Debenhams has a successful brand portfolio of approximately 55 own brands including 25 Designers at Debenhams brands and are now scouting through FashionCapital.co.uk. The rescheduled date for the buying director and head of buying to visit the Showroom and view a selection of Fashion Enter's  finest designer talent will now commence on 22^nd May 09. Any members with accessories they wish to submit need to contact Hayleigh with immediate affect as any deliveries received past Tuesday 19^th after 5.30pm will not be submitted. Please contact Hayleigh Amos on 020 8546 8209 and hayleigh@fashion-enter.com.

New Fashion Enter Holding Page

FashionCapital combined with Fashion Enter in September 2006 to ensure a full offer of complete business support is available. The amalgamation of the two businesses has provided one of the most powerful forces in fashion today and now the two websites are set to merge. When you visit www.fashion-enter.com you will soon be directed straight to FashionCapital.co.uk where you will find all everything you need to know in fashion today!

FashionCapital Membership Prices

Fashion Enter and FashionCapital.co.uk have grown exponentially over the last 6-12 months, with the introduction of the Workshop providing members exclusive discount offers on the finest production in the UK. The Showroom in Kingston showcases members work to buyers from leading High Street and e-tail giants, now covering all aspects of industry within the design cycle process. These two latest business models in conjunction with the launch of additional sections on www.fashioncapital.co.uk in the wider package available for members has resulted in increasing our prices to:

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African Diva's

Remember if you are a budding designer, illustrator, photographer etc we can help promote you and your work on the site. Please contact jemima@fashioncapital.co.uk

Beauty4Media

Last night FC was invited to the networking event for beauty journalists and PRs; Beauty4Media’s MediaPlace at the Portobello Star.

The event launched Hempz sunless tanning line SoBronze from SoTan and offered an evening of spray tans and testing of the Hempz skin, hair and body care products.

Full article and report on the products coming soon!

Clothes Show London

The much anticipated return of the Clothes Show to the capital will re-launch at Excel in just two weeks. From the 29^th – 31^st May one of the largest venues in London will be transformed into a haven of shopping and beauty heaven featuring a fabulous indoor beach and cocktail beach hut, champagne and nail bar, fashion theatre, demonstrations by leading industry experts throughout the event and of course the FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique. Showcasing over 20 of the finest up and coming designer talents from across the country, the FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique is undoubtedly the must see attraction of the weekend, so if you haven't got your tickets ready hurry to pick up a piece of the action by clicking here .

Training Suite in Croydon

The renovation of Enter Boutique in Croydon continues with the reshaping and upgrading of our fabulous new suite to educate students, businesses and individuals wishing to learn more about the world of fashion design and business issues to consider behind the scenes of the in store collection. With 12 computers in tow, Croydon's trove of treasures now offers a one stop knowledge resource providing the pathway from production, selling and marketing of collections to showcase in store. The latest initiative has landed Enter Boutique another feature in the local press within the ongoing rates battle.

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The Textile Institute

The Textile Institute is a unique organisation – the only professional body for people working in all sectors and all disciplines within the global textiles, clothing and footwear industries. The Institute has individual and corporate members in over 80 countries and its primary aims are to set professional standards and to promote the advancement of knowledge within these industries.

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Retail News

Debenhams and Alders are battling it out on the High Street offering 25% reductions to captivate the consumer as confidence remains low despite positive profit margins across the remaining survivors. Marks and Spencer are introducing a new premium club scheme offering 3% cash back on shopping to all cardholders paying £10 per month for the privilege. The gloves are off with department stores imposing a variety of marketing strategies in an attempt to beat the recession, retain customers and attract a new breed, so keep your eyes out for some great deals to reignite confidence in spending.

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Applicant of the Week

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Boutique Pick of the Week

Belles of London have yet again produced another timeless recession bucking piece perfect for a variety of occasions to be worn in many ways. This stunning LBD will not only have you wearing one of this seasons hottest trends but will take you through the ages with the figure accentuating tulip detail draped both from the front and back as you ooze the essence of elegant chic strutting down the promenade this summer. From the beach to the bar, the versatility of this dress provides the freedom of incorporating into both your casual and evening wardrobe whilst you rock the fabulous off the shoulder trend. All this for just £55 at Enter Boutique and on asos.com .