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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
The Trench deadline is in less than two weeks!
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Please send in images of your designs as soon as possible for voting on FashionCapital.co.uk. The Submission pack can be filled out later as long as it is in by February the 15th at the latest.
All information including the Brief, Submission pack and Terms and Conditions
Good luck to all entrants!
Be Business Ready for 2011
Following the success of the first series of workshops, Fashion Enter are running a fresh series of six practical workshops to help you get your business in good shape from a financial, production and sales & marketing point of view. Aimed at fashion designers who are either just starting out or have been running for a while and want to improve their business.
Dates: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March + 7th April 2011.
Workshop 1. Thursday 3rd March 2011.
Title: How Much Are You Really Making?
Topics:
1. Introduction to Profit/Loss –How many garments do you have to sell before you start making money? How do you know if your prices are going to cover all your costs? Why wait until the end of the year to find out from your accountant just how successful you were this season? A simple Profit/Loss account is the starting point to answering these questions and helping you manage your business well.
2. Recording your sales and purchases – Simple, practical, ways to record your income and expenditure that don’t take up a lot of time but do keep you in control.
3. How to treat stock – How to value fabrics, trimmings and finished garments.
4. VAT – Do you need to be VAT registered? Would it pay to be VAT registered?
5. Cash Flow – How would your business be affected if one of your customers was late paying you? Are you sure you will be able to pay for your garments when they are ready? This section will introduce a simple cash flow tool to help you plan ahead.
More dates and how to book.
Further workshops now available!
The legal side of paying people to work for you
We’re all getting used to the idea that employment law can have some odd effects. But here’s one that most people don’t realise at all:— freelancers are entitled to paid holiday, just like employees!
There’s a lot of confusing information out there about the legal side of having people work for you. Some of it is plain wrong, and some is not well known … but is just waiting to trip you up.
Find out what works and what doesn’t. What are the pitfalls, and how to go round them.
Christopher Head is a barrister with over thirty years experience in the employment field. He is a specialist adviser to Fashion Enter.
This short series of chatty seminars is aimed at giving you a ‘quick and dirty’ fix – giving you the right information, and helping you use it to get the best for your business.
The first seminar is on 2nd March.
1] How to decide: self-employed freelance, or employed?
a. How do you decide which arrangements is best for you?
b. Pick ‘n mix structures – some of each
c. What are the pitfalls and things to watch out for?
d. Having an agreement that covers the bases
e. What happens if you don’t (tax, copyright etc)
Full article and workshop information
The Collection!
Last Thursday 27th January 2011 The Collection in association with FashionCapital and EdgeModels returned to Amika, London.
After success in clubs all over London the show was set to be a success, aiming to lift winter spirits and welcome London into Spring.
The Collection is all about supporting new and emerging designers and models
The crew of dressers, choreographers, models and more arrived bright and early armed with designer collections and ready to stun the Amika clientele.
At 8pm the doors of Amika opened and fashion hungry party-goers flooded into the club picking up a drink and a cupcake or two before working the room. The night began with an hour and a half of networking which was a great, friendly environment full of chatter between models, designers, producers and many more. By the time the show began the room was rammed and the crowds were jostling to see the catwalk.
Full article and images
If you are a designer and would like to express your interest in the next Collection please email jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk
BD@FC – W1
The Art of Fashion
As London readies itself for the descent of the fashion-pack, one W1 boutique is celebrating a different kind of designer. A special exhibition of illustrations and prints at the pop-up concept store, FashionCapital in Portman Village, will bring fashion and art together this February. From 16-23 February, the FashionCapital boutique will be marking London Fashion Week with an Art of Fashion exhibition featuring original works from fashion-inspired artists and graphic designer…
Full article
The Designer Lounge
If you are a designer and would like to take part in the next Designer Lounge please email lynsay@fashion-enter.com
Don’t forget to follow our blog , facebook and twitter pages for all updates and event information!
BD@FC – Bath
There’s so much going on at the Bath branch of British Designers that it’s hard to know where to begin.
We have received our first entries for the Womenswear Design Competition plus we were recently featured in the local paper ‘The Bath Chronicle’ with a great write-up and support for the competition.
New in store we have collections from Jolaby, Ceci and Emma Ewer in the ‘emerging’ room while PPQ have updated their range in the London Fashion Week space. One of our best sellers GOAT London has now moved on to our London branch – we had a great few months with them and are currently looking for new knitwear designers to fill their shoes. Coming soon…leather bags from S M Walker and Milo & Saint, spring pieces from Nina Bon Bina and something quite unexpected from cult couturier Ziad Ghanem.
