account with the great British chain store Marks & Spencer. Currently producing 8 key styles for their ‘Best of British’ range this has cemented the return and use of British based manufacturers – and this is just the beginning.
Bromley Fashion Week ‘Walk the Walk’ 
On 25th May FashionCapital and the London Model Academy held three intensive modelling and catwalk workshops in Bromley town centre, as part of the first ever Bromley Fashion Week!
LMA Director, Michaela and professional model Arna trained young hopeful models through building confidence exercises, physical movement, posing for the camera, catwalk training and model advice session.
Overall it was a great success. Here are just some of the comments received after the workshops –
‘It was fun and made me feel confident.’
‘I thought it was a fun experience, and built my confidence a lot.’
‘She loved doing the catwalk. She did well in the group walk, and was very happy up there.’
‘Would love to do it again.’
‘I was scared at first, but once I got on stage I had a lot of fun and felt confident.’
Thank you to London Model Academy for a fantastic day!
Level 3 Apprentices are Making It Happen!
The latest 20 designers on the Level 3 Fashion and Textiles apprenticeship are now six months into their 18-month award and they are flying!
Here’s a quote from Iga Musial an apprentice at New Look:
“A recent practical exercise has shown me how garments are made from the cutting stage to final form. I must admit it has been a really hard work.
I think that by trying different professions we learn to respect people who are skilled in particular jobs. Furthermore, by being faced with different areas in the industry I have learnt a lot about my own interests. I get to know what I really enjoy doing, what I am good at and what would be a real ordeal.
I hope that as a student, even when getting impatient and frustrated with my lack of skills, I am still pleasant to teach as I do highly appreciate time spent on my personal development.”
If you are an employer and seeking to hire an apprentice or perhaps you would like to be an apprentice please contact Jenni Sutton on e-mail jenni@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 462 9620
Apprenticeship Update – Latest Roles Available!
Roksanda Ilincic
Roksanda Ilincic is looking to recruit four apprentices across production, logistics, press and sales & marketing.
Roksanda Ilincic has been showing her womenswear collections on the London Fashion Week schedule since 2005, in which time the label has fast become a go-to for women who desire an elegant but unmistakably modern approach to dressing.
For a more detailed company overview and description on each role please click here:
https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Apprenticeship/26055-roksanda-illcic-is-looking-for-4-apprentices-.html
This is a fantastic opportunity and offers roles on both the Level 3 and Level 4 programme. If you would like to apply please submit your CV and confirm your date of birth to jenni@fashion-enter.com
N16 Vintage Ltd
N16 Vintage is a clothing retailer for companies such as ASOS Reclaimed Vintage, Urban Outfitters (Urban Renewal) and Topman. ‘We are a vintage inspired brand, using end of roll fabric and vintage wholesale goods to create new and exciting clothes.’
Design Assistant – this would involve sketching, researching and recognising trends with an interest in re-made / customised garments
Sample Room Assistant – this is more of an admin role so organisation is key. You will also need basic sketching and cutting skills and an interest in production.
To apply for either of these roles please submit your CV and confirm your date of birth to jenni@fashion-enter.com
FashionCapital FabricStudio Now on e-Bay
Based at The Factory here is Kristen Lucas to say a few words about the new E-Bay FashionCapital FabricStudio…
“Fashion is so versatile and ever changing, being based at the factory has given me more than I thought I would discover in terms of components of the perfect garment, fabric being one of them. FashionCapital manufactures for brands such as ASOS, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer as well as our own in house brand ‘Belles of London’ and so you can imagine the varieties of different fabrics we have access to. There is just so much gorgeous fabric to go around so we decided to share some with you. Because sharing is caring.
I have set up the FashionCapital FashionStudio on eBay in order to make it easier buy some of our fabric, its perfect for students who might be looking to complete their designs and for those who just love a bit of fabulous fabric.”
Please visit:
http://eBay.co.uk/fashioncapital_fabricstudio
The fabric is also available for review at The Factory, 14 Crusader Estate, 169 Hermitage Road, N4 1LZ. 0208 809 3311. For further information please call kristen@fashioncapital.co.uk
Fashion & Retail Career Workshops
FashionCapital presents a series of workshops presented by Paula Arkell-Waller M.A. Buisness & Careers Consultant plus an experienced fashion illustrator who works with FashionCapital & Courtenay Connect Ltd. Here is the latest information on the up and coming workshops.
For further information please contact: info@courtenayconnect.co.uk
Boutique Pick of the Week 
Finally after a miserable May June has begun with some summer sun and with more gorgeous days to come we have hooked out this cute ‘Minnie’ dress by Traffic People which features a whimsical fruity print with bang-on-trend stripes. Available in XS to XL and just £55- http://www.trafficpeople.co.uk/
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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