2 Nominations – 1 Incredible Team
05-11-2025
Newsletter 5th November 2025
Awards Month…
As we begin November Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) has been selected for not one, but two awards! Along with the Drapers ‘Fashion Supplier of the Year’ Award to be announced on 12th November, the team have been shortlisted for the Franco-British Business Awards ‘Small Business of the Year’. This recognition highlights the impact and innovation that small businesses bring to the Franco-British business landscape, winners will be announced at a Gala Ceremony on 27th November.
A huge congratulations to the incredible Fashion-Enter Ltd team – this double nomination is a true testament to the company’s creativity, innovation and FEL’s positive impact across the industry!
Fair Work and Supply Chains in the UK Garment Industry
Tomorrow, 6th November, FEL’s Founder and CEO Jenny Holloway (pictured) will be speaking at ‘Fair Work and Supply Chains in the UK Garment Industry’ event, organised by the University of Leicester, University of Nottingham, Transform Trade, and Highfields Centre, part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science.
She will join leading researchers, manufacturers, enforcement bodies, and workers for a day of discussion and insight at the Highfields Community Centre in Leicester. This event aims to shine a light on the future of UK garment manufacturing, exploring how fair work, effective auditing, and ethical supply chains can be achieved. Through interactive workshops, new research findings, and powerful visual storytelling via a photo exhibition, participants will delve into the realities of working and living in the UK garment industry and help shape a more sustainable, fair, and resilient manufacturing sector.
John Herrera’s Inspirational 1-Day Classes
FEL’s educational division – Fashion Technology Academy is thrilled to have fashion designer John Herrera as a visiting tutor. Feedback from his classes has been overwhelmingly positive:
“John is an excellent teacher. Energetic, knowledgeable, and patient.”
“Absolutely so insightful and has put me on track to mastering another corset at home.”
Along with his corset making, fashion illustration and draping classes we can now offer: fashion design, pattern making and fabric manipulation and textile embellishment.
These are affordable 1-day classes that will inform and inspire. To find out more and book visit the FashionCapital Eventbrite page.
Free Monthly Zoom Masterclass
Taking place Friday 21st November at 10am this months masterclass will discuss: The Secrets Behind Cost – Effective Sampling and Production for Aspiring Brands and Designers.
Sampling and production are critical aspects of bringing a fashion design to life, but they can also be challenging and costly for start-up brands and designers. In this hour-long masterclass, we will unveil the secrets to cost-effective sampling and production, empowering participants with practical strategies to streamline their processes and optimise their resources.
Through five comprehensive sections, aspiring fashion entrepreneurs will gain valuable insights and expert knowledge to navigate the complexities of sampling and production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
To join this free, 1-hour session click here to register. A Zoom link will be emailed closer to the date.
Raquel de Carvalho Speaks at Fox Williams’ Fashioning Accountability Panel
We were proud to see Raquel de Carvalho, one of our talented designers based at the FC Designer Workspace, take part in Fashioning Accountability: Legal and Practical Insights on Sustainability and Traceability, an event hosted by law firm Fox Williams at The Mills Fabrica in London.
The evening brought together industry and legal experts to discuss how fashion businesses can approach sustainability and transparency within their supply chains. The panel featured Raquel de Carvalho, founder of her namesake knitwear label, and Imogen Lee-Savage from Margaret Howell, alongside Fox Williams’ legal specialists Stephen Sidkin, Partner and Chair of the Fashion Law Group, and Anisha Patel, Legal Director.
Fashion SVP – To Promote British Manufacturers
It’s great to see that Fashion SVP, taking place at Olympia London on Tuesday 18th – Wednesday 19th of November, is including a UK Pavilion to promote British craftsmanship, heritage, innovation, and sustainability.
Tap here to find out more.
London School and College Leaver Festival
On 18th & 19th November the London School and College Leaver Festival presents a two-day, fully interactive and immersive festival held to educate and inspire young London. Over 120 exhibitors/supporters will be drawn from across the UK and including employers, training providers, FE, HE and professional bodies – and that includes FEL’s Fashion Technology Academy. The event is free and will take place at ExCel in London, to find out more visit: https://lsclfest.co.uk/
Courses Workshops and Masterclasses
Roll-on courses:
Available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester.
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
Introduction to Draping:
8th November – 1-Day Introduction to Draping – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
29th November – 1-Day Introduction to Draping – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
Corset Making:
15th November – Saturday Introduction to Corset Making – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
Fabric Manipulation and Textile Embellishment:
21st November – 1-Day Fabric Manipulation and Textile Embellishment Workshop – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
Fashion Illustration:
22nd November – 1-Day Fashion Illustration for Beginners Saturday Class – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
Repair & Upcycling:
11th November – Free Repair and Upcycling Drop-In – FC Designer Collective shop – free
For all course enquiries contact: education@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 809 3311
This Week on FashionCapital…
Jenny Holloway discusses the Pre – Budget Speech and What It Means for Manufacturing
And Finally…
Did you it’s Buy Nothing New month? Instead of impulse spending, the campaign encourages everyone to reuse, repair, upcycle, and repurpose what they already have – making conscious choices that reduce waste and resists the pull of mass consumption that peaks with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
If you are based in London you are welcome to try our Repair and Upcycle Drop-In at FC Designer Collective, 113-115 Fonthill Road, London N1. (Finsbury Park tube station) Tuesday 11th and Tuesday 25th November 10am – 4pm. These sessions are free thanks to Islington Council but please register to confirm your place as space is limited, visit the FashionCapital eventbrite page.
Until next time, have a great week.
From the Team at FashionCapital/Fashion-Enter Ltd