While many designers are gearing up for the international catwalk circuit of New York, London, Milan and Paris we will be adding our own touch of fashion glamour to the elegant surroundings of the Assembly Rooms here in Bath. On 18th February designs from British Designers will open the Freedom Fashion Show to showcase spring’s bold block colour trend. The black tie event will be raising essential funds for the Trauma Recovery Centre due to open later this year – the first of its kind to open in the Bath area.
For more information and to buy tickets visit: https://ssl.freedombathandbristol.com/fbb/es/fashion-show-2011
And that’s not all, we are very much involved with ‘Bath in Fashion’ – a week long event happening towards the latter part of March and prep is currently underway for a promotional fashion shoot due to take place this Thursday. We can’t wait to see the images already!
Until next time,
The team at BD@FC Bath
Attention Designers – FCBoutique.co.uk
If you haven’t yet utilised the FCBoutique.co.uk membership benefit as an additional selling avenue for your collection please contact Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk. In addition if you are already showcasing on fcboutique.co.uk you should be promoting yourselves in addition to FCBoutique.co.uk’s viral and PR campaign by informing your existing clients and stating the website as one of your stockists to further increase your exposure. If you are not already following fcboutique.co.uk on Facebook and Twitter catch us at the following addresses respectively; FCBoutique FashionCapital and @fcboutique.
FCBoutique.co.uk
Are you ready for Valentines Day this year? As anything red is a prominent current trend you can be sure to romance your special one in the ultimate colour of love. The new FCBoutique.co.uk homepage shows exactly how you could be enjoying your Valentine’s Day in our fabulous fashion. So whether you are looking to buy a present for the lucky lady in your life or want to dazzle your partner in our stunning outfits, there is only one place to go for unique style that keeps you on trend to stay fabulous for the most loved up day of the year… fcboutique.co.uk!
What Makes a Photo – for your Look Books!
Imagery is very important in the creative industry, especially in fashion, and fashion photography is all about the clothes, style and mood that are being represented.
Not only will these images convey the designers personality but also their design signature. So, it is important to choose carefully which images are suitable for your brand/label. There are no rules when it comes to presenting your designs/collection via an image or a lookbook, but you need to get your point across clearly and professionally.
Full article
Fashion Enter Barking Friday 11th & Saturday 12th Feb will be filled with love and little extra
“Of Cor-sets Valentines”
Friday 11th Feb 6pm-9pm
As valentine evening approaches Fashion Enter Barking will have a display of sexy hampers which is the new additional arm to one of our fabulous Designers Corset Art.
Complimented with chocolates and wine, for one evening only you will be able to get up to 50% off all corsets and cinchers and will have the opportunity to purchase and pick and mix your valentines hampers an ideal valentines gift or to make your valentine with your loved one extra special.
For more information please email syreeta@fashion-enter.com
Portrait of love
Saturday 12th Feb 12pm-6pm
As Valentines Day approaches Fashion Enter barking will be doing their yearly “portrait of love day” to be held on Saturday 12th of Feb where loved ones can take the opportunity to be styled and have pictures taken together or as a gift for their loved ones.
Photography by Dave Copper
For further information please contact syreeta@fashion-enter.com
Fashion Enter at Barking will be offering their yearly prom style 2011.
After the success last year locally we already have bookings for prom queens and princesses to be styled from head to toe for this summer.
Example of Packages:
Prom Dress Designed and Made: £250 + (depending on design and fabric)
Prom Diva Package: £500 Dress designed and made plus hair and nails including eye lashes if required
Prom Princess Package: £750 this will include hair, nails and dress designed and made Also includes personal shopping assistance for any extra’s and includes styling.
Prom VIP package: £1,000 this will include dress designed and made, acceceries, hair, and make up, picture before your prom, styling and nails.
Please note: All prices include fabric and trimmings.
For more information please contact syreetam@fashion-enter.co.uk
Apprenticeships
As the start for the apprenticeship programme is fast approaching, Fashion Enter has welcomed Sophie Rose Cornwell and Jessica Becker to the team who will be working in the Workshop and at the Factory and will be easing themselves in this week. Fashion Enter are delighted with the girls progress so far and are excited to be working with them for the next 18 months through the programme. We will be arranging interviews for the remaining apprentices over the next few weeks to start on the 15th February, so watch this space!
Boutique Pick of the Week
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Monday this year you may not have the time to style yourself up after work but do not panic! Fcboutique.co.uk brings you the ultimate solution with this gorgeous straight from work to dinner dress for just £55! This beautiful 60’s style dress provides the romantic influence of the Twiggy era whilst sustaining an aura of sophistication for a night out on the town with your loved one. If you do not favour the red, we also offer this dress in black and grey too!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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