Fashion and Textiles Aparrel Aprenticeship – Work with asos.com!!

If you haven’t yet RSVP’d for the biggest eduational event of the year in the fashion industry, please do so now. If you are an employer requiring a long term extra pair of hands to work on an 18 month contract with you who you may wish to take on beyond the completion of the qualification, or if you would like to gain a qualification in fashion whilst earning a living and putting everything you learn in the classroom into practice in a real working environment then the fashion and textiles apprenticeship in Apparel is for you.

An Open Day is being hosted at the Workshop on the 8th December to provide further information and answer any questions you may have in regards to this exciting new scheme. The leading employer on the programme is industry giant asos.com who will also be attending to answer your questions too. To attend please complete the expression of interest form and return to emily@fashioncapital.co.uk.

British Designers at FashionCapital lands at W1

FashionCapital is delighted to announce it has secured a W1 head office, retail space and showroom. The central London location is based at Portman village at 2 Seymour Place which hosts a two storey unit with the ground floor retail for consumers and the basement an exclusive showroom for press and buyers. FashionCapital will be hosting an exclusive launch event on the 16th December to celebrate the opening of the fourth retail unit, second showroom and new head office and a press day will be held on the 15^th – more details to follow soon. To RSVP for the events, please email jenni@fashion-enter.com.

Clothes Show Live

Despite the extreme weather conditions, the biggest fashion and beauty event in the world gets ready to opens its doors to the public at the NEC on Friday for the 6 day extravaganza. The FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique is preparing to showcase, having already left to avoid too much disruption, the following fantastic designers:

Belles of London
Catalyst by Tamara Joseph
Claudia Polo
Cocoabella
Corset Art
Designer Sample Sale
Dezra
Doris&Doris
Elephtheria
Fcboutique.co.uk
Honor Gold
I Am Generic
JO30 Ltd
KhuKhuz
Me and Thee
Meem
Playsuit Parlour
Seema’s Heart & Soul
Trollied Dolly
Vetigraph
Vangil Designer Range

If you are attending the show, be sure to visit the FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique in Hall 19 stands FB1 – FB24 and the return of the Profile catwalk show at the Image Catwalk Show at 4.30.

Trends

FashionCapital.co.uk attended the bi-annual trend prediction seminar presented by Li Edelkoort. the most recent presentation, for Summer 2012, the title and general theme was ‘Earth Matters’. It is no secret that the environment we live in is drastically changing due to the affects of global warming and the impacts of this over the past year have been overwhelming. There is no escaping these facts and as a result fashion is going to be heavily influenced by the changing environment we live in. ‘Fashion will be mining mental matter; taking inspiration from the earth and trying to give back its beauty and strength’. Here is a sneak peak of what’s to come and click here to read the whole article.

Be Business Ready

Be sure to book your place on the next Be Business Ready seminar next Thusday or for the following week to gain invaluable industry advice as outlined below for just £50 + VAT.
Workshop 3. 2nd Dec 2010
Title: Getting the Most Out of Your Manufacturer
Topics:
1. Finding suitable manufacturers – Where to look. Creating a short list.
2. Selecting a manufacturer – What to look out for. Check list of requirements. The importance of a relationship. Sampling v Production.
3. Developing the relationship – developing mutual trust
4. UK v Overseas – the pros and cons
5. Communications – How to get your spec across. Delivery expectations. Quality. Progress chasing. What the manufacturer needs from you.
6. Production planning – What you need to do to keep the manufacturer on track.

If you would like to attend any of the above seminars please email jenni@fashion-enter.com now.

FCBoutique.co.uk

The FCBoutique.co.uk has focused its theme around the monochrome trend this week, a common site throughout the nation since the blanket of snow has covered the UK. A host of exciting new outfits have also been uploaded in preparation for the winter party season with stunning little black dresses and a touch of glitz for you to kick start the festivities looking fabulous!

The Collection

The Collection returns with a Winter Special at the Amika nightclub in London on the 23^rd December to showcase designer’s festive party collections. The show is set to be another electric performance with dancing models, a fabulous atmosphere and of course outstanding collections. To get involved as a designer to showcase your collection, to book a table or guest list, please contact jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk.

Specialist Advisor – Christopher Head

Specialist advisor Christopher Head, qualified barrister will be providing information on vital legislation and laws every designer should be aware of. The first article addresses the issue of “Using a pattern cutter? Who owns your design?” If your pattern cutter is not your employee, a strange thing happens if they modify the design of your pattern (which many will do, as part of helping you get what you want).
For sure, the copyright in your pattern is yours. But the copyright in the pattern cutter’s work belongs to the pattern cutter. One pattern with two copyright owners?

Boutique Pick of the Week

Despite the extensive snow falling throughout the country, will that really stop us fashion fanatics from looking fabulous in the freezing weather for the height of the party season… I think not. So to celebrate the most fun and festive time of year, the fboutique.co.uk presents this stunning little black dress with intense structural detail ensuring you will get noticed for all the right reasons when you hit the town this Christmas, and for just £70 how could you say no!? To buy now click here.

Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x