Topshop Factory Visit
12-11-2008
‘On Friday we had a very rewarding day driving around East and North London reviewing quality sample units. I was pleasantly surprised with the standard of work showcased and Topshop is really looking forward to the FashionExpo event next Wednesday. On Monday we will be reviewing another 8 sampling units and CMT's with Fashion Enter and if Friday is anything to go by it will be extremely difficult to select the winning unit for Excellence in Sample Production.' Eimear Hawker
On Friday 7th November Eimear Hawker, Senior Garment Technologist, and Jenny Holloway, Director Fashion Enter, visited the following production units to eventually determine who will be winner of the Excellence in Sample Production award at the FashionExpo event on Wednesday 19th November:
First Fruit Trading – FFGM
1A Wellstead Road
London E6 6DE
T: 020 8472 8231
F: 020 8472 8231
E: fft@firstfruit.org.uk
W: www.ffgm.co.uk
FFGM offers a versatile CMT production service, manufacturing ladies, men’s and children’s clothing (tailoring and soft wear). An embroidery service is also available, which is popular for corporate products. Sampling and production runs are executed to an impeccable finish. FFGM deals with independent stores as well as chain stores and online shops.
Contact: Benjamin Mubayi
Borough: Newham
G.E. Designs
23-27 Arcola Street
London E8 2DJ
T: 020 7249 2291
F: 020 7275 9878
Based in a fully-equipped CMT factory in Hackney, we work closely with designer-brands, retailers and boutiques to deliver quality sample collections, small test-runs and medium quantity production. Our strengths are womenswear, menswear and special uniforms, covering high-quality women's daywear separates, eveningwear, dresses as well as menswear soft tailoring, trousers and uniforms. Clients include Sara Berman, Charles Gray, and No Uniform.
Contact: Erdem Aykin
Borough: Hackney
Kasha's Studio
105 Eade Road, Building D, Unit 4c
London N4 1TJ
T: 07783 940126
E: kasia73@tiscali.co.uk
W: www.kashasstudio.co.uk
Kasha's Studio is a successful sampling and production company that is looking to build upon its client base, which includes high profile designers. Kasha's Studio is renowned for its personalised approach, attention to detail and ability to provide solutions for the most difficult technical tasks. Kasha's Studio operates within budget at competitive rates.
Contact: Kasia
Borough: North London
Larisa Judina
Studio 347/348
Stratford Workshops
Burford Road
Stratford
London E15 2SP
M: 07958 087795/ 07879 034311
E-mail: julara@mail.ru / yevgeniy-p@mail.ru
The company, Larisa Judina, has been in business for three years and does catwalk sampling and production orders for London fashion designers. We also produce leather bags, accessories and curtains using our own designs. We have the facility to do alterations and our work is of very high quality and produced to tight deadlines.
Contact: Larisa Judina
Borough: Stratford
Rosamanda (Pleaters) Ltd
Unit D3
15 Tariff Road
London N17 0DY
T: 020 8365 1233
F: 020 8365 1233
Our company was established in 1984 with the aim of providing a quality pleating, shirring and smocking service for the fashion and allied industries. We are geared to the requirements of top fashion designers, clothing manufacturers, interior designers, film and theatre costumiers, private commissions and for students.
Contact: Eleni Hadikyriacou
Borough: Tottenham
The Sampling Unit Ltd
Unit 4A, Tavistock Road
London N4 1UP
T: 020 8800 0911
F: 020 8809 3456
E: tsu.andrew@gmail.com
W: www.thesamplingunit.co.uk
A professional sampling and manufacturing service for designers and manufacturers looking for assistance to develop their range for either sales purposes, catwalk shows, press or personal pieces. We offer a complete service from pattern making to cut, make and trim. We produce evening and day dresses, skirts, trousers, jackets, coats, tops and blouses.
Contact: Andrew Theodosiou
Borough: Haringay
XLConsultancy
30 Marne Avenue
London N11 1JU
T: 020 8211 4578
E: stamo@xlconsultancy.com / info@xlconsultancy.com
W: www.XLconsultancy.com
The services our consultancy provides range from design, patterns, grading, sampling, production management and small production runs on both menswear and womenswear. We also provide bespoke training courses in all levels of pattern cutting, garment technology and quality control both in the UK and overseas for manufacturers and retailers alike. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your individual needs.
Contact: Stamo
Borough: New Southgate
Yesevi Designs Ltd
4th Floor, Tower Block,
Lea Valley Business Centre
1 Hawley Road
London N18 3SB
T: 020 8887 0162
F: 020 8887 9488
E: yesevidesign@btinternet.com
Having been in business for many years, Yesevi Designs Ltd has a well-equipped CMT/manufacturing factory with highly-skilled and experienced staff. We specialise in sampling, small, medium and large sized orders for designer brands, top-end retailers and boutiques. Our strengths are soft tailoring, shirts, daywear separates, dresses as well as eveningwear for women, menswear and special uniforms.
Contact: Mehmet Doggan & Mustafa Dil
Borough: Tottenham Hall
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Jenny Holloway also commented:
‘Just to reinforce Eimear's comments the units visited on Friday really were of a high standard and this is just what makes the FashionExpo event, bringing together the very best of London's manufacturers with London's designers.'
Each of the manufactures have been offered a free Manufacturers Online Showroom with FashionCapital.
