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Newsletter 19th April 2017
Dear all,
 For those that don’t know FashionCapital runs alongside its sister company, Fashion Enter, which is responsible for a SMETA approved Factory based in North London that manufactures up to 8,000 garments a week (pictured right). Compliance and ethical working practices are at the very core of the company so we are pleased to support industry changing initiatives such as the #whomademyclothes? campaign and encourage others to do the same. Stitching Academy student Sabrina Shafi reports on how we can all get involved to find out more click here.
Design Talent Required – Final Week to Apply!
If you are a budding fashion designer this is your opportunity to put your design skills to the test and enter the SVP New Designer Competition where the winner will receive a cash award of £750, a bursary for a Fashion Technology Academy short course and a design interview with a leading fashion brand!
Don’t miss out the closing date is Friday 28th April – click here for more information and how to apply.
Fashion Enter’s CPPD Workshops
 Assistant Buyers and Merchandisers from George at ASDA attended their first CPPD ‘Factory Uncovered’ workshop yesterday (18th April). The group spent half a day with our CEO Jenny Holloway and Head of Patterns, Debbie, to see first-hand the design and garment life cycle.
Feedback included:
“Very useful information about the garments. The speaker was very clear and I understood everything, very good.” Rebern, Assistant Buyer.
“I understood the consequences of trading decisions, the changes of a garment, I was aware of the flow of the factory, that everything needs to be in order before the production starts.” Natalie, Assistant Merchandiser.
“I learnt about the production of garments. It was very informative and well presented.” Daniel, Assistant Merchandiser.
Meanwhile the team from SilkFred came in for their first ‘Factory Uncovered’ CPPD installment last Thursday 13th March. Dividing their time across two-weeks, the team began with the process of garment production, how a garment is costed, lay plans, how factories use standard minutes and what makes an ethical, compliant factory. Tomorrow (20th April) the team will return for their practical session with Head Pattern Cutter Debbie.
To find out more about the CPPD workshops and courses that we offer click here.
Apprenticeship of the Week
Are you 16 – 23 years old and looking for an apprenticeship in fashion? We are recruiting for leading chain store M&Co who are looking to hire a Technical Trainee and a Sourcing Trainee to start straight away! Click here for further details.
Two Workshops Not To Miss Next Week!
Fabric Appreciation – Wednesday 26th April
As a designer, fashion buyer or garment technologist it is imperative you understand your fabrics.
It is astonishing that many designers and buyers enter a fashion career with very little textile knowledge or understanding. This course in ‘Fabric Appreciation’ taking place on 26th April at The Factory gives an essential guide to textiles and a general appreciation of textile manufacturing in a live factory environment. It also covers some of influences on cost; lead time and quality.
Led by former Fabric Technologist for M&S Deborah Shulton it has already proven not to be missed!
To enquire about costs and availability please email: jenni@fashion-enter.com
From the Needle-point to the board-room – Thursday 27th April
David Reay, fashion industry leader, will present a workshop for owners of high-growth fashion brands with ambition: “From the Needle-point to the Board-room”.
Hosted by FashionCapital on Thursday 27th April 2017, 10am – 12pmthe workshop will be held at The Fashion Technology Academy, Unit 13, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, London N4 1LZ. (Nearest tube: Manor House) To book please email: info@fashioncapital.co.uk
FC Fabric Studio News
*Coming Soon* – Fabric Sample Packages
JennyBeth comments: “At FCFabricStudio we understand how difficult it is to purchase fabrics online, so we’re introducing sample packages. A choice of 5 or more swatches of fabrics that we have here at The Fabric Studio that you can feel and match with your pattern without committing to the entire metre. More details coming soon!”
“Additionally, we’re extending the 10% discount off ‘spring florals’ to Sunday 23rd April – happy fabric shopping!”
Fabric Swatch of the Week
Our customers can’t get enough of our florals and nor can we! Bonnie Eva (pictured right) is a beautifully printed spun poly fabric. This fabric is a high quality and very comfortable. Available now at £4.30 a metre.
Next 5-Day Vetigraph Course
 Our next installment of Vetigraph tuition has been scheduled to begin on the 15th May. The intensive 5-day course is ideal for both beginners and those already with some experience.
Please note due to class size and popularity this course has limited places, if you would like to register your interest or request further information, please contact: jenni@fashion-enter.com
This Week on FashionCapital
 The ‘contract notes’ from our headline trunk show sponsor Freeths are now available as an informative article, get informed on contract essentials.
With the apprenticeship levy now in place, guidance has been published for both employers and providers. To find out more click here.
And a big well done to University of Salford fashion student Val Kristopher Galbo on winning the Levi’s X Arts Thread Design contest, beating off competition from nearly 500 fashion students from 84 design schools across the world.
Boutique Pick of the Week
While we’ll be turning our garments inside out next week to support the #whomademyclothes? campaign we are getting in a revolutionary mood with this hand printed ‘The Revolution Will Not Be Accessorized’ white tee in 100% Fairtrade certified organic cotton. Yours for £26- from PeopleTree.co.uk
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