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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Profile at the London Garments Expo – 29th – 31st August
With now just two weeks to go to the major three day trade event at the Business Design Centre both the Profile fashion event and London Garments Expo are really hotting up!
We are delighted to be launching the debut collection of model and actress Maisy James who promises an electrifying catwalk scene with her range of edgy couture wear.
We will also see the welcome return of reality TV star Lauren Goodger who will be launching her second range from Lauren’s Collection.
Meet a selection of the designers showcasing at this years event:
Womenswear
Arianna Cerrito: Arianna Cerrito is the first designer to create luxury dresses and handcrafted jewels made for each other, which yet can be worn independently of one another. Her jewels are conceived to make a strong yet feminine statement on the woman’s body and to “leave a memory” of the jewel on the skin once the garment is worn without the jewel.
Bees Company: BEES COMPANY prepared the collection so that every piece can better adapt itself to each woman. Versatile and comfortable, the clothes can be worn from morning to night, with just a change in accessories to modify the look. Each piece can have a thousand styles, just let your imagination fly.
Belles of London: the classic and contemporary ladieswear label with a distinctive edge returns.
Botocy: The BOTOCY brand is known for its creative flair, zesty use of colour and experimental “afro-centricity”, whilst maintaining a high level of comfort and chicness.
Black Trash Clothin’: Black trash is edgy, chic and yet constantly looking for a new fashion handwriting. Our style is for a character who juggles aspect of a busy contemporary lifestyle and never afraid to bend the rules of fashion
Charli Cohen: Charli Cohen has used fitness equipment to create an alternative fashion collection as she explores the undercover world of the female powerlifter. The student from Surrey has used striking yellow fabrics which stand out against monochrome colours in her collection.
Khukhuz: The Khukhuz clothing range has a collection that has been inspired by women. Beryl said: “Women who wear my clothes are passionate and daring enough to embrace their femininity to give a vibrant and sleek silhouette.”
Lynnja Wang: Lynnja Wang designs give a hint of elegance. They are not marked by seasons and can be worn again and again for years. They are both whimsical yet wearable, and pretty without being prissy. “I always want to dress women beautifully. However, pretty things bore me easily. Therefore, I play beauty with a “twist”.
Maisy James: “I’m incredibly excited to have designed my own range and finally see the ideas I put together brought to life. The Profile fashion event later this year is the perfect platform to launch from!”
Rebecca Torres: Rebecca Torres is renowned for her individual bold and bright, graphic sports driven pieces. Her ability to accentuate and empower the female form was a key element that she brought to this collection.
Vjera Vilicnik: A Croatian born, London-based designer who finds her inspiration in this wonderful and awkward city where dreams get twisted and come true. Every piece is hand crafted, meticulously finished and soul stitched. Each individual piece has a story, and becomes a friend on the journey of its creation.
Jewellery
Oceanic Jewels: A British brand in fashion jewellery, bringing the most voguish designs of the respective era to those who value higher things in life.Creative in making styles and unique jewellery forms for fashionable clients.
Marina Prokopiva: Marina Prokopiva creates her collections and each individual piece by marrying freedom of expression and synergy. These two counterparts blend from her dreams and beliefs to form unique, one of a kind or limited edition pieces that each hold a high level of sophistication and imagination.
TswanaLyric: An urban brand that creates unique ethnic contemporary accessories. It celebrates being daring, creatively different, fiercely bold, young and gifted. TswanaLyric caters for those that have an appreciation for African influences in today’s trends.
How to attend
This years event is a fantastic networking opportunity to meet with designers and manufacturers from all over the world. There are also seminars taking place daily by leading industry experts offering a wealth of knowledge and advice. If you would like to attend simply register at www.londongarmentsexpo.com
Embroidery Classes at The Fashion Studio
The embroidery classes mentioned in last weeks newswire will commence on Saturday 15th September from 10am – 3pm at The Fashion Studio.
Each class will cost £50 plus vat or you can book all seven classes for £300 plus vat
On the course, students will be introduced to the various media available and work with their preferred options across the five weeks of the course. They will learn to work from concept to product using thread, beads, stones, metals, crystals or textiles to create unique embellishments for items of their choice.
Each student will choose a concept/project and with expert guidance, develop it from idea to product. They will receive a personalised handbook created for them incorporating their learning on the media and project of their choice.
To book your place email jenni@fashion-enter.com
Pattern Cutting course at The Fashion Studio
The beginners pattern cutting courses for flat patterns will commence at the Fashion Studio on Saturday 15th September.
Beginners will learn how to make a size 10 dress block and toile from start to finish, taught by leading industry expert Desiree Koster who has previously worked for Biba and Bruce Oldfield
Following the beginners classes there will then be in intermediate class every saturday for five weeks.
To book your place please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
Apprenticeship at House of Fraser
House of Fraser has selected the final candidate for the Fashion Apprenticeship. The lucky candidate who will be completing her apprenticeship in the buying sector is Sannita Hancock. This aspiring fashionista has previously interned for companies such as Rainbowwave, Browns and has contributed to FashionCapital too!
If you are interested in hiring an apprentice to help your business grow please contact jemima@fashion-enter.com
If you aged between 16 and 21 and are interested in a career in fashion but don’t have the qualifications contact jemima@fashion-enter.com to find out more about the apprenticeship scheme.
Our current vacancies are posted on the Future Talent website – a great site for young people to find new roles such as apprenticeships and internships.
Look at our vacancies here: http://www.future-talent.com/institution/Fashion_Capital/#anchor-2
New Workshops and Seminars for 2012!
If you need help with handling money, manufacturing and the growth of your business then the Business of Fashion workshops and seminars can help you!
View the seminars currently available here: https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Seminars.html
Collyer Bristow is pleased to be able to provide general legal guidance for FashionCapital users
We are often asked questions by those who are just setting up in business , or who have set up and have queries they would like answered—often these questions are fairly similar in nature and include the same themes… This is the first of a series of questions and short answers and comments which we hope will be useful. As always we confirm these notes are for general guidance only — when in doubt please seek specific advice.
Paper trails.. the key to the rest of it …
If you take only one piece of legal and common sense advice (which might also save you a lot of time, money, aggravation and stress) away from these comments then it is this. Each time you agree to do –or not to do– something, so agree to buy, sell , rent , lease , hire, fire, enter into a contract , cancel a contract, etc., keep a note .. so easy to do , but so easy to forget to do…below we mention some examples of why this is important
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Boutique Pick of the Week
Now is the time to start updating your wardrobe for next season and leather should be a key player in what you are wearing. If you don’t want to wear leather from head to toe, this pencil skirt by Dominique Kral is a perfect introduction with a flash a leather for the waistband. The bright colours make this skirt unique and quirky, whilst the original digital print make it modern and wearable for the fashion conscious. The fitted form gives a feminine silhouette, which is another big trend for AW12. Pair with a leather shirt to carry on the trend or a white top to set off the print. The skirt is £250 and is available from the Dominque Kral e-boutique, part of the FCB Boutique.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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