NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Clothes Show Live!
After months of preparation and hard work the Clothes Show Live is finally here! Tomorrow will see a busy day for all exhibitors as its set up day at the NEC and then the doors open to masses for the first day at Clothes Show Live on Friday 5th November!
The FashionCapital umbrella is fast becoming a hotspot for fashionistas and this year we are delighted to have a catwalk presence with the return of Profile! 10 of are very best designers will take to the catwalk each day at 1.30pm on the Image Catwalk.
The FashionCapital boutique is situated in the Style Show, Hall 19 stands FB1 – FB14.
Watch this space for daily reports, catwalk reviews and live interview all at the Clothes Show Live 2009 courtesy of FashionCapital.co.uk
Win a Laptop with ASUS design competition!
The entries are still rolling in and the voting is open!
You can leave comments and rate your favourite entries!
We're taking ASUS with us to Clothes Show this week and there will b a display of some entries so far and live voting taking place!
To have your entry added please email: asus@fashioncapital.co.uk
Click here to view the gallery and vote!
Made for Leather Competition with Pittards
Yesterday, at the Pittards Factory in Yeovil, Fashion Enter and Pittards judged the entries for the 'Made for Leather' Competition. It was extremely difficult to select the 10 finalists as all the work was such of a high standard. In all it took three long hours for the decision to be made and so here are the 10 finalists…
1. Amelia Price
2. Ginature Jankuniene
3. Anya Wilkinson
4. Sarah Hogden
5. Charlene Grandison
6. Nicola Desnoes
7. Frances Ekiko
8. Kate Winskill
9. Cathy Li
10. Claire Mischevani
Now we will need to decide from the 10 finalists the 'winner'. The winner will be announced at Clothes Show on the 5th December. Discussions will then be held between the winning designer and Pittards for the winner to work on a freelance basis designing for the Pittards brand.
 
Fashion Enter and Pittards would also like to say a special thank you to the following
applicants who entered the competition…
1. Ashleigh White
2. Carla Tieku
3. Diana Daraselia
4. Jessica Austin
5. Kika Holanda
6. Laura Ockenden
7. Marco Duarte
8. Natalie Johnson
9. Nueza Loio
10. Naomi Johnson
11. Nephertiti Smith
12. Olga Papadopoulos
13. Sinjita Reinfelde
14. Yvon Modu
15. Ye Eun Choi
The Saga continues with Bournemouth Council…
Another week has passed and still no word from Bournemouth's Leader of the Council Stephen MacLoughlin. As recent as yesterday evening we received a call from Councillor
Phil Stanley Watts. He is now looking to bring together all parties concerned to find
a way forward for the Boutique at The Royal Arcade.
To read Vanessa's weekly South West blog click here
Free business support for Women in Work
Over the past few months FashionCapital has been able to support many women working in the fashion and textiles sector with great thanks to Skillfast-UK. Due to the Women in Work funded programme over 20 women have gained free business support and training at The Workshop as well as free membership with FashionCapital! We are delighted to announce that this offer has been extended and further places are now available for this fantastic opportunity!
If you are interested or would like further information please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com
Showroom Update
I am so sorry to advise the both meetings scheduled for today have both been postponed last minute!
John Lewis apologised for the short notice but has asked to postpone their meeting late yesterday evening as they have many deadlines to meet before Christmas and that if they do come in today that they will not be able to offer the time required. So I am afraid we have not a new date in the dairy for this one as yet and I would think that it would be unlikely before Christmas. But we have also offered to go to their offices so I will let you know as soon as there are any further developments.
Browns Focus apologised for the short notice early this morning but a meeting with their Director has come up so they will now be coming in Friday afternoon; so I hope that you are all happy to keep your collections here until then. Collections will then be available to collect the following Monday if required.
Can I also thank all of you for getting your collections to me in good time and I know it's frustrating when this happens and if any of you showing for John Lewis only need to collect your collections then please call to let me know.
International Fashion Fusion
Have you got what it takes to design for leading etailer asos.com and work with design duo Preen?!
After years of behind the scenes planning we are delighted to announce that the ongoing relationship between Fashion Enter and the South African Government has culminated in a truly innovative and exciting competition for the unemployed residents of Haringey. Entitled International Fashion Fusion, Haringey Council has helped launch the project set to inspire and enthuse budding designers of Haringey as well as support and promote the talented crafters in South Africa. Further information and inspiration
Style:U
We are pulling out all the stops for our Christmas themed Style:U event. We will have a host of make-up artists ready to let our visitors in on some top make up tips. There will be the usual photoshoot and personal styling with a Christmassy edge!
If you want to be involved please email jade@fashion-enter.com
Stitch in Time
The Stitch in Time programme is nearly winding up for Christmas as the current students on work placements at local manufacturing units are assisting local designers in preparation for the Clothes Show starting at the end of the week. This programme has been a truly fantastic opportunity for the unemployed in Haringey with a genuine interest in fashion and has so far helped 3 students into employment whilst engaging with nearly 40 individuals in total since its conception in April 09. To book your place for the next cohort, please contact Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk.
Job of the week
Photographers Hair Stylists Make up Artists
Applicant of the Week
EXPERIENCED PATTERN CUTTER/SAMPLE MACHINIST
Boutique Pick of the Week
Find this stunning jacket by Clash and Refine for just £120 on asos.com to spruce up your wardrobe this season. This uber fitted sensation will accentuate the flattering female form cinched tightly at the waist and complimented by the exaggerated shoulder detail portraying the perfect hour glass figure reminiscent of the 50's chic era. The unique folded collar adds to the aura of elegance this fabulous must have piece provides for the wearer.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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