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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Made in Britain with Collyer Bristow
The Made in Britain event will take place tomorrow evening at Collyer Bristow gallery to celebrate British fashion design and manufacturing excellence.
The high end event will showcase a select cluster of British based designers across ladieswear and accessories that proudly produce in the UK, supporting the ‘Made in Britain’ label.
We are also delighted to announce that Creative Skillset, Jaeger, New Look and Barbara Hulanicki founder of the iconic British label BIBA will all be celebrating the ‘Made in Britain’ label with us.
To review the designers showcasing please click here
Danilo Gabrielli
Apprenticeships
Last week it was National Apprenticeship Week and Fashion Enter attended the ‘Creating the Future’ event with Creative Skillset to celebrate the launch of the first ever Higher Level Apprenticeships in advertising & marketing communications, creative & digital media and fashion & textiles.
The Fashion Enter apprentices were there in full force flying the flag and dressed as the We Can Do it girls, were not short of attention!
Do you want to work for River Island?
High street giant River Island is now recruiting for five apprentices!
The Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship is a unique combination of training and career specific work experience over a 24 month period. You will learn Production Management within the Apparel Industry, Materials used in the Manufacture of Apparel and Aspects of Design within Apparel as part of your training, plus many more exciting aspects of what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ in the fashion industry’
With over 60 years of fashion retailing experience, and having won the prestigious Drapers Fashion Retailer Of The Year award in 2012, River Island is one of the most successful companies on the High Street.
We are looking for individuals who will thrive working in a fast paced fashion environment and are passionate about our brand.
The roles available will be head office based (Ealing, West London) across production, design and quality control.
Some key skills that you need…
▪ Good, clear and effective verbal communication skills.▪ Able to listen and follow instructions carefully.▪ A love and understanding for fashion▪ An interest in the technical aspects of the fashion industry. i.e. construction, fit, quality, etc.▪ An understanding of fashion retail as a commercial business.▪ Experience with using a computer ideally Microsoft Word and Excel.▪ Good time keeping.▪ A professional attitude to work and study.▪ Be able to work in a fast paced environment and have exceptional organisational skills.▪ Determination and stamina – the fashion industry is hard work!▪ A desire to learn and develop.
This is a truly amazing opportunity but not for the faint-hearted! If you think you have what it takes to become an apprentice at River Island please send your CV and covering letter to jenni@fashion-enter.com
Latest Vacancies for the Apprenticeship Programme
As well as high street giant River Island recruiting for their first ever apprentices the following companies are also hiring. Follow the links below to review each company’s profile and a job description for the role:
Assistant Pattern Cutter – Atelier Tammam
Showroom Assistant – MACANDI Showroom
Showroom Assistant – Felicities Ltd
Fashion PA – Jonathan Saunders
Product Assistant – Jonathan Saunders
Studio Assistant – Marios Schwab
Fashion Assistant – Sirplus
Pattern Cutter – Sophia Kokosalaki
Studio Assistant – Hanya Anda
To apply for any of the above positions please email your CV to jenni@fashion-enter.com
Good luck!
The Latest from the PR Dispensary 20th March
The PR Dispensary @ FashionCapital has been set up to offer PR support to new and emerging fashion businesses with the aim of gaining press exposure and coverage.
What has been happening this week:
Brayley
More styles have now been added to the luxuriously comfortable Brayley shirt collection which you can now view and buy online via www.brayley.com
Classic styling combined with superior quality and luxurious bespoke fabric make these ‘made in England’ shirts perfect for Father’s Day!
CrystalCupsLingerie
CrystalCupsLingerie is preparing to show at the Mind, Body & Spirit Festival at Earl’s Court London at the end of May for more details and to buy early bird tickets visit:http://www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk/
www.crystalcupslingerie.co.uk
Trend Board: Outline/Define
This week’s trend board currently doing the rounds on the various social networking websites features a dress by Emile. The trend focuses on structure, form, graphic lines and contrast hems – a look that dominated the catwalks this S/S 2013
www.love-emile.com
For more information on the PR Dispensary Service please visit:
https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Services/PRDispensary.html
Boutique Pick of the Week
The boutique pick this week is a statement black dress by Belles of London.
A twist on the classic LBD, this dress features button details and a waist tie reminiscent of the trench coat silhouette.
Flattering, with its structured shoulders and sleeveless bodice, this dress is definitely one to wear if you’re looking stand out from the crowd.
Available soon!
Catch Belles of London tomorrow, broadcasting a collection at our Made In Britain event!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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