NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Message from the Director
I have never used FashionCapital.co.uk to make personal comments but I have been so inundated with kindness since my Mother passed away I just have to say a huge thank you. My Mother was ill for over 40 years – a life time, and now I am grateful for her peace. There is one important rule I learnt from my Mother – never be afraid to fail. We should all feel the fear and do it anyway because there's nothing worse than a life full of regrets. Thanks again to all.
Jenny Holloway
Clothes Show Live 2009!
It may still be in the midst of the recession but here at FashionCapital we have never been busier with more and more of our designers jumping at the opportunity to showcase at the world's largest fashion and beauty event Clothes Show Live! Having gone from 16 stands under the FashionCapital umbrella we are now at 24 which is a fantastic presence for new and emerging fashion designers!
If you are attending this years Clothes Show make sure you head straight to Hall 19 stands FB1 – FB24!
Profile Catwalk
Last week we had a great meeting with the Show Producer and industry mogul Lesley Goring to discuss Profile at Clothes Show this year. Every day at 1.30pm Profile will be shown in the Image Catwalk and will showcase 10 of our designer collections.
Each designer has to think of a piece of music they would like to go with their scene and select 6 complete outfits to send down the catwalk. Designers have been shortlisted and the final list will be released in next week's newswire!
Haringey Council and Rev up supporting home grown talent
Applications from businesses in the Haringey and NDC area have been flooding in all hoping to secure a free stand at Clothes Show Live with huge thanks to Haringey Council and Rev up! Judges are still in deliberation due to the high standard but the final list will be revealed next week!
Clare Lazaro stylist for The Times interview with FashionCapital
Fashion Stylist Clare Lazaro of The Times has kindly allowed us to get a glimpse inside her world with an interview focused on life as a stylist and images of her recent shoot in Hong Kong.
Click here to see her amazing rise to success from unpaid placement to a top stylist for a leading publication ‘The Times', including her top 10 tips to succeed as a fashion stylist today.
Pittards Competition
The made for leather competition in conjunction with Pittards is now receiving an extreme high volume of applicants. The work we have received so far is of a very high standard and we are looking forward to the judging set to take place on the 1st December at the Pittards Factory. The cut off date is this Friday all work must be sent to Vanessa at the following address:
Vanessa Isaia
Development Manager – South West
Fashion-Enter Ltd | The Enterprise Pavilion | Fern Barrow | Poole | Dorset | BH12 5HH
Kingston College visit to Pittards
Kingston College had a fantastic day at the factory on the 11th November to read the full article click here
The Showroom update
It has been an extremely busy week at The Showroom with lots of running around dropping off collections with some very exciting success stories
Two designer's collections are in for review at a major high street store and hope to be reporting the results to the designers concerned very shortly.
Two deliveries are also due into ASOS within the next week.
John Lewis will be viewing collections at the Showroom in 2 weeks time and also childrenswear contacts have been made in 3 leading retailers within the high end market.
Browns have confirmed that they will be visiting the showroom at the beginning of December.
International Fashion Fusion
Have you got what it takes to design for leading etailer asos.com and work with design duo Preen?
After years of behind the scenes planning we are delighted to announce that the ongoing relationship between Fashion Enter and the South African Government has culminated in a truly innovative and exciting competition for the unemployed residents of Haringey. Entitled International Fashion Fusion, Haringey Council has helped launch the project set to inspire and enthuse budding designers of Haringey as well as support and promote the talented crafters in South Africa.
Click here for further information and inspiration!
ASUS Design Competition
The competition with ASUS is now in full swing! The first entries are in and you can vote here now! The entries will be displayed at the Clothes Show live and the winner will be announced in the New Year! You can enter up to and after the Clothes Show.
The Teaching Cooperative
FashionCapital and Rodney Compton have always worked closely and now he is running educational courses on Fashion Photography as well as the courses he runs for teachers on how to use Apple Mac computers. For more information click here.
Creative Designs
The Creative Designs team are currently working on two clients for their graphic packages. Colleen Jones of Sculpture Clothing and Myra Stuart of Tea and Oranges have two very exciting collections and we are having great fun designing their logo's, business cards et al.
For further information on Creative Designs click here
Designer Updates:
Fearne Cotton wears Ruby Rocks and is featured in Heat Magazine!
Cotton wore one of Fashion Enter’s very own designer’s garments for a recent celebratory night at the BBC Switch Awards. Created by Ruby Rocks, this jumpsuit exhibits style, confidence and fun and it is an honour that Ruby Rocks gets appreciated by style icons such as Fearne cotton!
Ohema Ohene wins the Precious Award for best ‘START UP BUSINESS'
Fantastic news that Fashion Enter designer Abenaa was not only been nominated for an award at the Precious Awards 2009 but discovered last night that she had won 'Start-Up Business of the year! Well done Abenaa!
Education
Stitch in Time
The Stitch in Time program at the Workshop is assisting the unemployed with an interest in fashion from Haringey receive industry specific training and personal development followed by a 2 week work placement in their desired role.
"Fashion Enter have really helped me understand the fashion industry as a whole and helped me to realise my full potential whilst giving me the opportunity to work in a factory environment, progressing into design providing the perfect platform to launch my career."
Alessandra Gianni
Instituto Marangoni
The latest instalment of the Understanding the Fashion Industry program providing industry expertise to the world leading designers of tomorrow at Instituto Marangoni took place on Friday 13th November. Students present were of the highest calibre eager to expand their knowledge of the industry and how to run their own design business. We look forward to sustain a long standing relationship with the prestigious institute and assisting its students with the development of their label in the future.
Croydon College
An exciting opportunity for fashion students at Croydon College has arisen courtesy of Harold Flowerdew of Croydon Council. Students are in the midst of completing a collection with supporting marketing materials to be sold in Allders in Croydon under the FashionCapital.co.uk Boutique concession throughout the busiest selling period of the year; over Christmas. Watch this space for more information on the up and coming design talents and to purchase their unique designs in store.
Job of the Week
Fashion Blogger for new online site
Applicant of the Week
Freelance Make up Artist
Boutique of the Week
A lightweight blouson Jacket by Gold son: stylish, bold bleached denim fabric on a well tailored jacket. The shawl collar and pleated detailed feminises the otherwise masculine biker style. Why not try it paired with a satin skirt and matt leather boots. Its time to play with texture and fabrics!
This denim jacket is selling at £95
Available at asos.com and either Fashion Enter Boutiques!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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