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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
The Art of Fashion
Last night The Art of Fashion took place at the W1 boutique in Portman Village.
British Designers at FashionCapital hosted an exclusive private viewing of a series of up and coming fashion illustrators. The showroom basement was transformed into a chic gallery space whilst the boutique housed key LFW designers as well as new and emerging designer talent.
An impressive guest list ensured an electric atmosphere with admiration for both the art work and the boutique itself. The event bought together artists, designers, press and industry experts all under one roof and really put British Designers at FashionCapital on the map!
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Guardian Live Web Chat
Fashion Enter and FashionCapital Director; Jenny Holloway was invited by the Guardian website to provide advice to budding fashion enthusiasts via a live web chat on the guardian website yesterday following on from the article “Becoming a Fashion Designer”.
Five legal twists about holiday entitlement for employees
Holidays are something everyone books at work, but there are some surprising legal twists to holidays that you might not know.
Check out this week’s article by Christopher Head, specialist adviser to Fashion Enter, by clicking here.
Christopher, a barrister with over thirty years experience in the employment field, is running a series of three short seminars, aimed at giving you a quick, clear view of the information you need to keep away from problems and trouble when you have people working for you. The seminars are running on 2nd, 16th and 30th March.
For more details about the seminars and how to book, click here
Be Business Ready for 2011
Do you want to be able to market yourself and your designs to the world?
Do you want to be able to approach buyers and negotiate the best deal?
Do you want to be in control of your businesses finances?
Do you want to be able to take good business decisions based on sound information?
Do you want to feel more in control of your production?
FashionCapital specialist advisor Nigel Rust is running a fresh series of six practical workshops to help you get your business in good shape from a financial, production and sales & marketing point of view. Aimed at fashion designers who are either just starting out or have been running for a while and want to improve their business.
Review dates and workshops here
To book please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
Final Call for The Trench
There are only a couple of days left for you to submit your Trench entries to the showroom! Please remember to fill out all of the submission pack to enable BrandAlley to make their selection. Samples must be delivered to the W1 boutique at the following address; 2 Seymour Place, London, W1H 7AN by the 18th of February. Please remember that opening times are between 10am and 5pm.
Calling all Designers!
Kingston Fashion Show 2011 ~ 31st March. Kingston Market House. 6:30pm ~ 9:00pm
Come and exhibit your designs at our champagne and canape reception, with an opportunity to be represented on the catwalk.
Join other designers including Paolita, QZ Men, FashionPony, Corset Boulevard and Jaylex. High street retailers ~ Marks and Spencers, Lipsy, Next will also showcase collections. The evening will be enriched with live music, video displays, goody bags, fashion advisors, photographers and Press.
Contact us if you are interested in hosting a pop-up shop at the event and/ or exhibiting your designs.
This is a Charitable Event with all proceeds going towards a homeless project established by the Kingston Charitable Trust.
Contact Elite Events Kingston at kingstonfashionshow2011
British Designers at Fashion Capital – Bath
It’s been another busy week at the Bath branch of British Designers@FashionCapital. We’ve had quite a few journalists dropping in to see what the boutique is all about and it’s always great to see positive copy on the concept in printed publications. Our latest tearsheet comes all the way from Northern Ireland – En Vie Magazine featured Bath in it’s travel section and quoted our boutique as a “hidden gem” and of course were thrilled that local girl Zoe Boomer was included in our designer mix.
We’ve also had Eloise Atwell in this week, a local designer and seamstress, Eloise has created a dress out of origami pieces of paper. In celebration of London Fashion Week while addressing the recycling issue – the dress is indeed a work of art and Eloise plans to add further pieces to her design in the coming weeks.
Until next time, we wish you a stylish week.
The team at British Designers Bath
FCBoutique.co.uk
If you are yet to start compiling your Spring/Summer 2011 wardrobe with key trend pieces, it is not too early to start now! FCBoutique.co.uk has been busy this week to provide you with even more of the finest of British designer talent to shop from for your must have summer wardrobe. Click on the dresses below to purchase right now!
  
BD@FC at Scoop International!
This week British Designers @FashionCapital has exhibited at Scoop, the new International Collections show in London at the Saatchi Gallery showcasing contemporary international
Scoop is the brainchild of Karen Radley industry expert, and with leading global designers and collections from Betty Jackson, Sara Berman, Plein Sud, DKNY and Vivienne Westwood taking part Scoop has been a great opportunity for British Designers at FashionCapital.
FCMenswear – Launching March 1st 2011
FashionCapital is delighted to have set the date for the launch of the new menswear section headed by Christopher O’Reilly. What to expect – weekly articles focusing on menswear trends, grooming, tailoring and much more including an Archive of hair, shoes and denim. In preparation for the launch, team boi’s will be uploaded under – ‘The Team’.
If any Menswear Designers with FashionCapital would like to have their garments included in our S/S 2011 Trends shoot – 5th March – please contact Chris on FCMenswear@hotmail.co.uk
Keep up to date on the FCMenswear Blog
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Pure
Yesterday we headed over to Earls court to catch the final day of the Pure Trade show. This year Pure was bigger than ever showing over 1,100 designers spread over two venues and hosting two brand new catwalks. We managed to introduce ourselves to a couple of designers who had great interest from UK and international buyers bagging themselves a number of different orders.
Apprenticeships
The Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship programme is now up and running having started the induction on Tuesday at the Factory. The apprentices are highly enthusiastic and excited to learn about the fashion industry over the next 18 months with Fashion Enter and the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London. If you would like to be considered for the next cohort, please email Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk with your CV detailing your grades and subjects and please include your date of birth.
Boutique Pick of the Week
Stay ahead of the game and get your hands on this fabulous navy geometric sequin dress. The fabulous sequin detail reminiscent of the Aztec patterns will set you in a league of your own when heading out for a night on the town and will be sure to get you notices for all the right reasons. So if you are looking to continue the romance following Valentine’s Day earlier this week then fall in love with this luscious must have dress for just £80 at the fcboutique.co.uk. Click on the dress below to buy right now!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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