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NEWSLETTER 19th August 2015
“Tell me I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin. This quote certainly resonates here at Fashion Capital and our sister company Fashion Enter. All of our training, apprenticeships and Continual Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) courses engage and involve the individual to create a practical and insightful approach to learning. As reported in the media of late skills shortages are causing a negative impact on the construction industry and the same can be said for fashion production, there simply aren’t enough skilled workers to meet demand. If you are looking to learn or upskill in fashion production then check out our range of workshops and accredited courses click here.
GCSE Results Tomorrow
Good luck to all those out there waiting on GCSE results and remember there are always apprenticeship positions available here ready and waiting for you in fashion!
Apprenticeship of the Week
Debenhams is looking for their first Apprentice Sample Machinist. This is very exciting as it’s a real first and perfect for anyone that has completed our Level 1 or Level 2 Stitching Academy course.
To find out more and view other apprenticeships available click here
Courses Coming Soon
We have new Perfect Pattern Cutting and Stitching Academy six-week courses commencing on the 1st September to find out more click here.
New Look Back for Third CPPD Workshop
Tomorrow we have our third CPPD workshop with BAA’s and Design Assistants from New Look. The group will be provided with a tour of the Factory and the Fashion Technology Academy before receiving invaluable training in open costings, garment components, fabric consumption, industrial machinery and an introduction to Galaxius software amongst other things vital to expanding knowledge in the fashion industry.
Fashion Retail Academy to Visit FTA
Teachers from the Fashion Retail Academy will be attending a CPPD bespoke course at the Fashion Technology Academy to gain further insight into production and sampling in a real state of the art factory that is fully SMETA compliant.
Working With North London Job Centres
Fashion Enter has been working closely with Job Centres in the North London catchment area: Job Centre Plus in Wood Green, Finchley, Enfield, Kilburn, Finsbury Park, Tottenham as well as Marylebone, to ensure skills development courses such as the successful Stitching Academy along with apprenticeship and employment opportunities are widely advertised across the region.
Jobs Fair Edmonton 30th September
Representatives from Fashion Enter will be at the Edmonton Careers, Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair on Wednesday 30th September at Edmonton Leisure Centre, N9 OTR.
Jenny Holloway to Speak at SSE
Our CEO Jenny Holloway will be speaking at the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) this December. SSE programmes are practical and non-academic there are no exams or textbooks, instead students learn from their peers, build new networks and are challenged by practitioners. Jenny will be speaking frankly about her career journey and how she began her social enterprise in the fashion industry.
Selve Krishnan Talks About Her Stitching Academy Experience:
 Selve: “I joined the Stitching Academy Level 1 course because I wanted to design and make my own garments. At the beginning, my sewing skills were rudimentary, as I had no previous exposure to industrial sewing machines. Some of the tasks were challenging but with the brilliant support of Leyla, I persevered and passed my assessment last month.
“This course has over delivered by enabling students like me obtain an accredited qualification as well as boosting our social capital which is so vital for wellbeing. Magic! I will certainly pursue a level 2 course and continue to be enchanted by the Stitching Academy.”
Belles of London & FCB
Since our in-house collection debut on QVC sales have been strong and we have since seen the first sales via our in-house e-tail site http://www.bellesoflondon.com too. We have also developed a second line www.fcbboutique.com/shop/ please visit and take a look at our affordable range of FCB signature dress styles from the short and flirty Kim to the maxi-length Olivia!
(Belles of London and FCB Boutique recently featured in Drapers)
Introducing Lan Leeder – Pattern Cutter
 “When I came for the interview at Fashion Enter I was so excited because its such a unique set up. Being a social enterprise and a centre of excellence for manufacturing and training made me realise this is just where I wanted to be in my career progression. It’s a great team environment here.
“I first graduated from London College of Fashion with a National Diploma in 2000, followed by a degree in Fashion and Marketing at the University of East London in 2004. My first job was as a Junior Pattern cutter at a leading manufacturer in North London. I worked alongside their senior pattern cutter for 2 years, and gradually had my own accounts with the Arcadia group, Sainsbury’s and Tesco’s. I then moved on and worked for a small ladies wear brand for 8 years, designing and pattern cutting in house.”
On www.fashioncapital.co.uk This Week
We talk to Martin Roberts, Head of Buying at Jacamo.co.uk about his career journey, apprenticeships and his top tips for getting on that fashion industry ladder. Our interview with the inspirational Caren Downey Brand Director and Founder of www.finerylondon.com is also live in ‘News’. India Hunnikin is back with her regular column ‘What’s Trending This Week’ and Amy Newson reports on how a 400 per cent rent increase is squeezing out designers that share essential studio space in Hackney.
Boutique Pick of the Week
This week we are staying close to home with FCBBoutique’s ‘The Kim’ a flirty and fun little black dress. With a flared double layer top and kick pep hem the Kim dress is easy to wear either on its own or as a layering piece.
Currently available in black in sizes 8 – 12 £10-
http://www.fcbboutique.com/product/the-kim/
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