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7th November 2007
Hello All,
So what do you think of the new look FashionCapital? I know we’ve been talking about it for long enough but now it has finally happened. We are always interested in your feedback so feel free to let us know your views. Aside from a few technical glitches the response has been fantastic so far.
“The site is looking really good, so much easier to navigate.” Stephen Stylianou, retailer
“I love the new look fashion capital website! It really is a valuable and unique resource for those working in the fashion industry providing easily accessible up-to-the-minute information. FashionCapital caters for those who are well established in the fashion world as well as for those just starting out. From a PR perspective FashionCapital provides a wealth of insider knowledge at the click of a button and makes it exciting and interesting too.” Neda at Huge PR
Don’t forget to check out our new Knowledge Bank section and to personalize your profile with an image and yet more optional information if you wish.
A big thanks to our webmaster Yoel Morales Zamora and graphic designer Alex Walker-Wilson for making it all happen. And that’s not it; Yoel is currently re-working the FashionCapital online boutique – so watch this space. If you are a designer and want to break into the e-commerce arena then the FC boutique is a fantastic place to showcase your brand and your collections. Contact the FashionCapital office for more details tel: +44 (0)20 8462 9620 .
FashionExpo & Profile
FashionExpo/Profile exhibition stand Fisher-Garcia
This week has been a big one for the FashionCapital & Fashion-Enter crew, and it’s only Wednesday! Not only has the site re-launched but our very own Profile event took place alongside FashionExpo at the Business Design Centre in Islington on Monday & Tuesday. The gala show took place on Monday night with Wayne Hemingway on the mic and some top retail awards up for grabs. For those that weren’t there the winner’s this season were:
The Hobbs Award for Accessory Design presented by Nicolas Samuel, Managing Director at Hobbs:
Ruthi Orlin (jewellery)
David Jones – Ruthi Orlin – Nicolas Samuel
The Debenhams Award for Menswear presented by Adam Creasey, Director of Menswear Debenhams:
Who Else? Clothing
The Whistles Award for New Designer presented by Amanda Burrows, Brand Director at Whistles:
Runner-up: Hemyca
Over-all winner: Sugarhill
The TopShop Award for Most Promising Production Unit presented by Mel Frame, Technical Manager at TopShop:
GGS
& The TopShop Award for Product Innovation:
Image Studio Productions
Image Studio Productions
Nicolas Samuel, Managing Director at Hobbs added:
“Many thanks to Jenny (Holloway) and her team for such a great show.”
Press & camera crews in attendance included: The BBC, Fashion TV, The British Satellite News, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and Retail Week amongst others.
More Catwalk Exposure…
Profile designers were also scouted for a fashion extravaganza to be filmed by Fashion TV this Sunday 11th November at the Millennium Mayfair at Grosvenor Square. The event is the Divinity Models UK final with well-known faces Trinny & Susannah, Nichole de Carle and Annelle Berrabah from the Sugarbabes lining up the judging table.
The designers picked to feature on the catwalk are:
Fanniann
Sugarhill
Catharina Eden
Death for a Doll
Hemyca
Shyamoki
Kiereka
Stateless
Nico Kubisch
Ruthi Orlin
C J Poupazis
& Francineg
Catharina Eden S/S 08 collection
On FashionCapital This Week…
If you are aged between 18 – 30 and live in North London you might want to check out the ‘Break into Fashion’ information day at Keeping It Simple Training in Tottenham Hale. The day provides essential information for those wanting to get into the fashion industry from sourcing to sampling and much much more. Go to FashionCapital ‘events’ or 'presszone' to find out more. Read all about the FashionExpo in Association with Profile Gala Show and catch up on the latest blog from fashion multi-tasker Yolande Letshou.
Pick of the Boutique
This week we are loving this beautiful aubergine coat with lantern sleeves – such a unique alternative to the sea of grey and black out there.
Aubergine Coat by A Brighter Future price: £145.00
www.enter-boutique.com
Until next time enjoy FC,
The Team at FashionCapital x
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