There are now over 250 textiles scanned in the new Textile section (under Trends) and the feedback from you has been outstanding – thank you! Many thanks to Caroline Shaw who has been merrily trawling the streets of London town to ensure that the very best swatches have been sourced specifically for you and also to Vanessa who has had hours of fun (!) on the scanner! It is incredible how the swatches have matched up with the trend forecast by Caroline…..almost too good to be true! With the high street sales down 14% in March, the lowest fall for 13 years, design is everything to carve out that special niche in the market place and the Trends section provides you with vast reservoirs of information to help you.
Many congratulations to Hayley Baynard and Sarah Cox for a
successful Fashion Garden event last Thursday. Their story is one of
incredible endurance – what started off as a gem of an idea gathered
momentum and soon transpired into a unique fashion show at Kingly
Court. With press attending from WGSN, handbag.com, Fashion UK,
Elle girl, Freelance journalists from the Guardian, I-D, Project, tin,
Sunday times style, All Access, Tank, Cent, The Times, Fashion UK,
London Insights, MTV, Channel 4 (filming),Toni & Guy Media (filming),
BBC London and My Fashion Life. Hayley and Sarah are heartedly
congratulated. Just shows what persistence and dedication can do!!
The new initiative with Ravensbourne College goes live today where by FashionCapital will start to give an overview of FE and HE institutions and the courses that are available. We are also working with Ravensbourne College to provide additional information on design and communication. Click here for further information
https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&Itemid=27&id=2434/27/
and many thanks to Dianne Taylor – Head of Faculty of Design, Peter Pilgrim – Consultant, Hywel Davies – Subject Leader – Fashion
and Helen Gleaves – Enterprise Support Manager.
Again we would like to highlight the important employment information that has been provided by Annabel Kaye from Irenicon. Employment legislation is now a nightmare to follow and all employers should know the legal responsibilities and obligations. https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&Itemid=27&id=2355/27/
Irenicon have kindly provided special links to help you find the right information efficiently. For further information regarding Irenicon services please click here:
http://www.irenicon.co.uk/
Finally it is difficult out there at the moment in the world of fashion. Whether you are a designer, supplier, retailer or manufacturer trading conditions are tough and many people are under pressure. So here are a few words for you….a bit heavy I know but sometimes we just have to see the light at the end of that tunnel! It puts work and stress into perspective.
Success “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded” Ralph Waldo Emerson and thanks to Big Louie!
Ok…that’s it ….back to work!
Until next time
Jenny Holloway
Industry Advisor
