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Newsletter 30th March 2016
Dear all,
Last week we mentioned the 2016 Fashion Revolution campaign (18th April – 24th April 2016) where consumers all around the world can show the label in their clothing, post a photograph on social media, tag the brand they’re wearing and ask the question #whomademyclothes. This global initiative will run alongside many other events supporting sustainable and ethically made fashion.
The team at FashionCapital have been staunch supporters of the project since its launch after the horrendous Rana Plaza complex collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh where 1,134 people were killed and over 2,500 were injured. And we are pleased to be invited to Fashion Revolution’s ‘Fashion Question Time’ at the Houses of Parliament. Hosted and chaired by Mary Creagh MP on the 18th April.
http://fashionrevolution.org
Fashion Enter Open Day: Wednesday 20th April 11am – 1pm
Want to know more about what we do and how the factory works? As we mentioned previously transparency is key within our business and for those in industry looking for sampling, production, training, studio space or an apprentice we welcome you to our open day to see the many facets of our business and what we can offer you. The two-hour session will provide potential clients with an overview on Fashion Enter services including membership and one to one business mentoring.
Just imagine this…there you are showcasing your wonderful collection at Pure. Then on the stand enters a junior buyer from a well-known high street retailer. She says, “I love your collection and we are looking for new brands on our basement floor at Oxford Street. Can I take a few images please as my buyer is away travelling and I know she will love your signature!”? What would you do…your beautiful collection being photographed – the natural reaction is NO of course! There is always that issue of a copyright infringement BUT she is a junior buyer and her buyer is away on business. You have just thrown away a golden opportunity – well we can help you here so this is a win win situation! Want to know more. Then find out about our memberships. Email jenni@fashion-enter.com to register for our Open Day or for further membership details.
Apprentice Needed Immediately
Emmanuel’s Dressmaker based in Muswell Hill is looking for an apprentice to start straight away!
Emmanuel’s Dressmaker is a team of professional designers who specialises in making bespoke wedding dresses, women fashion, childrenswear, men’s designs and they also offer classes for aspiring designers.
They are looking for an apprentice to assist in all areas of the business from:
Sewing
Customer relations
Client liaison
Promoting the business via social media
Advertising and marketing
General admin duties
This will be an exciting hands-on role! To apply please submit your CV to apprenticeships@fashion-enter.com
On-going Production Courses
Many of our courses held at the Fashion Technology Academy such as Stitching Academy Level 1 & Level 2, Perfect Patterns, Machine Engineering and Quality Control are on a rolling schedule, so if you’ve just missed the start of one you can always put your name down for the next.
To find out more and up-skill your fashion career click here.
This week in the Fashion Studio we are Hooked on Hettie!
The team at the Fashion Studio have a diverse range of skills, that doesn’t end with clothing design and manufacturing. We have made wands, hats and have even moved in to gadget and pet accessories! This week we have been working with the lovely team at Hettie who have created a new collection offering quality British made accessories inspired by classic traditional fabrics. They are family run business and involved with their product from design to finish.
We hear from director’s Sian & Stephanie about how FashionCapital has helped their brand become a reality:
“Fashion Capital has helped us put our ideas into our products. We are passionate about being a brand made in Britain and supporting the British manufacturing industry. This London based company is ideal for us, to help monitor production and have ease and speed of delivery. They have helped us make our patterns and achieve quality by putting our ideas into the sampling process. We have been very happy with the results and the communication we have with Kasia and the team. They have been very helpful and produced great products for us.”
 Fabric Swatch of the Week
Just in at the FC Fabric Studio is this muted navy viscose/elastane fabric, a versatile material that can be used for tops, skirts and duster coats and doubled-up to create more structured designs.
www.fcfabricstudio.com
This Week on FashionCapital…
Armani announces that from next season the label will be fur-free, while the industry debates whether showing collections one-season ahead is past its sell-by-date? Alvanon president and apparel industry business authority Ed Gribbin will chair a three-person panel addressing “innovation” at The World Retail Congress in Dubai this April. And Life & Business Coach Eric Gilston asks: Are you Motivated? In Personal Development.
Boutique Pick of the Week
 Our online shop FCB Boutique is currently in the midst of a revamp (shots from the latest photoshoot featured above) and will be back and live to offer affordable, fresh fashion very soon.
In the meantime our attention has caught sight of this vibrant digital print skirt by sustainable label SkunkFunk. The print certainly does all the talking so combine with plain separates and get noticed!
SkunkFunk Elosiaga skirt £59-
FashionCapital Supports…anthonynolan.org
Anthony Nolan – a charity that saves the lives of people with blood cancer and blood disorders began in 1974. Shirley Nolan’s son Anthony was in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant and this marked the beginning of the world’s first register to match donors with people in desperate need.
Now, Anthony Nolan.org help three people each day find that lifesaving match alongside world-class research into stem cell matching and transplants, to ensure every person in need gets the best possible treatment. FashionCapital supports this essential organization and plans to hold fundraising events in the near future.
https://www.anthonynolan.org
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