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 Newsletter 11th January 2017
Dear all,
The FashionCapital editorial team are fresh back from the latest edition of London Fashion Week Men’s, a four-day designer showcase packed full of shows, presentations and exhibiting designers. The event may well be called ‘Men’s’ but with many brands presenting their womenswear along with unisex collections it was more preview of what’s to come whatever your gender. A big thank you to Sophie Lau, Rebekah Litherland and street style photographer Sherion Mullings, to read all the reviews please click here. Or keep up to date via our Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook pages.
Would You Like to Report Direct From LFW?
If you would like to try your hand at being a show reporter then we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are giving one lucky budding journalist the chance to report live from the catwalk at London Fashion Week in February alongside our team! If you love talking fashion and can produce witty copy fast then this could be for you. Interested? Then click here to find out more.
Do You Know Your Fabrics?
Former Fabric Technologist for Marks & Spencer, Deborah Shulton, will be running a new half-day course at the FTA (3rd February) specially designed for fashion industry students and professionals to deepen their textile understanding. To find out more and book a place please contact: education@fashioncapital.co.uk or call 0208 809 3311.
How To Do Your Own PR Seminar
Following the success of the first PR seminar held last year Director of the London Fashion Agency, Rosie Davies, is back for a second installment on the 2nd of March. To find out more and book a place click here.
 Learn How to Pattern Cut Like a Pro
Our next course of Perfect Patterns Level 1 is due to commence next Monday 16th January and we have a few spaces remaining.
Chiadi a previous Perfect Patterns student comments: “On the course I have learnt so many new skills. I came with no prior experience but I know that I have progressed well and feel confident in my abilities. I would definitely recommend the Perfect Patterns course and I would love to progress onto the Level 2 course.”
To find out more and apply click here
Why Alvanon is Investing in Young Technicians for the Fashion Industry
Five students at Fashion Enter have been awarded £1,500 bursaries by Alvanon. “In the past 15 years, we have lost technical skills and seen a lean towards the creative aspects of the fashion industry,” says Alvanon CEO Janice Wang. “We hope to support the companies and academia that are teaching and training the practical, technical and tactile: the patternmakers, the technical designers and the sewing professionals.”
We couldn’t agree more and we thank Alvanon for their continued support. British manufacturing is on the up and as a result we need more trained production workers than ever before. To read the full story click here.
Job of the Week
Knomo London is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to manage their retail shop and guests to the showroom. To find out more click here.
Welcome to New Stitching Academy Learners
We welcome Sezey, Mildiz and Margaret to the Stitching Academy to find out more about them click here.
Fabric Studio Open Day
Next Thursday 19th January the Fabric Studio will be hosting an in-house fabric sale and a tour of the factory from 11am – 2pm at The Factory, Unit 14, Crusader Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4 1LZ.
Wanted Make-Up Artist and Model
We are looking for a make-up artist and model for our up and coming photoshoot. Both would be required for the day, unfortunately this is unpaid but expenses can be covered. Please e-mail your info / images to Fred Fred@fashion-enter.com
Introducing Photographer Barnaby Curran
To read all about up and coming fashion photographer Barnaby click here.
Depop Garment Sale
We are offering 20% off in our Depop garment sale click here for some real bargains.
Dates for Your Diary:
11th & 12th January – London Textile Fair – Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1.
18th January from 6.30pm – Fashion to Film – Confessions of a Costumier with Guest Speaker Maggie Cooke at The Royal College of Art next to the Royal Albert Hall. To book a place contact: billbohm@textileinstitute.org
19th January – From 11am – 2pm In-house Fabric Studio Sale and Open Day at Unit 14, Crusader Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4. Nearest tube Manor House.
2nd February new short course on Fabric Appreciation click here for more information
2nd March – How to Do Your Own PR with Rosie Davies at The FTA, Unit 14, Crusader Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4. Nearest tube Manor House.
30th March – FashionCapital Trunk Show Manchester – for more details click here.
Fabric Swatch of the Week
Spots and stripes never seem to date and this monochrome fabric made of 100% silk has ‘classic’ written all over it. Available now from the FC Fabric Studio at £8 per metre.
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk…
We ask if BREXIT can ignite a British manufacturing revival?
Department store Mecca, Selfridges London, take on ethics and sustainability in fashion and textiles with its latest window and in-store displays.
And we give you some top tips for getting ahead at interviews.
Boutique Pick of the Week
Get your LFW Men’s fashion fix with this laced up hoodie by KTZ, practical yet unique all at once. Available in the sale now on Farfetch.com.
Laced up hoodie by KTZ Was £513 Now £308
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