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Dear all,
Good luck at Profile!
Today sees the day we have been talking about for many weeks now, Profile at FashionExpo at the Business Design Centre in Islington. Over 70 designers and manufacturers are showcasing their collections and services to an influential audience of retailers, buyers and press and this evening at the gala Hobbs, Debenhams and Topshop will award three exhibitors with the prestigious designer awards.
We are delighted to announce that the following representatives from top retailers will be attending:
Debenhams
Julian Fuller – Design Manager
Lucy Steele – Menswear Designer
Fredderick Edmonson – Menswear Designer
Kestin Hare – Menswear Designer
Alex Garbet – Assistant Menswear Buyer
Gemma Lowis – Assistant Menswear Buyer
Hobbs
Sandy Verdon – Creative Director
Helen Boleto – Design Manager
Daniela Boleto – Senior Designer
Dil Hussain – Assistant Designer
Dean Thomas – Projects Development Designer
Ali Maclean – Senior Accessories Designer
Naomi Murtagh – Accessories Designer
Gemma Cotterell – Assistant Accessories Designer
Julia King – Creative Marketing Design Assistant
Lucy Alston – Creative Marketing Assistant
Topshop
Stephen Mongan – Sourcing & Technical Manager
Eimear Hawker – Senior Technologist
Lisa Honey – Assistant Buyer
Emma Massey – Senior Technologist
Lisa McQuilkin – Technologist
Hannah Bayliss -Technologist
Vivienne Ayton – Assistant Technologist
Buyers from Asos.com
Eleanor Ward
Jo Hunt
Gina Pakkos
Natalie Wright
Carolyn Springet – Trading Director
Stuart Stockdale – Design Director
Lilian Bucke – Design Manager
Nicola Page – Designer
Tomorrow FashionCapital will bring you all the news from the day with the winners, retailer's responses and high end photography from our official LFW photographer Paul Glickman.
Factory Visit 2
On Monday Eimear Hawker from Topshop and Fashion Enter Director Jenny Holloway went on their second factory visit to determine who will be awarded the Topshop award for Excellence in Sample Production at the FashionExpo event later today.
Festive Fashions
Festive Fashions with the 1230 Woman's Company takes place tomorrow at the Bristol Street Motors in Bromley. From 1pm – 9pm avid shoppers will be able to get into the Christmas spirit with mulled wine and mince pies whilst they shop for affordable designer garments and accessories.
A fantastic opportunity for new designers this event will also see students from Croydon College showcasing and selling their designs.
Croydon are in the midst of their Enterprise Week with a series of workshops, seminars and roadshows. These students are experiencing firsthand what it takes to run their own company and with the added bonus of selling their designs; this really is what Enterprise is all about!
Click here for full article
Free Art and Design Courses at The Workshop!
Have you ever wanted to get into fashion but didn't know how? This is the perfect opportunity for you and the New Year could signify a new beginning for you!
Last week we reported on the new Art and Design course commencing on 5th January 09 at The Workshop.
Working in unison with moderator Rose Sinclair of Sinclair Consultancy and accredited establishment Pascals College the satellite centre will be Fashion Enter's production unit in Haringey based at Unit 5, Mavros House, 95 Vale Road, London, N4 1TG.
We have since uploaded a full detailed account of what the courses will entail and what is needed to obtain each qualification.
Anyone can undertake these courses, despite age or previous qualifications, and more importantly they are FREE.
Please click here for the full article.
Fashion Enter's new offices in Bournemouth
Fashion Enter has now moved into its new offices in Bournemouth. There we are looking to engage with fashion designers from all over the South West. We understand that not every graduate wants to migrate to London and we are determined to help support the amazing talent that comes out of the South West.
The Next Street Style Installment
Take a look at this week's Street Style from Jemima Daisy..
Festive Fashions in Barking
Not long now until the big day Festive Fashion taking place on Saturday 6th December 2008.
Festive Fashion will be a heady mix of culture, sophistication and elegance and will be taking place in Vicarage Fields Shopping Centre, Upper Level, Barking, Essex Showings 1pm and 3pm. "This event is sure to be filled with surprises" Don't be the one to hear about it be the one to see it
Asos Press Day
Yesterday asos.com held their press day and FashionCapital was invited to review the best of the womens, mens and accessories Spring/Summer 09 collections. Here's a sneak preview:
Over the past few weeks in The Workshop, Fashion Enter has been working on over 15 press samples with asos.com as well as working with the technical department on blocks for dresses. We are now looking at the trouser blocks. This is exactly why we set up The Workshop; to engage with quality expertise for the fashion industry.
More on asos.com with Retail news
Online fashion retailer Asos has once again defied the economic downturn, reporting a jump in pre-tax profits of 68 per cent to £4.1 million for the six months to September 30.
Sales soared 107 per cent to £65.7 million for the period with gross margin up 80 basis points year on year to 46 per cent.
Current trade has continued apace with sales in the seven weeks to November 16 up 104 per cent year on year. Asos finished the period with £8.9 million cash in the bank.
In the next six months it plans to launch Asos Kids as well as a premium designer offer. It also intends to redesign its site.
US retail news
With our international correspondent Cheryl Nowak on board FashionCapital can now bring you all the retails news from across the Atlantic Ocean. Each week Cheryl provides FC with a detailed review on the current retail scene in the US and as you can see from the snippet below they are not doing much better than us!
Overall retail sales fell by 2.2% …a record decline. To break this down more specifically, sales at general merchandise stores which is the category that includes big chains such as Wal-Mart and department stores, fell by 0.4% while sales at specialty clothing stores were down more at minus 1.4%
For the full report click here
Boutique Pick of the Week
This gorgeous jacket is by Simon Wang. The jewel colour is bang on trend as is the military style and shape. This is warm and stylish, the straight sleek shape covering any indiscretions. The design of the top half in similar to that of a leather jacket and gives it a rockier look whilst still keeping it classy. The long, pointed collar is like that of the Victorian era and very romantic tying in with this seasons' Romance. This can be worn over a skirt and wooly black tights, jeans, knee high socks, with boots, ballet pumps or heels. Versatile and gorgeous!
This coat is a steal on Fashion Enter at ASOS for the reduced price of £76.00.
www.asos.com/Fashion-Enter
Image: www.ASOS.com
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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