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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Profile confirms buyer attendance!
The London Garments Expo in association with Profile this year is really hotting up with some fantastic designers on board and an impressive guest list continually growing!
The Buying Director and design team from asos.com have confirmed attendance as well as the whole buying team from House of Fraser, John Lewis, New Look and Topshop – all looking for the latest hotbed of designer talent! Fashion Enter has an extremely extensive database of buyers and retailers we have built up over the years all of which have been invited as our VIP guests. We are expecting a great response!
Spaces are now limited and with a variety of packages available to ensure this is an affordable event for you this is an opportunity not to be missed!
Profile takes place from 29th – 31st August at the Business Design Centre.
Email jenni@fashion-enter.com now to get your collection seen!
Profile 2011 – Rachel Antonio
Consumer day – 31st August 2012
In a further development with the London Garments Expo in association with Profile we are delighted to announce that the last day will be open to the public to enable you to generate sales from your stock! On 29th and 30th August this will be exclusively for you to showcase your S/S 13 collections to buyers and press, and then on the last day you can also sell any stock you have to consumers who will be invited to buy from the hottest new designers! The public can indulge in pure retail therapy, beauty treatments and watch exclusive catwalk shows throughout the day! This event is free to attend and with over one millions visitors a day to London over the Olympics this is set to drive your sales!
Contact jenni@fashion-enter.com to book your stand now!
House of Fraser sales meeting – last call!
Following on from last week’s request for look books we are delighted to announce a meeting with the Head of Concessions at House of Fraser tomorrow! Fashion Enter will be representing some of our best designers to the leading department store. This service is strictly for members only. If you would like to be considered for this House of Fraser meeting and further buyer meetings please download this form and email to jenni@fashion-enter.com with your look book.
Our new Sales Manager Fiona Forrest has been doing a fantastic job and has collated a selection of amazing designers to start representing to buyers. Take a look at the current look book here!
New Look selects four apprentices
New Look has selected the four candidates that will be taking part in the fabulous Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship. The four candidates went through a rigorous interview process to gain the positions where they will be earning and learning!
One candidate, Iga, who heard today that she had got the position said:
‘I am extremely excited to start this new chapter in my life. I am also very grateful to fashion capital
that have given me an opportunity to enter the recruitment process as well as supported me all the way through interviews, paper work and all doubts I’ve been having. I wouldn’t have made it without you!’
Another successful candidate Lily thanked Fashion Enter and said:
I am ecstatic to be given this opportunity. I’ve always been interested in fashion and now I have been given this great opportunity to get involved in the industry. I am very excited to be working and learning and looking forward to the future. Thank you to Fashion Enter for putting me forward for such a great opportunity!
Congratulations to the successful candidates: Iga, Louise, Emily Joseph & Lily!
If you are interested in taking place in the Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship or are an employer looking for an apprentice then please contact jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk
The Business of Fashion – Bookings Now Being Taken!
Spaces on the courses are now being booked! Make sure you book your place now!
Click here to find out more!
Fashion Enter is running another series of their popular business workshops for fashion designers in 2012.
These courses have already helped launch a number of designer businesses as well as helping existing businesses improve.
Dates: Thursdays – September 13th, 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th 2012
Price:
Fashion Capital members = £60 per delegate per workshop;
Non-members = £75 per delegate per workshop.
How to Book: Please email Nigel Rust at Fashion Enter: nigel@fashion-enter.com
Designer update – Client London in Vogue!
Client London was set up in 2009 and has now re-launched! With celebrity followers including Pixie Geldof, Anna Friel, Carl Barat and Rhys Ifans the brand has roots in music and is inspired by the cities of Berlin and Glasgow. The newly re-launched collection features vintage nurse’s outfits upcycled to create edgy, feminine pieces that contrast with the stark print t-shirts. The launched has been picked up by Vogue and featured online today!
See the Vogue article here
Client London will be launching on the FCBboutique.com shortly!
The Fashion Studio Lock down
Please note as of 9th July there will be a complete lock down at The Fashion Studio due to security for the Olympics. All visitors will need to give a minimum of 24 hours notice if they would like to access UEL or the Knowledge Dock so we can alert security and reception. Please send your request to rebecca@fashion-enter.com
Boutique Pick of the Week
Keep cool and stylish in this sleeveless print top by Fee Uhssi in her Ede Aso collection. Prints are huge this summer and this 100% natural cotton wax print top will look cute with pastel coloured or denim cropped jeans. It is also multifunctional, allowing the wearer to create different styles and wear more than 4 ways with the 1950’s style. The draw sting tie creates a flattering empire line style and the darker print will work in your wardrobe way after summer is over. The top, inspired by African tribal prints, supports fair-trade and has been ethically made in partnership with the Bolo’no Mali Charity in Mali, West Africa. For £60.00, you be feeling good and looking goo whilst wearing this gorgeous top. Get yours from the Fee Uhssi e-boutique at FashionCapital’s FCB Boutique online today.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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