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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
FashionCapital here to help you – Real Industry Advice!
Here at FashionCapital we know only too well how difficult and competitive this industry can be and that is exactly why we are here to help and support you every step of the way. As well as all the services provided with membership we also hold specialised workshops, all day seminars with industry experts, courses at The Workshop and through funded programmes can offer the right person free support. Take a look below:
Be Business Ready for 2011
The Workshops to help up-and-coming designers be ‘Business Ready’ are filling up fast with all four almost fully booked now!
The workshops run by Nigel Rust are aimed at new and emerging fashion designers who are either just starting out or even experienced designers who just want to be more business savvy and improve the efficiency and profitability of their business.
They are designed to be practical – giving you real industrial tools of the trade to help you manage your business as well as an understanding of the principles behind them.
Each Workshop will run for 5 hours starting at 9.30 a.m. One-to-one surgeries will be held at the end of each workshop and you can pre book a unique surgery prior to workshop commencing.
Workshop 2. 25th Nov 2010.
Title: How Rich Are You Going To Be?
Topics:
- Forecasting/Budgeting – Why bother to forecast? Tips on how to forecast and how to make good use of a variable forecast.
- Costing/Pricing – How to pitch your price. Are you going to recover your costs?
- Break Even Point – How much do you need to sell to start making money? How much money will you make as your sales increase? How will your pricing decision affect the answer to these questions? This section will give you an easy-to-use method of working this out – a tool that will be very useful in helping you take sound business decisions.
- More about Cash Flow – Making sure you get paid on time.
Further information and review each workshop here.
Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com to book your place!
Fashion Enter’s How to Succeed in Fashion today with Real Industry Advice– 16th November
The purpose of these seminars is to enable new and existing members to fully understand all the services available to them and at the same time meet with industry experts speaking on a range of subjects from production to marketing to general business support.
With the increase in membership costs this seminar is free for all new members and at a cost of £150 plus vat for non members. If you then however decide to become a member with us after the seminar you will just need to pay the remaining balance to total the payment of £399 plus vat for your yearly membership.
The next seminar is scheduled for 16th November and will take place at The Workshop.
How to Exhibit
This all day seminar will also include a workshop on How to Exhibit for all those designers showcasing at Clothes Show Live. Email jenni@fashion-enter.com to express your interest.
CAD/CAM
The next CAD/CAM course is set to take place at The Workshop on 22nd November for 5 days.
The Veti-Graph CAD/CAM is perfect for those who are interested in learning or improving their electronic pattern making skills, thus saving designers valuable time and money!
Places are limited so please email jenni@fashion-enter.com to express your interest and enquire about costs and course outline.
Free business support – one space left!
After the huge success of the Women in Work funded programme with Skillset FashionCapital is delighted to announce further spaces are now available! You must be a woman, living in England and working within the clothing and textiles sector. If approved by Skillset you will receive funding for business support with FashionCapital including free membership, attendance to the Fashion Enter’s How to succeed in Fashion Today seminar and the Cad/Cam course. Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
Last stands available – Clothes Show Live 2010-11-03
Designers under the FashionCapital boutique umbrella this year are certainly going to take Clothes Show Live by storm with the area showcasing some of the industry’s most talented up and coming designer creatives! Names to look out for are:
Belles of London
Catalyst by Tamara Joseph
Cocoabella
Corset Art
Dezra
Doris & Doris
Elephtheria
Fcboutique.co.uk
I Am Generic
Khukhuz
Meem
Me and Thee
Playsuit Parlour
Seema’s Heart & Soul
Trollied Dolly
Vangil Designer Range
Vetigraph
With the area expanding each year due to popularity there are now only 2 stands available under the FC boutique! If you are a new and emerging designer looking to maximise sales and gain incredible exposure this is your opportunity! To enquire further about stands and prices please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com / 0208 462 9620 now! Remember there is the option of taking just half a stand to cut costs.
If you are attending Clothes Show Live this year make sure you visit Hall 19 stands FB1 – FB24 and don’t miss the Profile catwalk show on the Image Catwalk show at 4.30pm!
Profile at Clothes Show Live
Each designer exhibiting under the FC boutique at Clothes Show Live will be put forward for the Profile catwalk show which takes place each day on the Image Catwalk at the event. This is seen by hundreds of thousands of consumers all looking to spend their hard earned cash!
