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NEWSLETTER 2nd October
Dear all,
 With the international collections now in their final leg in Paris we have been reporting on the shows and taking a keen look at the trends coming through for Spring/Summer 14. Elsewhere John Lewis has announced a continued collaboration with Alice Temperley and her ‘Somerset’ line following a successful summer debut. The range will roll out to include lingerie, nightwear and childrenswear. At FashionCapital HQ it has been all guns blazing for our apprenticeship programme with M&S joining us in the search for 10 Assistant Garment Technologists…
To view the criteria and find out more about the M&S opportunity click here
Also on FashionCapital this Week…
High street giant New Look discuss how customers expectations of multi-channel retailing has changed and how they crave access to new and first look previews. Zoe Barrow reports from the Paris catwalk shows and after 14-years as ASOS.com’s director, James Hart has decided to move on to pastures new.
Balenciaga S/S 14
Coming Next Week New Look FashionCapital.co.uk
The FashionCapital team have been busy working on a fresh, new look and we are excited to announce that the website will be ready and live next week!
Bethany has been working on the graphics for the website she commented:
“We have been upgrading FashionCapital behind the scenes for the last 10 months working with Ben Conrad at Left Click. After all of this planning I am excited to announce that the re-launch for Fashioncapital.co.uk is planned for next week. I would really like to thank Ben and Alex from Left click for all their hard work. I know our users are going to be amazed with the results.”
The Latest from the Stitching Academy
Our first cohort of Stitching Academy Level 1 qualifiers will receive their official certificates tomorrow. Well-done!
First cohort with Jenny Holloway and Leyla Mehmet
Tutor Leyla Mehmet comments:
“I am filled with pride to see the first set of learners finish at the Stitching Academy. We started with 18, 15 completed and 6 are already in employment or on trials for employment. The current group finish this week and they are equally as talented. It’s a dream come true for me to pass on all my expertise in stitching.”
TopShop/Topman Apprenticeship Update
Fashion Enter, sister company to FashionCapital, has become firmly established in the field of fashion and textile apprenticeships. The company has successfully placed apprentices with the likes of high street brands Topshop, New Look and River Island to designer labels such as Roksanda Ilincic, Jonathan Saunders and Marios Schwab.
As you may have read in previous newsletters Fashion Enter was offering an amazing opportunity for 2 Garment Technologist roles at Topshop/Topman.
After receiving over 800 applications, narrowing it down to a final 50 was tough. Many factors were taken into consideration and the final 50 were invited in for a screening and introduction day at The Fashion Studio.
Receiving a presentation about the apprenticeship, the commitment and the qualification gained candidates were then put through a set of tasks to help them show-off their best skills and qualities, including a one-to-one interview, a group pattern cutting task and some form filling out on why they should work at Topshop/Topman.
The final 20 candidates were narrowed down and invited to Topshop.
Candidates had to prepare a 10 minute presentation on the Topshop/Topman brand prior to their interview. Here they had to cover why they loved the brand, why they are best suited for the role, and why they should get that all important garment tech apprenticeship.
After more one-to-ones, giving their presentation and a meeting with Topshop’s head office staff candidates had given all they could for the role, the decision is now down to Topshop.
Candidates meeting with head of buying at Topshop
Here’s what Emily, one of the candidates, had to say about the big day:
“It was not at all what I had expected of the afternoon, it was really relaxed and enjoyable, especially watching those videos about Topshop and Topman, it gave me a lot of insight into the company and how fast paced and exciting it really is, making me want to work there even more! The actual interview was very similar in being that the assessors were very friendly making me feel more at ease so could let my personality out a bit more, overall I have learned a lot yesterday, even if I’m not successful I feel it was a good learning experience for me. But saying that yesterday has shown me how great a company it would be to work for and I have come away feeling very positive.”
Decisions are currently being made, so watch this space! Good luck to all!
Fashion Enter’s Apprenticeship Programme & Stitching Academy at Fashion Forward
Fashion Enter is visiting the ‘Fashion Forward’ seminar today, 2nd October; to help spread the word on the Fashion and Textile apprenticeship programme and the newly launched Stitching Academy.
