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Dear all,
Clothes Show London
Clothes Show London is less than 2 months away and FashionCapital is delighted to announce that all stands have now been taken up by new and emerging designers who will showcase under the FC boutique umbrella.
Clothes Show London is a huge event in the fashion calendar and attracts hundreds of thousands of consumers all looking to spend their hard earned cash! This not only drives sales but is also an excellent launch pad to get new designers recognised by both press and the buying public. Our designers have each received a third off the original price of the stand so this really is a fantastic opportunity for any new business.
The event takes place from 25th – 27th June at Earls Court, if you will be there don’t forget to visit stands FB1 – FB20!
Free Business Support for Women in Work
25 learners on the Women in Work programme with Skillset are set to be approved for free business support and membership with FashionCapital. The programme will enable the successful applicants to receive a free annual membership which includes one to one mentoring sessions as well as attending a day seminar with Fashion Enter on all aspects of starting your own business and owning a label.
Non learners can also attend the seminar which takes place on 26th May at Rootstein Hopkins space at London College of Fashion at a cost of £250 plus VAT. Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com to express interest.
Agenda
Britain’s Next Top Model Live – 22nd – 24th October – Excel London
The FashionCapital boutique is set to make an appearance at Britain’s Next Top Model Live exhibition! New and emerging designers will have the opportunity to take stand at the event under the FC umbrella which will take a prime position adjacent to the catwalk!
BNTM is one of the strongest, well-recognised and well-established brands in the fashion and beauty market in the UK.
BNTM Live will be a Mecca for women wanting to enter the devastatingly glamorous and infamously unattainable world of fashion. The event will include unique and awe inspiring features along with a dedicated exhibition.
Further information
Retail Diploma
Fashion Enter have been awarded to deliver the creative and media, and retail business diplomas in Croydon and Sutton via the educational hub and retail boutique in Centrale Shopping Centre. The Diploma is an alternative or addition to the traditional progression of education through GSCE’s and A Levels. The benefits of the Diploma provide 14-19 year olds hands on employment experience working in organisations supported with theory taught in schools. This new qualification paves the way for pupils to gain a comprehensive insight into the world of work using practical industry specific skills paving the way directly into the area of employment desired. Fashion Enter are delighted to be delivering on this initiative and will commence in September 2011.
The Showroom updates
The Showroom has recently held two meetings with the International Buyer at Harvey Nichols and this Friday sees a meeting with the Contemporary Menswear Buyer.
Success stories this week include two designers now showcasing their new collections on leading etailer asos.com and ladieswear designer Ruby Rocks can now be found on Simply Be.
Le-Antonio Nelson is currently doing work experience at The Showroom. He is developing a flash website that will act as a digital look book on The Showroom section of FashionCapital.
The website will consist of a flash carousel design with thumbnail images of Fashion Enter’s designers. The design aims to offer an ease of use and navigation, allowing the user to view any designer they wish by a simple movement of a mouse. Every thumbnail is hyperlinked to a dedicated page for that specific designer with there line-sheet and a bio. This is a fantastic development from Lee and we are looking forward to its launch, watch this space!
Five Free memberships available for Graduates!
Graduate Fashion Week is just around the corner and each year FashionCapital takes a stand to ensure students and graduates are given that all important advice and support to succeed in fashion today.
This year we will be awarding 5 graduates with a free annual membership to FashionCapital worth over £200 each. This will enable them to conduct one to one mentoring sessions, stock their collection in our boutiques, create a free online boutique, be represented at The Showroom, use The Workshop services at a discounted rate and access member’s only areas of the website. If you will be attending Graduate Fashion Week make sure you visit stand F106 to enter your details for a free membership with FashionCapital!
Business Workshop with Executive Coach and Consultant Antonio Marsocci
On 16th June 2010 an invaluable workshop for designers and new business start ups will take place at the Business Centre of the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane London with Dr. Antonio Marsocci.
