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NEWSLETTER 10th JULY 2013
Dear all,
Newsletter 10th July 2013
Summer, it seems, has finally arrived and now most of the shops have gone into full scale sale mode you really can find some great summer wardrobe bargains.
The Stitching Academy
It maybe glorious outside but here at FashionCapital we have been busy preparing for the new Stitching Academy, the first of its kind in the country. The mezzanine level at The Factory has now been kitted out with 20 industrial sewing machines and final preparations are now taking place.
The six week course is entitled Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles and the unit criteria is:
- Using Industrial Sewing Machines
- Industrial Sewing machines Operations
- Inspection of Finished Sewn Products
The soft launch for the Stitching Academy is next week so wish us luck and we’ll update you soon.
The Factory – the hub of The Stitching Academy
This Week on FashionCapital…
Ashleigh Kane explores the latest designer penchant for leopard print – a strong trend coming forward this autumn, guest beauty & health journalist Anita Brayer talks about the glorious sun and the health implications of too much exposure, while editor JoJo Iles looks at inspirational visual merchandising and snaps the latest batch of Selfridges windows; Dedicated to Denim.
Selfridges London Windows – Dedicated to Denim
Apprenticeship Update
The following labels are still accepting CV’s:
 Childrenswear label Caramel Baby & Child is looking to hire their first apprentice!
Caramel Baby & Child launched in 1999 with a new and contemporary approach to designing childrenswear. Currently sales are growing and the brand is on track to be a premier baby and children’s fashion brand in the coming 5 years. At CBC we design in-house and manufacture our own range which is sold in exclusive CBC own boutiques and on our UK website as well as wholesale distribution to over 160 stockists globally. The brand has boutiques in London including a concession in Selfridges, New York, and Tokyo. The brand will also soon open in Singapore.
Click here for the full job description –https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Apprenticeship/26128-production-apprenticeship-with-caramel-baby-and-child.html
To apply please submit your CV and confirm your date of birth to jenni@fashion-enter.com
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 tojenni@fashion-enter.com
Get Your Work Featured On FashionCapital
Calling all designers, photographers and illustrators, we are always looking for striking fashion images for our rotating gallery on the homepage and for our newsletter headers. New images not only keep the site fresh but can simultaneously promote your work. Each image used will include a credit of either the designer/brand name or a website address.
To have your work considered please read the following:
For the homepage we need groups of 7 images that work well as a set, or just 1 to 2 images for the newsletter.
They need to fit the format of 990 pixels width x 490 pixels height, 72 resolution.
The images need to be in-season and current, no previous season collections please.
No blatant advertising, branding please, a small credit will be added to your image.
Please send your images for consideration to the editor jojo@fashioncapital.co.uk
Shoot / Location Share Request
Michaela from the London Model Academy is currently working with London based designer Yvo Hoffmark on a location product shoot. Yvo has requested a specific location along the lines of shabby chic, old East End. Unfortunately the locations Michaela has scouted so far are a tad expensive to hire for the day, so she is requesting that any designers wanting to shoot in a similar setting that are happy to share the cost to please get in touch with her. Similarly if you know of a location that fits the bill then Michaela would be happy to hear from you. The London Model Academy offers entire shoot packages for look books, promotion material and more.
Please contact Michaela at michaela@londonmodelacademy.co.uk
Important Announcement: Boutique Stock
An important message for designers that have stocked with our boutiques under the London Development Agency or Fashion Enter umbrella over the past nine years – if you have stock remaining with us please contact Abbie abbie@fashion-enter.com with regards to picking your items up. Identification will be required. We can no longer hold on to additional stock so please get in touch with Abbie during the next 7 days.
Boutique Pick of the Week 
With nothing but sunshine predicted on the weather front over the next 2 weeks many have already hooked out their bikini’s and teamed them up with a pair of cut-off’s for an effortlessly cool summer look. If however, you are still on the look out for a new bikini or swimsuit then Paolita by Anna Paola creates well-cut designs in unique prints and colourways. The pricepoint for a Paolita bikini is higher than most but once you have put one on you’ll realise the extra cost is worth it.
This ‘Antibes’ bikini is constructed with underwire cups providing good support and adjustable neck straps that can either be tied around the neck or attached to the back. The bottoms have soft ties that don’t cut into you. Team-up with a white kaftan or cotton dress for a beach to bar look.
http://www.paolita.co.uk
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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