NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Workshop Seminar
The seminar at The Workshop took place today and what a resounding success it was. The day was set up for all those interested in the new fashion courses soon to be available at The Workshop and gave designers the opportunity to meet with the trainers of CAD/CAM software Vetigraph and SpeedStep. Guest speaker Karen Radley, leading entrepreneur and expert of the fashion industry, also gave some fantastic advice and provided an informal discussion on any burning questions the designers had regarding their own businesses. After the talks Open Surgery began where one to one mentoring sessions with the experts were available. Overall the participants found the day extremely beneficial and will now set them in good stead for the future. As well as the seminar Martin Tucker, Regeneration Manager, and Juneed Asad, Business and Enterprise Manager, from Haringey Council also visited The Workshop to review the services available.
ASOS.com Meeting Rescheduled due to Severe Weather Conditions
Wednesday 18th February 2009
09:30am -13:00am
Hayleigh will be requesting all the designers to drop their samples to her by the very latest MONDAY 16th FEB 2009 – but they must first call me at the showroom on 020 8546 8209 to arrange an a time slot.
Please note: The Topshop meeting is on TUESDAY 17th FEB 09 and why Hayliegh will not be taking any samples in this day.
OCR Level 2 Course Elements Announced
OCR Level 2 National Award Courses will soon be available for individuals to embark upon at the Workshop in North London. Having previously provided the syllabus for OCR Level 1 and 2 across all units, the key elements of each level are now available to view in order to achieve a greater understanding of exactly how each course can help propel your career to further heights of success via the knowledge and qualifications gained.
Please click here for further details.
Claire Hamer
The latest edition to our team of specialist advisors on www.fashioncapital.co.uk is sustainable sourcing consultant, Claire Hamer. With over nine years experience in retail buying at leading UK High Street giants such as the infamous Topshop, Claire focused her attention on increasing the sustainability of supply chains and instigated and developed a number of ethical fashion initiatives across all departments throughout the brand including development of Fairtrade cotton supply chains to working with small co-operatives and artisans throughout the developing world as part of an empowerment programme.
Please click here to view Claire's full bio and further contact details can be found within the members section under specialist advisors.
Winter Warmers
Carrie offers key fashion advice on the dilemma we all face this week following the unexpected volume of snowfall blanketing the UK early this week. Do we take the practical approach or, like most of us girls are used to, taking the I must remain fabulous route with complete disregard of the treacherous icy conditions on the streets. The residents of Brighton have opted for the latter, looking stunning whilst still standing! Find your perfect snow princess look taken from the trendiest streets in one of the trendiest areas of the South by clicking here.
Clique Club
The Cliqueclub is a dedicated events company bringing the fun back into partying! With their themed events featuring DJ's, bongo players, percussionists, fashion shows, games and dancers they certainly know how to enjoy over the top decadent entertainment! On 14th February the Cliqueclub are organising an exclusive fashion show and have asked FashionCapital to provide the highly fashionable and edgy outfits to appeal to their sassy and fashion conscious audience.
If you are a member of FashionCapital and would love to see your garments showcased at the Cliqueclub fashion show please email jenni@fashioncapital.co.uk for further information
Kingston Showroom Launch Party
To celebrate the opening of the new Showroom in Kingston upon Thames we will be holding a launch party on 4th March from 6-8pm. This will be an opportunity for press and buyers to review the new venue and our very best designer collections, so come prepared with any promotional material to present to key press contacts expected to attend.
Root Ginger Exhibition
FashionCapital.co.uk are ready to cover a unique and exciting exhibition at the Idea Generation Gallery on 17th February to view a presentation ofselected works from the
book Root Ginger: A Study of Red Hair by the photographer Jenny Wicks.
An exhibition, book and film project, Root Ginger is an exploration of a genetic trait that is most common in Scotland and Ireland but is scattered around the world….
"I was originally inspired by two of my brother's children who have red hair. The book is a tribute to people with hair this colour but it is also an investigation into the genetic lottery that we all play. Most people are aware the ginger hair gene has a recessive characteristic, which is also true for cystic fibrosis, both genes run through my family".
Watch this space…
Coco A Moi
Fall in love this February – with all things fashionable and fabulous!
Brownies for you…brownies for me…and me…and me again brownies for everybody!
Join us at Enter boutique Croydon and Barking this month for your trendy treasures and tasty treats. We have a catalogue of styles and trends to choose from to make Valentine's Day and every day special.
Come and ‘shop till you drop'…well… just before you drop join for a taste of chocolate delight…and then some.
The boutiques are BUZZING this month…I should reveal all here….but that would just be telling…watch this space…better yet – POP In for pamper and pleasure.
Clothes Show London
As the competition heats up for designers to secure that all important stand at this phenomenal event in May, FashionCapital.co.uk are having to screen the most recent designers applying to ensure the true essence of Britain's finest up and coming designer talent. The standard of work submitted has been fantastic making the deliberation process extremely difficult. We are still welcoming applications for designers wishing to feature under the FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique umbrella and utilise extensive press opportunities as part of this unique package. Please contact Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk immediately for more information.
Work Experience with FE
SNOW! SNOW! and Fashion/Styling WOES…Team you would have to see it to believe!
Surely there are ways to keep warm and look wonderful. WE NEED TO CLEAN UP THESE STREETS.
Thank you for all your emails and interests. Final application for this series closes on Monday 9th February and the official reply will be issued then.
For now just keep watching and keep warm x
P.S. Please forward all queries to Stephanie@fashion-enter.com
Retail News
As the weather both reflects the state of our floundering economy whilst disrupting thousands of journeys to work earlier this week, the majority of London grinded to a complete halt only pushing the UK into further economic downturn. With 6.4 million London workers, that's a fifth of the nations working population, finding themselves snowed under and forced to stay at home on Monday, the British economy saw an estimated £1.2billion blow. With a further down sprinkle of similar magnitude expected to cause more havoc later this week, please prepare for the worst and keep your online activity thriving to avoid the full impact again.
Boutique Pick of the Week
This gorgeous tulip skirt by Simon Wang fits in perfectly with the monochrome trend sweeping the nation, a classic look that oozes sophistication and class. This spring one trend is structure and block colours, this skirt has both, and has a fabulous contrast trim detail. This skirt is a steal at the reduced price of £32 available in store at Enter Boutique and online at ASOS.com.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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