NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
FREE CAD/CAM course!
The Workshop is once again presenting free CAD/CAM courses for designers living within a specific remit area using the Veti-graph software courtesy of City Fringe Partnership. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for designers to progress your skills and assist the ease of pattern cutting and grading using this essential software. Those not living within the designated area can pay to receive the knowledge at £150 + VAT.
For more info click here .
The Guild of Master Craftsman
Fashion Enter is delighted to announce confirmation of its membership to The Guild of Master Craftsman.
‘The Guild of Master Craftsmen supports and promotes excellence. Our rigorous selection procedure ensures the highest standards. To the trade and public alike, the Guild's emblem and Coat of Arms represent skill, integrity, quality and service – in all, professionalism.'
Allders Concession
Following the unyielding success of the FashionCapital.co.uk boutique at the Clothes Show this weekend, we are launching a concession in Allders in Croydon on July 3rd with Harold Tillman himself showing for the launch. CEO of Allders and Jaeger approached Fashion Enter to provide concessionary space for the finest up and coming designer talent on offer seen at the Enter Boutique in Croydon to offer the Croydon consumer even more exciting unique collections via one of the largest department stores in the UK.
Asos.com and Topshop to visit The Showroom
On 4th June the asos.com buying team will be visiting the Showroom with a view to selecting 3 more ladieswear designers to showcase on the leading etailer
Another exciting opportunity is also available with Topshop on the 5th June where they are looking for a further 2 ladieswear designers.
Good luck to all designers who will presented to the buying teams.
FashionCapital at Graduate Fashion Week
Next week FashionCapital will be once again exhibiting at the annual Graduate Fashion Week at Earls Court. From 7th June FC will be hand to provide that all important business advice and support to this years graduates about to embark a career in the fashion industry.
Reporting live from the 5 day event FC will be bringing you all the top stories, latest catwalk reviews and which names to look out for!
If you are a student or graduate and will be attending this years GFW ensure to visit stand number F106 to guarantee vital information on how to succeed in fashion today!
Professional Development Day
On 10th June Fashion Enter has organised for a group of teachers from Sutton EBP to attend a Professional Development Day at The Workshop and Florentia Clothing Village.
Please click here for the full agenda
Stanojka Kosa Ralevic
Kosa is the latest addition to the FashionCapital team. She is based at The Workshop.
‘I possess over 30 years experience in the rag trade during which I have gained expertise in all aspects and areas of the work. Expert in pattern making, scaling, and cutting.
Connoisseur in garment making and production of samples. Confident in amending and improving patterns. I have worked for a number of clients including: Planet, Windsmoore, Jigsaw, Oasis, Top Shop, Ego, Principals, Dorothy Perkins, River Island, Wallis, Next, Jane Norman, and Eastex amongst a long list of others. Experience in producing garments for Children's wear manufacturers Little Saints, Eveningwear manufacturers Arabs, and a private Bridal wear manufacturers.'
We are delighted to have Kosa on board and look forward to working with her!
The Face of Barking and Dagenham
In a bid to discover the next supermodel to grace the catwalks, FashionCapital's exclusive modelling competition The Face of Barking and Dagenham is back and once again searching for the next big name in the world of modelling!
The Face of Barking and Dagenham is open to all females, age 16 – 25 and must reside in the Barking and Dagenham borough.
We are now taking applications! Click here for the full article where you can also download the application form.
Clothes Show London 2009
The Clothes Show London last weekend was a resounding success with designers receiving promotion, monumental sales and a vast new customer base. The over 20 designers featured under the FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique umbrella were ecstatic with the fantastic reception received at the new venue for Clothes Show.
‘We had 3 great days at the show, sold tons of dresses and received lots of encouraging comments. we found it very successful and would defiantly do it again next year. The pitch area you guys secured was brilliant so thanks for that as I know it contributed to our high sales volume.'
Louise Yadave, Trollied Dolly
Click here for Chris O'Reilly's report
FashionCapital would like to thank Andy Espin who photographed the whole event. All images can be found in the gallery on FC. For further work by Andy please visit www.andyespin.com
Coutts London Jewellery
Coutts London Jewellery Week (8-14 June 2009) is a celebration of the diversity within the UK's jewellery industry bringing together big names such as Theo Fennell, Stephen Webster, Shaun Leane, WAVE Gallery, Tateossian and Swarovski with some of the city's top boutiques and the hottest new designers such as Ana de Costa and Rachel Galley.
Coutts London Jewellery Week is an opportunity to discover hidden gems around the capital – away from the traditional ‘tourist destinations', there is a world of exciting opportunities and events from North to South, East and West. Visit www.londonjewelleryweek.co.uk for more information.
Retail Outlook
UK retail sales are expected to drop by 0.6% this year however online sales are expected to see further growth of 13.3% to £20.9billion from £18.4billion in 08. Online retail sales are expected to grow by 10.5% compound annual rate by 2013 totalling £31.2billion accounting for 10% of all retail sales excluding travel. With 34.4million internet users of which an 18% increase are shopping online the e-tail trend is surpassing the effect of global recession as shoppers can access product information at a click of a mouse to select the best bargain online.
Job of the Week
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Boutique pick of the week
Our latest menswear designer, Vault Clothing provides a stunning new menswear range for the style savvy man. Enter the height of men's fashion and stand in a league of your own in this gorgeous jacket trouser combo. And ladies don't feel left out on this fantastic new label as Vault Clothing are extending their brand to cater for women too coming soon. Watch this space.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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