Retail and Operation for Matches, Antonio Marsocci has worked for big luxury brands such as Giorgio Armani and is now working as a consultant for brands like Georgina Goodman, Michikokoshino and Marie Claire Italy etc. Marsocci is an experienced multilingual Business and Executive coach and consultant (ex-retail/operations Director) with a wealthy experience in P/L, Senior Management, Training, Sales, Analysis and Budgets within the Luxury Industry.
‘We have limited spaces so book now to avoid disappointment by emailing us at info@antonio-marsocci.com or calling us now on 020 86787378. The cost for each workshop is £250 (ex VAT) per person, which includes a networking lunch and all day refreshments. The workshop will start at 9 a.m. ending at 5 p.m’
The cost however for FashionCapital members is discounted at £200 so when booking your space please state this to ensure you receive the reduced cost.
Brazil Trend Report
The Minas Trend Preview is one of Brazils leading fashion events and is now into its sixth season. It is firmly on the social calander and attracts both national and international press and buyers. The event is managed by not for profit concern FIEMG (Federation of Industries of the State of Minas Gerais) and commences April 28th until May 1st at Lagoa das Ingleses in Belo Horizonte the state capital.
After an eye-opening trip FashionCapital have now published their trend report. See the latest trends from across the ocean with a detail analysis. Full article click here.
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British Designers Collective
On the 7th May the British Designers Collective closed its doors after six weeks trading as a pop up shop at Bicester Village in Oxford. Having worked alongside 25 LFW designs over the past six weeks Fashion Enter can honestly say it has been one of the most enjoyable experiences we have had.
Full article
Specialist Advisors exclusively for Members
FashionCapital has a wide cross section of industry specialist fashion advisors that can help you and your business succeed. There are over 20 specialists on this site that are committed to FC’s aims and objectives of helping businesses within fashion grow and thrive. Each specialist is there to offer help and advice to full paid members and initial advice is free.
The latest advisor to join FC is Grant Baker, Manufacturing Specialist. Grant’s 30 year engineering and manufacturing background has taken him from the design and manufacture of precision engineering products through to providing high impact business improvements and mentoring services. Members can now review his full profile including contact details. Grant will also be submitting articles of advice and information on his specialist subject, exclusively for members.
Summer Uni Havering
Young people in Havering will soon be able to learn how to be a fashion designer, model or stylist with Fashion Enter’s 6 week course. Run by fashion experts this is your chance to become the next catwalk sensation. For further information please contact syreeta@fashion-enter.com and cc jenni@fashion-enter.com
Industry News
FashionCapital is on hand to provide you with daily updates on what is happening in the world of retail and the industry.
Conservative leader David Cameron has become the UK’s new prime minister after the resignation of Gordon Brown. What does this mean for small businesses? Full article
UK retail sales fell in April owing to the timing of Easter and uncertainty from consumers ahead of the general election, figures indicate.
The total value of sales fell by 0.2% in April from a year earlier, with the like-for-like drop at 2.3%, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said.
Designer Job
The prestigious Mark Anthony in the Florentia Clothing Village is looking for new designer to work within the team. The ideal candidate will possess existing knowledge of patterns and using software packages; Investronica and Lectra with an evident flair for design. The salary is negotiable depending on experience, please forward your CV for this fantastic opportunity to Michael@clothingvillage.com or call 020 8802 6133.
Job of the Week
Distribution Internship
Applicant of the Week
Looking for a Pattern Cutter?
Boutique Pick of the Week
As the past week seems to have dragged us back into the winter we urge you to look forward to the hotter months expected to dawn shortly, and the perfect way to put you back into the summer mentality is by dressing for the occasion. Pick up this gorgeous Afromania by Nkwo dress from asos.com and feel the ethnic vibe; the stunning print will brighten up your day and you can rock the festivals throughout the summer in this unique look. Don’t miss out of grabbing the ultimate transitional pick me up dress for just £65 online to remind you that better weather is on its way…
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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