The seminar, which is designed for 16-19 year olds across London aims to provide them with information and guidance on taking the next step into the fashion industry.
Fashion Enter will be giving a presentation on our apprenticeship programme, what it is, what they involve, how to apply and more. As well as the newly launched Stitching Academy – the Level 1 qualification, its benefits and who it’s suited to as well as the experience gained throughout the 6-week course including further steps after completing the course.
To find out more on the apprenticeship programme and for more information on our latest roles check it out here or contact:
jenni@fashion-enter.com
https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Apprenticeship.html
Tomorrow – The Business of Fashion Seminar
The Business of Fashion: inspiration, information and networking
City Business Library
Thursday 3rd October 2013 from 17:45 to 20:30 (BST)
London
Are you starting a fashion label, thinking about it or just need some ideas of how to make your business more successful for the future?
Hear a series of industry experts talking on a range of topics to help your label succeed in fashion today!
The Speakers:
Jenny Holloway, Director Fashion Enter / FashionCapital
Caren Downie, Ex Topshop and ASOS Buying Director
Nick Gould, Partner at Collyer Bristow LLP
Nigel Rust, Business Mentor
Michaela Jedinak, Co founder of Michaela Jedinak and Joy of Clothes
Discover how the City Business Library and other organisations can help you:
Business Launchpad
CIDA – Cultural Industries Development Agency
Companies House
Craft Central
Fashion Capital
Intellectual Property Office
NatWest Bank
Portobello Business Centre
StartUp Loans London
Women’s Business Centre
Network with other like-minded people over a drink and Tsuru sushi.
Admission is £10. Places are limited so early booking is recommended.
Book online via: http://cblfashionoct13.eventbrite.co.uk/
Calling all designers – do you have stock you would like sell?
Organisers at ‘The London Designer Sale’ are looking for new designers for their up and coming sale events over the next few months. The small, friendly team at ‘The London Designer Sale’ have been hosting sale events for over seven years working with labels such as Belstaff, Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson, Religion and Abi-K.
Supplier information:
‘The London Designer Sale Ltd’ one of London’s most established designer sample sales, specialising in end of line stock, cancelled orders, over runs, excess and new season stock and from agents, press, boutiques, designers and brands.
The London Designer Sale holds a database of over 17,000 customers and has a dedicated customer following.
The event costs a one-off fee of £75 per 6ft trestle table/rail. Plus 20% commission on sales (plus VAT).
The event provides basic staff including general floor staff, cloakroom, cashiers, sales assistants and security; however we do advise clients selling smaller items to be present at the sale.
What do you get for your money?
As well as the above staff and venues, we supply, the tables, tablecloths, bags/packaging, credit/debit card facilities, promotion, advertising and direct access to a database of over 16,500 actual customers.
We operate on a first come first serve basis, on the limited space available.
For specific Terms & Conditions and any additional enquiries please contact Tracy Robinson
tracy@thelondondesignersale.co.uk
+44 (0) 7900-432261
Boutique Pick of the Week 
‘From Somewhere’ is a designer label that works primarily with pre-consumer surplus from the manufacturing houses and textile mills of the luxury fashion industry.
The label is a pioneer in combining sustainable thinking with fashion-forward design; bringing quality and craftsmanship to “exquisite rubbish.”
Its founders are Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci, who have also played a leading role in the creation of Estethica, the hub for sustainable fashion at London Fashion Week.
From Somewhere brings the tradition of dignified clothesmaking into the digital world with a website where classic and best-selling pieces are available to buy immediately, whilst regular on-line trunks shows invite customers to choose items made to order.
This round neck, A-line, short sleeve top made with superior quality jerseys: cotton blends, silk viscose plissé and superfine silk cotton knit makes for an ideal layering piece and is made in London.
Now £90-
From http://fromsomewhere.co.uk/shop/
Illustration by Midula Dey
This week’s stunning illustration, as used in the newsletter header, was created by the talented Midula Dey. You can view more of her work via her newly launched website www.miduladey.com For further enquiries, commissions or to use one of her images please contact her on info@miduladey.com
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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