NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Clothes Show Live 2009!
With less than 3 weeks to go everyone is getting excited for the world’s largest fashion and beauty event ever! Clothes Show Live 2009 promises to be huge and we are delighted that the FashionCapital.co.uk boutique will be once again wowing shoppers with its eclectic mix of up and coming designers!
This week a meeting will take place with the Show Manager to discuss the Profile catwalk show. Watch this space to find out who will make it onto the catwalk!
The following designers are all set to take a stand so if you are attending Clothes Show this year make sure you head straight to Hall 19 stands FB1 – FB24
ASUS
Belles of London
Connected Generation
Corset Art
Dark Pink
Fosuism
Hox Boutique
Meem
Nicola Marie
Shara
Trollied Dolly
Whereareyounow? Josie
Zoe Boomer
Haringey Council and Rev up supporting home grown talent
We are also delighted to announce that the following designers and manufactures will also be showcasing at the Clothes Show Live with huge thanks from both Haringey Council and funded project Rev up
Ana London
Connected Generation
G-Mania
JO30 Ltd
Outsider
Style Shake
Sweetling
Applications are still being processed and the deadline for the Rev up project is 13th November so the full list will be released in next week’s newswire. Good luck to everyone!
ASUS Design Competition
FashionCapital and ASUS have launched a competition!
Want to win a state-of-the-art Laptop computer? Got design skills to show off?
Design an innovative, fashionable way to carry a laptop…
All you need to do is sketch/draw or even animate your idea and send it to us at asus@fashioncapital.co.uk.
We will upload the images onto our site and invite all FashionCapital readers to get involved and let us know what they think.
For more information and design specs please click here …
Note to all entrants : if you want the chance to display your entry at clothes show garments must be ready for selection by 27th November! Samples must be ready for display and delivery to FashionCapital head office by 2nd December!!
Competition Closes – 17 December
'Made for Leather' Competition by Fashion Enter & Pittards – World Class Leather
The Made for Leather Competition is really hotting up! We have received lots of applications and are very excited about the prospect of seeing the lucky designers work made up in leather which will be supplied by world renowned leather manufacturer Pitttards. Many votes have already been received for the favourite designs which is great!
Take a look at these fantastic entries:
To vote for your favourite click here
Style:U Again!
Tomorrow, the 12th November Style:U will return to the Fashion Enter Boutique Croydon!
There will be the usual mix of make-overs, styling and a gorgeous professional photo shoot, not to mention goodie bags! There are still a few spaces available! If you and a friend fancy a fun night with us please email : jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk
Meet the latest contributor to join FC
Laura Beaney – Laura is a twenty-two year old, third year Journalism student at Staffordshire University specialising in Fashion Journalism. Whilst studying she has gained valuable experience working in the PR head office of the fashion label, Warehouse (Arcadia group) as well as working in the modelling and promotions industry for a range of high profile brands from Blackberry to Banana Moon. Next year Laura plans to continue her education at the London College of Fashion with an MA in Fashion Journalism.
Click here for Laura’s first instalment.
Designer updates
FashionCapital supports thousands of talented designers. Here’s an update on some new arrivals as well as those who have benefited from our services for some time now..
Connected Generation
Rachel Cosford from Connected Generation will not only be showcasing at the Clothes Show for the third time but she is now delighted to report her new Christmas range is being sold on asos.com. Click here to take a look
Beautiful Soul
Founded by London College of Fashion graduate Nicola Woods in November 2008, ‘Beautiful Soul’ is an eco luxury fashion label and has gained recognition for its creative, intelligent and open minded approach to design, winning the Ethical Fashion Forum’s Innovation award, in February 2009
In September 2009, 'Beautiful Soul' debuted at ‘Estethica’, London Fashion Week and showcased at the Interstoff Asia, Hong Kong; promoting sustainable fashion design.
In addition, ‘Beautiful Soul’ will be stocked at the V&A (gift shops) from Spring/Summer 2010, is showcasing at the Clothes Show Live, with the support of FashionCapital, in December 2009 and is a finalist of Fashioning the Future 2009.
Mermaid in England
Exciting new beachwear label Mermaid in England are very pleased to announce they will be teaming up with Fashion Capital to launch their debut collection of totally unique ladies and girls swimwear in Spring 2010.
Combining cool, modern silhouettes with astounding new-wave concepts, Mermaid in England will be revealing the next generation of swimwear design and are proud to be manufacturing the entire collection in the UK.
Key influences include rock n’ roll glamour and retro cool, encapsulating youth, colour and the innovation.
Vive le swimwear revolution!
Jewellery School & Bead Boutique Special Christmas Offers
Designing your next collection, and looking to expand your designing and creative skills, Claire Aristides Bead Boutique & Jewellery School has a wide range of fashion jewellery classes plus an extensive range of beads and jewellery-making supplies. Classes start from £40, from tiara making, art clay to chain maille bracelet making.
From now until Christmas get 25% off online or in-store purchases. Simple present this voucher to order online with promotional code CAGF25 to get 25% off all purchases, including gift vouchers
Please visit us at Shop 2.11 Kingly Court, London, W1B 5PW. Call us on 0207 434 2161 or email info@clairearistides.com or www.cajewelleryschool.com
Save 20% at the Ted Baker Winter Shopping event on Thursday 19th November*.
Visit www.tedwinterevent.com to register to shop at the store of your choice from 4pm – 8:30pm**
Complimentary drinks in store and gifts with every purchase, courtesy of Hotel Chocolat***.
Participating stores – 18th November
4pm – 8:30pm
Cambridge
Participating stores – 19th November
4pm – 8:30pm
Bath, Belfast, Birmingham, Bluewater, Brighton, Bristol, Canary Wharf, Cheapside – Ted Baker & Friends, Covent Garden – Floral St, Covent Garden – Langley Court (womenswear only), Dublin, Guildford, Glasgow, Kings Road, Leeds , Liverpool – Button St, Liverpool ONE – Peters Lane, Manchester, Nottingham, Regent St, Richmond, Sheffield, South Molton St (womenswear only), Westbourne Grove, Westfield London – The Atrium, Westfield London – The Village (Ted Baker Pashion) and online at www.tedbaker.com.
For further information, visit www.tedwintershoppingevent.com
*Cambridge store event will be held on Wednesday 18th November
**Online at www.tedbaker.com until 12midnight. Complimentary drinks not available at www.tedbaker.com.
***While stocks last
Job of the Week
Lingerie Designer
Applicant of the Week
Fashion consultant
Boutique Pick of the Week
To keep warm and keep stylish for this winter, we have a printed woven cropped jacket by Whereareyounow? The blue tone facing at the cuffs and collar gives the dated print a modern twist. Finally some colour and texture to the dull winter wardrobe!
The double breasted, three quarter sleeve jacket is only £70.
Available at asos.com and either of the Fashion Enter Boutiques!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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