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NEWSLETTER June 19th 2013
Dear all,
It has been a fantastic week for menswear with the London Collections: Men S/S 2014 kicking off on Father’s Day. FashionCapital was in attendance and The Hospital Club, HQ of the event, was buzzing with activity. It was fantastic to see such a diverse and creative range of menswear from top-notch tailoring to sportswear influences to avant-garde show-stoppers. Coverage can be found on the ‘Industry’ ‘News’ section of FashionCapital along with a current menswear trend review from Ashleigh Kane.
The London Mayor Boris Johnson with models wearing heritage designs – Image by George Garnier
The River Island Apprentices are…
River Island has now selected their 3 apprentices and we are delighted to announce that Danielle Orwell, Freya Hopkins and Beverly Owusu will be joining the River Island team as their first ever apprentices.
They will be based in the head office and will work across production, design and quality control for the 24 month programme.
Huge congratulations to Freya, Danielle and Beverley.
‘I feel so lucky to have been able to gain the apprenticeship at River Island, for such a large company that are doing so well on the high street, it’s amazing to be given a chance of working at their head office without having a degree. I am really looking forward to starting my career with River Island. Fashion Enter made this an enjoyable and stress free process. I knew I always had someone I could ask with any queries I had, they were a support for me all along the way! Thanks for all your help!’ Freya
‘I feel that the Apprenticeship at River Island is a fantastic opportunity, which I am truly grateful. Fashion Enter has helped me through this whole process, one of the things I feel that has helped me the most on is preparing for the interview. As any questions I asked were answered and within good time. I have enjoyed the interviews and can not wait to start.’ Danielle
Forums & Current Vacancies
If you are looking for a fashion apprenticeship or job then do regularly check the FashionCapital forums located in the ‘Community’ section of the site for the latest vacancies and opportunities. Don’t miss out!
To visit the FashionCapital forums click here
FashionCapital presents a series of workshops presented by:
Paula Arkell – Waller Buisness & Careers Consultant who works with Fashion Capital & Courtenay Connect Ltd:
Two hour taster workshops – dates in July
Workshop 1 – Fashion & Retail Job Sectors – Thursday 4th July
Workshop 2 – How to Promote Yourself – (including using linkedin) – Saturday 6th July
Workshop 3- Working with recruitment agencies – Thursday 11th July
Workshop 4 – Portfolio – what an employer is looking for – Saturday 13th July
Time: 10-12 (including tea/coffe break)
Cost: £30 per workshop or all * 4 for £100 (saving £20)
Location: FashionStudio, Knowledge Dock Business Centre, UEL Campus, Cyprus, East London
* Special offer: *
Following the workshops there is an opportunity for individual 1-2-1 careers appointment
– 60 Minute 1-2-1 Career Guidance Meeting
– Tailored Action Plan
– CV and Profile advice and guidance
– Portfolio support
Plus: two months support via email
Price:* £70 for members (*£85 non members)
* Graduates only
For further information contact:
Jenni Sutton: 0208 462 9620
Email: jenni@fashioncapital.co.uk
Websites:
www.fashioncapital.co.uk
www.courtenayconnect.co.uk
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One-Day Leatherwork Course – South West
A one day course to introduce the beginner to the craft of leatherwork – Saturday 27th July
Topics and techniques covered to include:
Types of leather and portions of the hide and their uses
Simple pattern cutting
Basic tools and how to use them
cutting leather
hand stitching
lacing/thonging
dyeing
Bring a small simple project/idea and we will make it happen
Materials and tools supplied *
Venue: The Round Tower, The Black Swan. Frome. Somerset. BA11 1BB
Date: Saturday 27thJuly 9:30 until 5:00
Cost: £95. Class size limited to 6. Adults only.
Course tutor: Bill Blaikie, a leather worker with over 30 years experience in traditionally made and modern leather goods. E-mail: bespokeleather@hotmail.co.uk to book a place and with an idea of something you would like to make.
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Profile 2013 
Profile, our industry trade show that bridges the gap between Graduate Fashion Week and London Fashion Week will be back later this year to showcase a selection of extraordinary home grown talent. Profile has launched the likes of accessories brand Angel Jackson and womenswear designer Rebecca Torres. More info on Profile 2013 will be posted soon meanwhile the date to mark in your diary is 21st November 2013.
Some sound advice from Nick Gould – Company/Commercial Lawyer
A bit of common sense guidance is always useful…
As a company/commercial lawyer I spend some of my time working with start–ups and smaller companies in the fashion industry. Sometimes I give talks on things that owners of these sorts of companies might want to consider as they try and grow. Some of what I talk about are legal issues, but many are just practical or common sense ones.
I keep reading about the fact that many of the people who run these companies may be great at what they do, “creative wise” but need a lot of guidance “business wise.”
Well, here is a short and simple comment which might be of use although I would have thought it is stating the obvious—but maybe the obvious things are the ones which need re-stating! I have noticed over the last few months that in this, more than any other sector of business in which I am involved , too many people don’t reply to e mails, or telephone messages and at the worst, don’t turn up to meetings.
Whether I am acting as a lawyer or just giving general business guidance may I say that if there are several people looking for advice, the first ones to be crossed off my list are those who behave as just mentioned.
It is, as you will all have probably noticed, a tough enough world out there already. Do yourselves a favour – deal properly with the easy things.
Nick Gould – Collyer Bristow LLP
Boutique Pick of the Week 
While our Factory in North London produces runs of 300+ for the likes of John Lewis, ASOS and M&S our Fashion Studio located at Knowledge Dock, Campus of UEL, Docklands, produces smaller runs for designers such as the House of Hackney. The House of Hackney design duo, Javvy M Royle & Frieda Gormley, create homewares that are the antithesis to beige, subverting traditional products with playful and irreverent prints to appeal to a new generation. Some of these prints have been re-worked into the brands clothing range and the Fashion Studio have played a part in the design, quality and production of these pieces.
Hence our Boutique Pick this week is a Hackney Empire Silk vest top featuring a unique whimsical print from the label. 100% silk and 100% British, available to buy from http://www.houseofhackney.com £125-
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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