Attention Designers – we are now in the selection process for Profile and are looking for the 10 very best designer collections to take to the catwalk! Each designer will have 6 complete outfits in each scene. If you have not already please email jenni@fashion-enter.com your look book or a selection of images you think have potential for the catwalk! The final decision will be announced in next week’s newswire!
The Factory – open for business
The Factory is now up and running and can take orders over 100 units supplying fast track productions on soft separates, jersey wear and semi tailored garments. To enquire call 0208 809 3311
FCBoutique.co.uk
It has been yet another great week for sales seeing a sharp rise in knitwear and jackets as we start getting used to scraping the ice off our cars in the mornings. And as we gain an extra hours sleep yet lose an extra hours sunlight, the new homepage of fcboutique.co.uk reflects the wintery darkness now upon us focusing strictly on one of this seasons must have trends; androgynous. So get your blazers and brogues ready to take on the masculine look this winter via the online boutique for the unique… fcboutique.co.uk.
FashionCapital Photography Services
Due to high demand FashionCapital are reinstating the Photographic Services once run from the Croydon Boutique.
Photo shoots can be incredibly expensive but FashionCapital offer a lower priced alternative.
Shoots can be arranged in a studio space or on location, a photographer is provided as are Models and hair & make up services.
The photographs will be taken and styled by Jemima Daisy, FashionCapital’s very own in-house photographer who started her photography career at just 15.
The price of the shoot depends on the amount of time spent on the shoot and location.
For all enquiries including past work please speak to Jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk
Fashion Apprenticeship Launch Event: 8th December
To celebrate the launch of the Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship scheduled to commence this January with the first cohort of 15 London based apprentices, Fashion Enter and CHENEL are hosting an Open Day at the Workshop.
This Open Day aims to educate both employers and apprentices alike regarding the exponential benefits offered to both parties for engaging in this groundbreaking new qualification integrating industry into education.
To RSVP to this event please contact emily@fashioncapital.co.uk
If you are an employer please provide a company overview and roles you are looking to fill with an apprentice, and if you are a potential apprentice, please kindly provide your CV and covering letter highlighting what area you would like to embark on the programme within.
London Accessory Sample sale
Whether you are looking for the latest IT bag or Bling diamante bag. A hooded top or an evening party dress or for something quirky and original then this London accessory sample sale is for you!
The next one will be in Mayfair @ Music Rooms on 19th November 1pm-9pm
Fashion Enter Barking will be giving you another chance to have your designs included in this sale and have 5 places left. This is slightly different than having your own space as your designs will be included on our rail space and we will be present on the day to sell on you behalf. So all you have to do is send 5 of your best items along with £25 to cover costs. Great place to get rid of end of line stock or samples.
For more information please email syreeta@fashion-enter.com
Real Models
Real Models have opened their books once again so if you feel you have what it takes to be a real model regardless of size, height or Gender. As you know there are more than 1 type of model please email Syreeta@fashion-enter.com
A Fabulous Event…. Coming Soon…”Designers Lounge”
Designers Lounge will be launched this December with celebrity guests, stylists, buyers and media present. This will be a high profiled event taking place at a top London nightclub with a private catwalk show to start with and the chance for designers garments to be purchased or ordered on the night just before the Designers lounge networking after party starts.
This will be a monthly event and each month will include 6 designer spaces on the catwalk and additional designers on rotation with 1 guest speaker in between.
If you are a designer and feel you are ready to be included in this event please email syreeta@fashioncapital.co.uk each space will cost £100 and will include models, hair, make up and the management of your garments at the event.
Fashion Capital will represent you on the night and you are more than welcome to attend also. Once payment is received you can then discuss mood boards for models who will be modelling your clothes but this will be done nearer the time.
Boutique Pick of the Week
This fabulous cosy striped jumper dress in grey and purple complete with matching scarf ensures you will stay warm this winter whilst the narrower waist stripes enhance your curves in all the right places. With bonfire night looming this weekend, this is the perfect dress to get noticed just as much as the display you will be watching. And for just £29.99 this gorgeous scarf and dress will see you through the rest of winter.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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