Aquascutum Work Placements

The prestigious high end fashion brand; Aquascutum London have provided work placements for students on the Stitch in Time programme in the head office in Piccadilly for experience within both the buying and merchandising teams. This is an incredible opportunity for unemployed residents in Haringey with a serious interest in working in the fashion industry. The placements are 2 weeks and provide invaluable experience to enhance CV's whilst learning from leading industry experts with the potential opportunity of securing long term employment if the right candidate excels.

Brand Director Aquascutum and Group Supply Chain Director Carolyn Springett commented:

‘We are delighted to support the Stitch and Time programme for the unemployed residents of Haringey with the not for profit company Fashion Enter. We have 6 places open pre Christmas and we welcome each of the successful applicants to work with us at Aquascutum.’

If you are an unemployed resident of Haringey and are just as excited as we are about this incredible lead, please contact emily@fashioncapital.co.uk to ensure your place is reserved on the Stitch in Time programme this January.

 Clothes Show and Profile images!

Last week FashionCapital was at the Clothes Show with over 24 new and emerging fashion designers showcasing and selling their designs. Overall it was a fantastic week and we are delighted to have been a part of such a huge fashion and beauty event!

There is now a full gallery of images from the event uploaded onto FashionCapital. Our photographer Andy Espin was on hand taking shots of the exhibition, the fashion theatre, celebs and of course the Profile fashion show.

For any designers who would like to purchase hi res pictures from Andy directly please contact jenni@fshion-enter.com with details.

To view the gallery click here

ASUS Design Competition to win a Laptop!

Last chance to vote!

The competition closes on the 17th December! If you haven't voted yet for your favourite then vote now!

Over the Clothes Show period the voting doubled but there is still time for you to have your say!

Click here to vote for your favourite now!

Women in Work Success!

Over the past few months FashionCapital has been able to support many women working in the fashion and textiles sector with great thanks to Skillfast-UK. Due to the Women in Work funded programme 20 women have gained free business support and training at The Workshop as well as free membership with FashionCapital!

Congratulations to the following participants:

We are delighted to announce that this offer has been extended and further places are now available for this fantastic opportunity!

Please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com for further information

Designer update

Anna Coleman from Instant Vintage is the latest designer to have joined FashionCapital. She has been lucky enough to gain support through the Women in Work programme and we think her designs are fantastic!

‘At last a genuine organisation that really knows the fashion industry and can help me to successfully grow my label! I have already been set up with the pop up shop, have a new ecommerce website ready to be activated, a mentoring session and spotted by Lana Postcard! This is just what designers need today.’

Enter the Dynamic age of Club meets Fashion!

Next year FashionCapital is proud to present a new way forward for our designers – working alongside Dynamic Models, fashion shows will be held at the top clubs in London on a monthly basis. Designers will have the chance to see their garments on quality models and gain valuable exposure to not just potential customers but also press and potentially Buyers, as well as select Celebrities, starting from end January 2010. This will provide an ideal opportunity for the designers involved to have professional images for their Press and Look Books for a fraction of the true cost, plus invite any potential customers and clients they may already have to enjoy an evening out at clubs such as the Embassy in Central London. A nominal cost will apply for the use of the models, hair, make-up, production and photographer, but will include a free image of their favourite model and outfit. For further details contact jenni@fashion-enter.com

Fashion Enter Christmas Bonanza with Dynamic Models!

Fashion Enter will be hosting a very special Christmas Fashion Show at the Enter boutique in Croydon on 19th December at 3pm.

Being showcased at the show will be all the new winter warmers and glitzy dresses, which will make any one the talk of the town this season!

Also being showcased is Amber Anderson’s fine artwork of selected Fashion Enter garments. Amber Anderson is currently studying Art and design and at such a young age has grown to be a fantastic Artist.

Do not miss out on the once a year Festive special show and get that unique garment for the Christmas season!

Claire Hamer reporting on NICE sustainable fashion

Claire Hamer is the Sustainable Sourcing specialist on Fashion Capital and the founder of EI8HT having visited Copenhagen's NICE summit amongst several hundred other delegates to promote a new 10 year action plan promoting sustainable and ethical Nordic fashion. The event recognised the confusing nature of the true meaning of the term; “sustainability” in fashion from a consumer perspective hence the addressing of this topic. A Barney's representative from New York was in attendance having been promoting the “Green Holiday” campaign selling 22-carat gold necklaces as the perfect Christmas present for loved ones with the promise of planting 10 trees for the ultimate feel good gift for consumers to associate with this season.

For Claire's full insight into this exclusive launch please click here .

City of London Academy – Islington Winter Show

Last evening, students at City of London Academy, Islington showcased their first fashion show within the Christmas production focusing around the legend of Michael Jackson. The talent present on stage was truly astonishing, ranging from dancers, singers, designers and models. Familiar face; Gabriel Nunes who had previously worked with Fashion Enter on a placement in the summer embarked on project managing the fashion show. The students work showed a clear theme of utilising the four elements having been inspired by high end designers; Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier. The entire production put on by the students was an unbelievable credit to the incredible school, expect to watch this space for the future talent of tomorrow.

Watch this space for pictures..

Glebe School visits Allders

Christmas opening times

FashionCapital would like to wish all our users a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

For opening times of all of our locations please follow the links:

Croydon Boutique

Barking Boutique

The Showroom

The Workshop

The Head Office will be closed from 25th December – 4th January

Job of the Week

Product Coordinator Intern

Applicant of the Week

Looking for Fashion Styling/Journalism Work

Boutique Pick of the Week

Look stunning this snowy season in the ultimate trend setting traffic stopper. This incredible creation by Meem combines the dramatic shoulder detail reminiscent of the 80's vibe recently reintroduced with a futuristic twist whilst the innovative print provides the illusion of featuring the fabulous fringing trend seen throughout the majority of 2009. The signature Meem structural theme evidently shining through in this gorgeous cotton print dress will undoubtedly capture your Winter romance for a fabulous Christmas. Find this uber chic must have online at asos.com for £80.