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NEWSLETTER 21 AUGUST 2013
Dear all,
Here at FashionCapital our company ethos is all about supporting British fashion talent – from design sketch right through to finished garment. British manufacturing is at the heart of what we do and that includes ensuring key skills are passed on to an expanding British workforce.
On FashionCapital this Week…
Our resident journalist Ashleigh Kane visits The Factory and discusses the growing need for a return to manufacturing on British soil. She then follows-up with an article that looks at ‘Made in Britain’ garments available to buy in stores now. Meanwhile, guest contributor – designer Midula Dey has posted an article about recent fashion collaborations with contemporary artists click here to read.
And our latest installment on up-and-coming designer Beata Guzinska is notching up some hits on the FaceBook ‘like’ button – she also has a new website too: www.beataguzinska.com
Calling All would-Be Designers! 
Learn how to make your own garments by joining our FREE Stitching classes for the unemployed.
This six week Level 1 accredited course will provide you with the basic stitching skills to operate industrial machines such as a lock stitch, over locker, buttonholer, binder and cover stitch.
The ASOS Stitching Academy in association with fashioncapital.co.uk has state of the art machinery combined with excellent tuition to start you off in your fashion career.
Please email shanice@fashion-enter.com for further details. There are limited spaces available for the next course which starts 26th August at The Factory.
The Factory
Unit 14
167 Crusader Estate
Hermitage Road
N4 1LZ
Topshop Technical Apprenticeship 
Do you want to work for TOPSHOP?
TOPSHOP is looking for candidates who have an interest in pursuing a garment technology or textile related career pathway and would be keen to gain experience in working within a fast paced technical team.
For further details about the role and how to apply please click here.
The Business of Fashion Seminar – 3rd October 2013
 On 3rd October FashionCapital will host a seminar on the business of fashion at the City Business Library with a series of industry experts talking on a range of topics to help your label succeed in fashion today!
We are delighted to confirm that Caren Downie (right) will be speaking exclusively at this seminar.
Caren spent 9 ½ years working closely with Jane Shepherdson to make Topshop one of the most respected global fashion brands. She then joined ASOS as the company’s Fashion Director; she was part of the team that took the brand to global credibility and recognition but left last year to spearhead independent projects.
To read her full bio please click here.
For further details on how to attend this seminar please email jenni@fashioncapital.co.uk
Fashion Enter Non Executive Board of Directors
CEO Jenny Holloway comments:
“Fashion Enter has grown enormously over the last seven years and our values and ethos of a social enterprise remains unchanged being at the very the heart of all we do. However new areas such as working with people who are differently-abled, growing a manufacturing base, looking for global expansion et al requires a new skillset.
I am blessed with many wonderful contacts and friends that have been built up over my career and it therefore gives me great pride to announce the following industry leaders that will be on our Non Executive Board of Directors:-
Carolyn Springett – Chief Operating Officer, Jaeger.
Patrick Egan – Managing Director, Endaba.
Caren Downie – Freelance Fashion Consultant ex-ASOS and Topshop.
Michael Chambi – Director Florentia Clothing Village.
Frank Rodgers – CEO Spoke Guards and ex-Remploy Management.
With this amazing team of people meeting each quarter I have every confidence that Fashion Enter will reach new markets and become a strong sustainable large scale social enterprise.
My sincere gratitude to each of the new members and I so look forward to working with you all in the future!”
Testimonial from Inonectima Designer Maria Tukhas
“I am passionate about everything I do! I have always loved fashion and it has been my dream to have my own label and even in these difficult times I truly believe that one is able to succeed with the right motivation, well-timed help and support and endless energy! I have a very strong ethos about ethical trading and being fair to all I work with and this is just the same as fashioncapital.co.uk .
Not only have FashionCapital encouraged me to grow my label Inonectima professionally at a rapid pace, but I now constantly work closely with their Fashion Studio and The Factory and together we have built up the range from my inspiration and design and their expertise with patterns and manufacturing. I’ve recently showcased at the first fashion event of Rise Superclub and it was a success proving that all the efforts were granted with the acceptance of the wider audiences.
Next I want to be on the catwalk of Profile in November in front of the buyers from Topshop and asos.com but in the mean time I have been asked to be a speaker at National Youth Week and make a one off dress for the nominee of Le Gala Des Dame red carpet event.”
www.inonectima.com
Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust 
The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) visited The Factory a few weeks ago to raise awareness of the support the charity can give. As a result three of The Factory employees Chris, Memed and Yan are eligible to receive financial support for their children.
To apply, employees must have worked in any aspect of the fashion and textile industry, including design, manufacture, retail or distribution for a minimum of 1 year and there must be a case of need for their child.
To find out more please click here.
If you or someone you know needs help for their child, please contact Karen, FTCT’s grants co-ordinator on 020 7170 4117 or email grants@ftct.org.uk. A small grant from FTCT can make a huge difference.
Specialist Production Instructor’s Position
Specialist Production Instructor – Engineering Garments
£22,190 – £26,790 pro rata
50-week fixed-term contract
HMP & YOI Downview, Sutton, Surrey
Share your knowledge and skills in garment manufacturing where they can make a real difference. You’ll help prisoners at HMP & YOI Downview gain recognised qualifications to improve their future employment prospects and so reduce their risk of re-offending.
HMP Downview is a closed prison for women located in Sutton, Surrey.
The prison opened in 1989 as a category C Male Prison, converted from the former nurses’ home of Banstead Hospital. In September 2001, Downview re-roled to a closed prison for adult women.
This is a training and supervisory role in a production workshop. Carrying out workshop induction, you’ll train prisoners in health and safety, Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and the proper use of machinery and tools. You will also set work schedules and manage targets, ensuring delivery to contractual arrangements. This is a secure environment so you’ll be expected to follow official processes and procedures.
Take responsibility for all tools and plant machinery carrying out checks at regular intervals and completing all relevant documentation in accordance with the Local Security Strategy (LSS) and National Security Framework (NSF) Comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and legislation to ensure statutory and mandatory compliance.
You’ll need an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in garment manufacturing along with practical industry experience, including supervisory duties. If you don’t already hold a qualification in teaching for lifelong learning (PTTLS or similar), you must be prepared to study for one. If you are a qualified NVQ assessor, so much the better. Good communication skills and a caring attitude are also important.
Please apply ASAP
To apply, please visit https://www.justice.gov.uk/jobs and search current vacancies using reference DW0065.
Boutique Pick of the Week 
One to take you into autumn this Nancy Dee vintage inspired dress can be worn as is or when the temperature drops – layered over a long-sleeved top. Made from soft organic cotton jersey the caramel colour suits most skin tones while the print is unique to the label. All Nancy Dee garments are manufactured in Britain. The label believes in preserving and developing the fast-disappearing specialist skills which established this country’s reputation for quality manufacture.
Rosie dress – caramel orchids
£79.00
http://www.nancydee.co.uk/
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
Fashion Enter Ltd – Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 for the Social Enterprise category; the London and South region.
   
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