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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
 The New Year is often a time to think forward and make a few plans both personally and professionally. For those of you looking to gain experience in this notoriously tough industry then you have come to the right place. Here at FashionCapital we aim to provide practical insight and guidance across a wide range of sectors in the fashion arena.
Currently at the Stitching Academy we have a few places remaining for the new term. The 6-week Level 1 Stitching Academy course provides the perfect stepping stone to enter into the manufacturing or design side of the industry. As reported widely in the press of late the British manufacturing industry is crying out for skilled workers to develop brands that are truly designed and made in Britain – be a part of this exciting, fast paced industry. To find out more and apply please click here
The Stitching Academy is run in unison with the UK’s leading e-tailer ASOS.com and you can find a wide range of job posts along with our Stitching Academy course via the ASOS website http://asoscareers.asos.com
Apprentices Needed…
London Fashion Week designer Marios Schwab is looking for a studio assistant to join his busy team in Dalston, London.
Throughout the apprenticeship you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks to assist the running of the studio. Apprentices will help in aspects of sample creation, production, and general day-to-day tasks.
Sound knowledge and understanding of pattern cutting, garment construction, machine and hand sewing is extremely beneficial.
Check out the full job description and how to apply here
Further roles include:
A Marketing and Communications apprentice with Cristina Sabaiduc Womenswear. To view the roles and apply please click here.
On FashionCapital this Week…
New striking homepage illustrations courtesy of Midula Dey, meanwhile the next pit stop on Sven Eselgroth’s Scandinavian tour includes an interview Anna Heinrup from the menswear brand Uniforms for the Dedicated. Elsewhere resident trend expert Katie Farley takes a closer look at Ashish’s S/S 14 collection and Entrepreneur Dan Wagner talks retail and technology for a thriving high street.
Latvia Welcomes a New Designer Store/Showroom
 On December 17th, a brand new Latvian design store-showroom called 8 Rooms entered the local fashion market. Within its 150 m2 large shopping area there were many beloved Latvian fashion brands represented, including BUG, PAIYA, RIPA, Be Carousell, QooQoo, Cinnamons atelier, MARE&ROLS, One Wolf, Red Salt, Līva Šteina, Nina, Alexandra Westfal and Anita Sondore, as well as a bag label, Claudine London, from the UK.
Alongside promoting Latvian fashion brands, 8 Rooms has opened the concept to involve various UK-based fashion brands, as well as labels from Estonia and Dubai.
Baiba More, the initiator of Latvian Fashion Brands Association and owner of Latvian fashion design online store www.madamekuku.com comments:
“The whole 8 Rooms team really did a great job working on this project both day and night, although I have to admit that the last weeks before the opening were really tense. Today, however, I can finally enjoy the great feeling of relief and satisfaction and take a moment to appreciate how far we have come. Our work schedule at Latvian Fashion Brands Association has been pretty loaded lately, and we also have some great ideas planned for the future, including the cooperation with various UK-based fashion brands with Fashion Enter.”
8 Rooms, Shopping Centre Galleria Riga, 4th floor, Dzirnavu st. 67, Riga
8 Rooms Facebook page
Image: PAIYA at 8 Rooms
The Fashion Enter Apprentice of the Year Award Now Open
 Calling all apprentices, have you been performing high? Are you on time every day and well on track to finishing your portfolio?
Fashion Enter is now looking for their apprentice of the year!
As you may know, earlier this year, Zoe Barrow won the award for ‘going above and beyond the call of duty, giving full commitment to the company at all times.’
Zoe commented, “Winning the award was great, not only was it a huge surprise but it was also a lovely way of seeing that my work within the company was recognised and appreciated. I’ve also had the pleasure of having the shiny, personally engraved trophy take its place on my desk. Good luck to this year’s candidates!”
Artist Midula Dey on Show 
This week’s header and homepage slide show incorporates illustrations by Midula Dey. Midula is kicking off her year exhibiting in a group exhibition at the Brick Lane Gallery which runs from Thursday 9th January until Sunday 19th January. Good luck with the show Midula and we hope it’s a great success!
Midula Dey will exhibit at the ‘Art in Mind on the Frontier’ show, Brick Lane Gallery, 196 Brick Lane, London E16 SA.
www.miduladey.com
Youth Fashion Competition 15-19 Wandsworth
Call out to future fashion stars, Wandsworth’s young fashion hopefuls have been invited to hone their talent by taking part in the Youth Fashion Wandsworth project.
Young people aged 15-19 should apply now for a chance to be chosen for the scheme. Successful applicants will be taken on a fashion journey, with the chance to develop their skills in the design and creation of garments.
The project is the brainchild of the mayor of Wandsworth, Angela Graham, who has devoted her mayoral year to creating opportunities for the borough’s young people to succeed.
Angela is working with the council’s arts and youth teams and with Fashion Enter Ltd, which supports the garment industry as a centre for skills development. Fashion Enter staff will be helping the young people get a real understanding of what working in the fashion industry is all about, and will teach them about design, pattern-cutting, garment construction and sewing.
The project will be launched in January, and the final exhibition will be promoted as part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival in May.
If you are interested in taking part, contact Justine Kenyon on (020) 8871 7037 or email jkenyon@wandsworth.gov.uk
Boutique Pick of the Week
The sales are in full flow and not one to miss a bargain we found this gorgeous leather Lucia hobo satchel by British brand Peony & Moore.
The hand stitched Lucia has double front magnet pockets as well as a large deep front pocket, adjustable buckle shoulder straps & adjustable side straps. Made from supple, soft Italian leather this classic is made to last.
Was £199.00 Now £139.30.
To view and buy click here
From Jenny Holloway and the FashionCapital & Fashion Enter team we all wish you a Happy and Successful New Year! x
   
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