NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
The Workshop
Last Thursday the launch party of The Workshop took place. The new production unit in North London is the joint venture of Fashion Enter and asos.com and having been open for business for almost one month now, last week marked its official launch!
The evening attracted a whole host of new and emerging fashion designers as well as industry experts from both asos.com and high street favourite River Island. Everyone was able to meet with the team and view the facilities available, overall a resounding success.
Workshop launch party last Thursday was great, I enjoyed it very much, and the atmosphere was fantastic.
Thank you very much for your warm hospitality, and of course introducing me to ASOS buyer too.'
Jeb, Designer.
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Profile at FashionExpo
With only two weeks to the big day the final details are now being put into place. This morning a seminar for all exhibitors took place on the importance of How to Exhibit with all the top tips and support on making the most out of their exhibition stand.
In exciting news for the gala we can now reveal that British model and fashion journalist, Laura Bailey will be the evening's hostess! Festivities will also include a private viewing of the exhibition, a catwalk show featuring some of London's hot new designers and design-led production units and distinguished exhibitor awards sponsored by Debenhams, HOBBs and TopShop. Then with strictly invitation only guest and exhibitors can carry on the celebrations at the Keston Lodge for the all important after party!
Workshops at FashionExpo
Throughout the day a selection of workshops will be taking place. These workshops will give an insider's view on some of the hottest topics in the industry today and are delivered by well-respected fashion experts, journalists and business owners. News just in that GMTV's ‘What's Hot and What's Not' regular Louise Roe will be participating in the ‘Power of PR' workshop and will also be presenting and interviewing for the events video. For further information and to register your interest for any of the workshops visit www.fashion-expo.com.
Fashion Enter to set up in the South West!
Fashion Enter is delighted to announce its expansion to the South West of England. On 15th November offices at The Enterprise Pavilion, Wallisdown, Poole, Dorset will become home to Fashion Enter. We will now be able to guide and support both students and new and emerging fashion designers from the South West into the real world of the fashion industry.
Trends Trends Trends!
Here at FashionCapital we strive to report on all the current and future trends for designers and fashionistas alike!
Li Edelkoort is one of the world's most renowned trend forecasters and twice a year, Li creates a 20-minutes audiovisual presentation that sets out in a clear and inspiring manner the trends that correspond to her general Trend Book. On 18th November FashionCapital has been invited to attend the trend presentation and audio visual depicting the Colour/fashion trends for Summer 2010.
This provides a fantastic insight so watch this space for the inspirational trend boards created by FC's trend specialist Vanessa Camelia.
Fashion Icons
Fashion Icons is a brand new studio, based in Croydon offering everything from Fashion to Families. With award winning photographers on board offering their services at reasonable rates to Designers, Models, Kids, Couples and much, much more.
For more information email info@fashion-icons.co.uk or ring 07703 191 388
Behind the Seams Exhibition
Skillfast-UK, the Sector Skills Council for fashion and textiles, will be hosting the Behind the Seams exhibition featuring exclusive photographic footage of six iconic UK brands on Tuesday 11th November
FashionCapital has been invited to take a look at the intricate skills and craftsmanship behind the scenes at Mulberry, Jasper Conran, English Eccentrics, Johnstons of Elgin, Trickers and Henry Poole of Savile Row, as well as honouring our sector skills heroes who have not only mastered these valuable skills, but can pass them on to the next generation.
The exhibition will bring together stakeholders, politicians and key movers and shakers from the fashion and textiles world.
Newstead School – Career Opportunities in Fashion
Newstead Wood School in Orpington offers a marvellous opportunity to able girls for an outstanding education; they believe that students of high ability need every opportunity to develop their creativity and their personal interests. Click here for more information.
FashionCapital regularly take on students from the school for work experience always with great success and now next Tuesday 11th November we have been invited to attend their Careers Convention and deliver a presentation on Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry to the students and their parents. Students will have the opportunity to learn about different careers in the fashion industry and ask any burning questions they may have.
A Poole of Local Talent
The Getting it Right First Time initiative in the South West is really starting to take off now with the first presentation and workshop with the students at the Institute of Arts Bournemouth taking place last week.
Over the next few weeks the fashion students will be designing and making their own T shirts working through the design process from marketing to trends, to actual production. The T shirts will then be sold in Fashion Enter boutiques in Croydon and Barking.
Already this unique project has attracted the interested of the press with the BBC and local South West newspapers wanting to cover the story!
For the full article please click here
Festive Fashions with the 1230 Women's Company
On Thursday 20th November a day of retail therapy, mince pies and mulled wine will be available courtesy of the 1230 Women's Company and Fashion Enter. From 1.00pm – 9.00pm at Bristol Street Motors in Bromley the general public will be able to purchase Fashion Enter designer collections in affordable fashion and jewellery all in the surroundings of Christmas festivities!
The Style Show
The Clothes Show Live is the largest fashion and beauty event in the world, and is held at the NEC arena in Birmingham from 5-10 December. With eight incredible colour coded zones, this years event promises even more fashion, hair, beauty, make-up, models, celebrities and shopping galore. The Style Show is now presented by industry giant handbag.com and is considered as a shopping retreat for the fashion conscious consumer of all ages from 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Presenting Fashion Enter's home-grown emerging designer talent, The Style Show is set to amaze and entice slaves to style via a unique and exciting hub of individual fashion heaven. To book your stand contact emily@fashioncapital.co.uk immediately as spaces are running out quicker than Christmas is creeping up.
Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
Every Tuesday FashionCapital visits the Adult College of Barking and Dagenham to deliver workshops on Understanding the Fashion Industry. This week the students covered:
Confidentiality Agreements
Dockets
Invoices and legal terms and conditions
Line measurements – body measurements and block measurements
First fit sample
Perfect form and much more besides
Alberta, one of the studenst commented:
'I have now drawn up my t-shirt designs and I was really pleased with the reaction I had from the rest of the class…its so encouraging to see my work progress.'
NVQ Courses at The Workshop
Recently FC has announced the addition of NVQ courses aimed at Schools and Colleges as well as designers and business taking place at The Workshop from January 09. Already we have received an incredible response with many people expressing a keen interest and wanting to know more.
The Workshop will be exhibiting at the FashionExpo event so further information on the NVQ courses and how to apply will be released leading up to FashionExpo on 19th November
FashionCapital Server
We have noticed over the past few days many of our users have had difficulty getting onto to the website. We would like to apologise for this inconvenience and explain that due to a record number of users on the site there has been a problem with loading. We can assure you however that our trusty web wizard Yoel has been working very hard in order to get this problem fixed!
Retail News
Clothing-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer's has announced that their profit sank 43 percent in its first half. M&S, seen as a barometer of consumer sentiment, said net profit fell to 223.2 million pounds in the six months to September, compared with the same period last year.
Boutique Pick of the Week
Rock the bad girl image in association with the revival of Vivien Westwood's original punk movement. Tartan is back with a vengeance and this fabulous cutesy combo by La Damsel incorporates the traditional tartan weave reminiscent of the rock rebellion. Aligning perfectly with current trends, the uber flattering high waist detail with extra panels provides a silhouette suitable for all. Not only has La Damsel combined every vital ingredient for a seasonal must have, the delightful matching bow featured top encompasses innocent charm, appealing to the less devilish whilst keeping in line with the bad girl look of the moment.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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