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NEWSLETTER 14th AUGUST 2013
Dear all,
 As every fashion designer knows a collection can be influenced by many things; history, nature, a film and even the darker sides of life. Making the headlines this week is retail giant H&M for their controversial use of a Native American inspired feather headdress (pictured right) aimed at the festival and club crowd. After receiving complaints that the accessory was disrespectful to Native American’s and their ancestry H&M have announced that they will no longer stock the piece and have issued an apologetic statement. Earlier this year a cover featuring Michelle Williams by British magazine AnOther caused controversy with media and bloggers and Victoria’s Secret also found themselves apologising after sending Karlie Kloss down the catwalk in a huge feather headdress and not a lot else. We reported on the issue back in June to read the article click here.
Stitching Academy Official Launch
 Elsewhere at FashionCapital HQ we are gearing up for the official launch of the ASOS and FashionCapital.co.uk ‘Stitching Academy’ on Wednesday the 4th September. The Stitching Academy offers a practical stitching qualification much needed by the growing British manufacturing sector. The Level 1 Fashion and Textiles ABC Qualification was written by Fashion Enter Ltd, our sister company.
We are also happy to announce that The Minister for Employment – Mark Hoban will attend the launch along with key industry figures.
The Stitching Academy at The Factory
Unit 14, 167 Crusader Estate,
Hermitage Road,
London N4 1LZ
Profile is Back for 2013
Profile, our industry trade show that bridges the gap between Graduate Fashion Week and London Fashion Week will be back later this year to showcase a selection of extraordinary home grown talent. Profile has launched the likes of accessories brand Angel Jackson and womenswear designer Rebecca Torres.
Profile will be held this year on 21st November at an exclusive venue in central London. It will showcase the very best in British design talent to an influential audience of press, buyers, stylists and VIPs.
If you would like the opportunity to showcase your collection at Profile please e-mail jenni@fashion-enter.com with your bio and look book. Numbers are limited so please get in touch ASAP.
Pattern Cutting Course
This September FashionCapital will hold a five week pattern cutting course for those wanting to learn the basics or improve their skills. It will take place from Saturday 7th September at the Fashion Studio based at the University of East London for five weeks each Saturday.
Click here for a breakdown on the course and tutor Rose Blair
To book your place please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
On FashionCapital this Week
 Industry News: Going from strength to strength ASOS has appointed a new non-executive director to their board, Japanese high street brand Uniqlo (image right) feel the time is right to launch their childrenswear division to the UK market, meanwhile London gears up for London Fashion Week and this time it’s designer Nicholas Kirkwood’s turn to get creative with the branding.
New Launch – blackdresses.co.uk
 Fresh back from Pure and Moda trade shows Philip Boucher has just launched a brand new online fashion boutique www.blackdresses.co.uk – home to a fabulous collection of little black dresses with a wide range of international brands which can be shipped worldwide.
Philip’s passionate team of buyers scour Europe and beyond, looking at hundreds of collections to enhance the boutique giving customers the ultimate online destination with an unrivalled selection of stocked dresses.
The team have developed incredibly strong direct working relationships with the brands and collaborates with exciting new labels to ensure that customers will find their perfect little black dress.
Boutique Pick of the Week 
A girl can never have enough accessories, and surely the most versatile of them all is the silk scarf. We have discovered a unique luxury print designer; Julia Morgner. Her scarves are created from original hand drawn illustrations; inspiration is drawn from wild flowers, nature, ornaments and Art Nouveau with a passion for vibrant colours and intricate patterns. Each scarf is digitally printed on to high quality fabrics and hand–roll finished. We particular like the Kate scarf with a royal blue base available to buy via http://www.julia-morgner.com/shop
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at FashionCapital x
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