Reuse – Repurpose – Repeat
26-07-2023
Newsletter 26th July 2023
Warehouse Super Sale
On Saturday 5th August Unit 13 will be open to sell machines, fabrics, threads, tables, chairs, cabinets, zips – you name it! Everything you need for your own business and brand!
Come along to Unit 13, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, London N4 1LZ – nearest tube: Manor House from 10am – 3pm.
FEL CEO Jenny Holloway said:“It’s sad to see the closure of this great unit but the programme with Haringey Council has now finished and we’re proud to confirm we managed to achieve all outputs and outcomes over the last four years! Thank you to the GLA, Collage Arts and Haringey Council for the amazing opportunity to lead on the N17 Creative Callings programme. We’ve meet some amazing creatives.”
https://n17creativecallings.com/
LaundRe – Denim Finishing Hub
The FEL team is thrilled to be working with Salli Deighton (pictured below) and her first-of-a-kind denim finishing hub ‘LaundRe’.
LaundRe HQ based in Canning Town, East London, will be home to sustainable finishing machinery that can take back stocks and refresh them with trending finishes and other experimental treatments. FEL will be supporting this UK repurposing initiative with its stitching services at Haringey HQ.
Jenny commented: “Thank-you Salli for supporting FEL, we are pleased to support LaundRe on all stitching skills required, it’s been great to meet you and we wish you great success for the future.”
Tap here to read more about LaundRe featured in Sourcing Journal.
Sustainable Totes for LEYF
Social enterprise, London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) has sustainability at the heart of its Early Years organisation and FEL is thrilled to continue to support them with ongoing, sustainable textile production.
FEL has been a LEYF sustainable partner for nine years – from making staff pinafores to face masks and children/staff aprons. FEL has utilised deadstock fabrics and now, Kornit Digital printing technology ensures LEYF products have minimal impact on the environment.
FEL has just produced 1,000 LEYF tote bags using deadstock fabric which reduces excess fabric from going to landfill and FEL’s brilliant, eco-friendly Kornit Digital printer.
“We are delighted to continue to work with LEYF and use our end-of-life fabrics in such a productive way.” Commented Jenny Holloway.
Tap here for more on our micro factory services.
The 24 Hour Printed Top
Kathy O’Driscoll wanted her own unique, printed fabric to create a top to wear to two industry events…trouble was, she needed the fabric that very week! Step in Fashion-Enter and its amazing on-site fabric printing capabilities…tap here to read how she went from initial idea to printed garment in just 24 hours!
Competition Time!
Our in-house brand B of London has just launched a competition. For the chance to win a £100 B of London voucher you need to follow the brand on instagram Good luck!
Coming Soon Styleverse Innovation Centre
Are you fashion tech ready? Styleverse Innovation Centre with Style3D coming soon!
Jobs and Apprenticeships
Qasimi are recruiting for a Project Management Office Apprentice based in London, while here, at Fashion-Enter Ltd Haringey, we are looking for a Receptionist / Administrator.
Tap here to find out more and apply.
Staff News…
Congratulations in advance to Pattern Tutor – Manuela, she is due to get married this Friday. Best wishes from all of us at FEL and the FTA!
Masterclasses and Courses
Roll-on courses available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester from September…
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
If you are unemployed or low income (below £23,302.50), over 19-years-old, you could be eligible to join some of our courses for free. Email: education@fashion-enter.com to enquire.
Summer Courses
The FEL team sincerely apologise that the 3-day corset and soft furnishing courses over the summer break have been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Those that signed up have been contacted and we hope to hold these sessions later in the year.
31st July – 3rd August 4 Day Beginners Stitching and Upcycling
7th – 10th August 4 Day Beginners Pattern Cutting Course with recreation of your favourite personal garment
11th August 1 Day Upcycling and Repair Workshop (all levels)
22nd August 1 Day Reversible Tote Bag Stitching Course (beginners)
30th August Mastering the Fashion Business Blueprint: Fine-tuning your plan for success (Free via Zoom)
30th August – 1st September Gerber Accumark 3-Day Beginner’s course
This Week on FashionCapital…
How do social movements inspire designers?
And Finally…
The FC Designer Collective shop on Fonthill Road provides the perfect place for sales, collection launches, upcycling and alteration sessions. Recent clients hosting events at the shop include NBrown, Dar el Lina and Islington Council. If you are a local designer and would like to host an event, or get your designs stocked at the FC Designer Collective then please contact: georgia@fashion-enter.com the space is equipped with sewing machines and table space.
Until next time, have a great week,
From the Team at FashionCapital (Sister company to Fashion-Enter Ltd)
