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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Over the last two weeks we have been updating our server on FashionCapital and this has meant we have been unable to send out our weekly newswire. We apologise for any inconvenience but we are now back on track. This week’s newswire kicks off with a series of seminars and workshops commencing in the new year.
New Year, New Career, New You!
Fashion courses and workshops in the New Year with Fashion Enter
CAD/CAM Pattern Making
Dates: Every Thursday from 10th January for five weeks
Where: The Fashion Studio
What: Pattern Cutting, Grading, Pattern Alterations, Made-to-Measure, Lay Planning and Fabric Costings on the VetiGraph CAD System
More info: click here
Contact: Jenni@fashion-enter.com for costs and to book your place
Pattern Making – Flat Patterns
Dates: Commencing Saturday 12th January 10.00 – 16.00
Where: The Fashion Studio
What: Unique Pattern and Sew classes with leading master craftsman Melanie Lambeth
More info: click here
Contact: jenni@fashion-enter.com for costs and to book your place.
David Jones brings his very successful fashion business courses to Fashion Capital in 2013.
Dates: Wednesday 23rd January 11.30 – 17.00
Where: The Fashion Studio
What: David is recognised by many as the master of fashion business training and has successfully lectured in both the UK and International arenas.
Come and be entertained and informed by his unique approach to training.
The initial programme will address:
Self marketing techniques
Building a successful organisation from manufacture to marketing.
A new year – a new start – a new approach
Costs: £75 plus for non members / £60 plus vat for members
More info: click here
Contact: jenni@fashion-enter.com
Fashion Careers Workshops
Date: w/c 14th January
Where: The Factory
What: These series of workshops are aimed at Graduates (Entry Level), First Job Movers (Intermediate) and Management (Advanced) and anyone who has a passion for fashion and retail and take their career development seriously.
More info: click here
Contact: jenni@fashion-enter.com for costs and to book your place
Apprenticeships
Are you aged between 16 and 24 and looking for an alternative route to University as well as a foot in the door for your perfect job? We have already placed learners with leading fashion companies such as ASOS, House of Fraser and New Look. The latest position available on the apprenticeship programme is:
Atelier Tammam – Couture Fashion Studio Assistant
Atelier Tammam is a small high end couturier based in central London. With a focus on bespoke gowns mainly for bridal clients and red carpet events our main offering is as a traditional couturier, to liaise with individual clients and ensure their gowns are created to perfection.
Atelier Tammam, Bloomsbury is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Couture Fashion Studio Assistant (Creative Pattern Cutting and Couture Finishing) to work in our small high end fashion and bridal atelier, and assist our pattern cutter and designer.
Click here for the full job description and how to apply
The current apprentices on their training day at The Fashion Studio
Are you looking for a young, dynamic person to help your business grow for 2013?
If you are an employer and looking for an apprentice please click here for all information about the programme.
Testimonials from current employers:
House of Fraser
‘This is the first time House of Fraser have taken on an apprentice of this type and we have been delighted with the support and guidance we received from Fashion Enter.
We were supplied with an excellent shortlist of suitable candidates, all of which had a good understanding of the scheme and performed well at interview. Fashion Enter managed the candidates throughout the process and arranged all interviews on our behalf……
Click here for full quote
ASOS
‘Asos prides itself in being passionate about people and developing talent for the future. It was because of this that we jumped at the opportunity to work with Fashion Enter on the roll out of the first National Apprenticeship Scheme in apparel back in January 2011.
We worked very closely with Fashion Enter to support the launch of the programme and we regularly discussed the scheme of work planned and attended joint meetings with CHENEL. We also ran a joint assessment day together to highlight those applicants who we thought would be ideal…..
Click here for full quote
The Granary Civic Trust Award
Today Fashion Enter was invited by the Rooff Group to the unveiling of the Granary Civic Trust Award by The Worshipful the Mayor of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
The existing building has been brought back to life through an extensive refurbishment carried out with great respect with parts of the building opened up for the first time in many years. The addition of a modern extension clad in bronze complements the original building, making a well- considered architectural statement. The project is a brave vision for the future development of this section of riverside and is a cornerstone of what Barking & Dagenham hopes will become their “creative industries quarter”.
A hole in the debate—where is the funding for smaller businesses in the fashion sector? Comment by Nick Gould
The following is a note submitted by Nick Gould following the Westminster Media Forum Keynote Seminar: ‘The UK fashion industry – challenges, opportunities and policy options’.
The absence of a proper funding structure for starts ups and developing businesses (SMEs) in the fashion sector may well deserve a separate debate and it is certainly a key to the future health of a large part of the sector. It is a major and indeed primary worry for many smaller manufacturers and designers. The ideas of brand protection, expanded workforces, new premises and overseas sales are great, but without cash, are all unrealistic.
Full article
The Latest from FashionCapital’s PR Dispensary
This week kicked off with some more publicity for launch brand CrystalCupsLingerie in The Daily Mail. Discussions about the product with Kelly at the Daily Mail had been underway for several weeks and it is now great to see the piece in print and online. The Daily Mail not only circulates around 2million copies per day but is extremely effective online with articles being reused and circulated around the globe. Obviously this is fantastic for CrystalCups at this early stage.
The holistic and alternative health magazines are also picking up on this unique product and more editorial placements are planned for January/February 2013.
At the moment journalists/press are requesting last minute Christmas gift ideas, winter warmers for the oncoming cold snap, plus further ahead requests for Valentine’s Day, Mothers Day and Spring. If you have products that fit the bill then please contact JoJo jojo@fashioncapital.co.uk for our affordable flat fee press release service.
Until next time.
JoJo at The PR Dispensary
Boutique Pick of the Week
As we are fast approaching the festive season, this Dalston Rose Day Dress by House of Hackney is perfect for all your Christmas parties.
Layer over some thick tights with for a flawless winter look.
With the puff ball sleeves and dip dyed hem this dress will keep you bang on trend all season.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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