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Newsletter 28th June 2017
Dear all,
We are live and direct from Fashion SVP, a two-day sourcing event that presents over 120 leading fashion producers from the UK and overseas. The event, held at Olympia, London, also features seminars, trend information, product demonstrations, fashion clinics, a jobs forum and industry networking.
Yesterday our CEO Jenny Holloway began her seminar on the advantages and challenges for managers in local sourcing by saying:
“Please don’t tell me today that any of you think that the revolution, in regards to making in the UK, is a fallacy – because it isn’t! We are making up to 10,000 garments a week, we make them competitively, we make them beautifully and we do it so there is margins for both sides.” – Jenny Holloway speaking at Fashion SVP.
Come and visit our ‘Consultation Corner’ today to talk all things fashion and production.
Fashion SVP Design Award Winner Announced
A huge congratulations to the first Fashion SVP Design Award winner Dilara Karaca! She will receive an exciting prize consisting of: A cash award of £750, a bursary for a Fashion Enter Technical Academy short course and a design interview with a leading fashion brand. We look forward to following your fashion story Dilara!
Thank-You Plymouth!
Last Thursday on the 22nd June 2017 the team, along with guest speakers, held their second How To Succeed In Fashion Today seminar in Plymouth. Lifting the lid on the fashion industry the seminar was a great success and we had a great turn out. A big thank-you to all that attended, also to our guest speakers, Plymouth College of Art, Millfields Trust, ABC Awards and Ocean Studios for their support throughout the organisation and delivery of the event.
Feedback included:
“Great advice! Please continue to come to the South West! I have learnt masses of information from inspirational speakers.” – Jess
“I have learnt so much really invaluable information for both myself and my students. Really interesting and encouraging presentations.” – Esther
‘I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all you did to make the Trunk Show a reality yesterday. The event was a great success due to the relaxed, frank nature of the discussion and was invaluable to the attendees.’ – Hannah Harris, Plymouth College of Art
“I thought the Trunk Show was excellent. The presenters were so experienced and informative, as an outsider to the industry I found it all rather fascinating.” – Hester from Millfields Trust
Next stop Scotland – watch this space!
Sample Sale Saturday 15th July
One for the diary – our next sample and fabric sale will take place on Saturday 15th July, 10am until 1pm at our Haringey factory.
The Latest from the FC Fabric Studio
You can bet your future fabric is wrapped with love here at FC Fabric Studio. Watch this latest YouTube video to see the process.
Fabric Swatch of the Week
Just in – this gorgeous lightweight snakeskin print woven viscose. Perfect for making those summer kaftans!
Available on FCFabricStudio now at £6- a metre.
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk
Our very own Jenny Holloway openly discusses her role as a CEO of an Award Winning Social Enterprise and how certain individuals have helped her along the way.
We list 5 predictions that are guaranteed to influence the fashion sector in the near future.
Danae Varangis, founder and CEO, of DV Closet, reveals that today’s consumers are taking a more considered approach when making those fashion purchases.
While Katie Farley discusses the Gender-Fluid Themes repeatedly on show at the recent men’s collections in Trends.
Boutique Pick of the Week
In true British tradition the summer has turned rather damp and soggy. Time to invest in a gorgeous umbrella that you won’t want to leave behind. Lulu Guinness has designed this transparent canopy with a playful birdcage design. Available now for £29.99 from JollyBrolly
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