Education Suite
With great thanks to HBOS, RBS and Redemtech, the revamp of the Croydon's Enter Boutique education suite is nearly complete, fully fitted and refurnished with 13 computers; the facility aims to fulfil knowledge seekers intrigue into the fashion industry for individuals, schools and businesses at all levels through the integration of industry into education. From the availability of CAD/CAM software for assistance with patterns and grading, to providing seminars and setting projects for students to test their creative talents in selling final products in store, the amalgamation provides an exciting one stop hub of information advice and real industry experience for fashion enthusiasts to delve into the fashion business.
Grow your Business
This evening FashionCapital has been invited to the London 2012 Business Opportunities event in the London Borough of Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity to not only network with only local business but to also understand and gain opportunities for your business to grow further. Full report of the event coming soon.
Lana's Post
Welcome to Lana La Lolita's Postcard. Each week Lana will be previewing the work of designers in the Kingston Showroom and the Croydon Boutique. Vanessa will soon start to email all the designers but in the meantime if you wish to be added please email vanessa@fashion-enter.com as it will be on first come first serve basis.
Barking and Dagenham Summer University 2009
Fashion Enter has been accepted to run a week long series of fashion courses to the residents of Barking and Dagenham as part of the Barking and Dagenham Summer University 2009. From 20th July the course will commence and will give students an insight into the fashion industry.
All courses will be delivered in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Brighton Fashion Weekend V.I.P Invitation Theatrical Catwalk Show
This Friday FC has a VIP invite to the Brighton Fashion Weekend Theatrical Catwalk Show. Brighton Fashion Weekend is an annual, sell out event which gives cutting-edge designers a platform to showcase their talent to the general public and fashion industry insiders, placing the spotlight firmly on Brighton and stamping our presence on the fashion map.
Sophie Gardener
Sophie Gardner is a freelance fashion, design and lifestyle writer based in Manchester. She has written for local publications: Manchester Evening News, Didsbury Magazine and Textile Intelligence. Describing herself as a trendy and articulate Mancunian, Sophie is obsessed with fashion, contemporary lifestyle, researching and writing. Contributing a northern eye-view of current and future fashion trends, from the international catwalks to the city streets, Sophie will be examining, twisting, flaunting, and reporting it.
Click here for her first article
Designer Update
Nina Bon Bina is the latest ladieswear label to join the FC boutqiue
Nina Bon Bina is the quintessence of playful femininity. The brand's casual lux philosophy draws inspiration from the classic laid back L.A. preppy look to the eclectic ethnic inspired looks found at the Coachella festival. Each flirty, feminine style is made in carefully sourced vintage inspired prints, laundered cottons and sumptuous silks. Hues of sky blues, crisp whites and muted greys add to the delicacy and simple silhouettes adorned in pretty laces, embroideries and embellishments ensures each piece becomes a wardrobe gem.
Click here to take you to the boutique of Nina Bon Bina
Andrea Hearn at Debenhams
Andrea Hearn is the Sales Manager for Womenswear at Debenhams in Westfield. Andrea will soon be sharing with us, in an exclusive interview, her thoughts on new designers being brought into the store and what working in retail is really like.
‘I am 26 years old and have been working in retail for 10 yrs. I moved to Debenhams Bromley branch in Feb 2006 within the Menswear division as a Level 2 manager. I completed the level 3 training and was offered the Women's division.
Westfield then came up on the agenda. I applied and was successful enough to be offered the Women's division. I began on the project on 29th June 2008 4 months before the store opened. My division is run over 2 floors and I have approx 80 members of staff along with a Management Trainee.
Debenhams gives me the opportunity to work in surroundings that are fast paced and varied from day to day. There are definitely no two days alike!'
Ann Summers A/W 09 Launch
FC has been invited to attend the Ann Summers launch of their A/W and Christmas 09 collections. The event is being held in association with Urban Decay cosmetics with champagne cocktails all round and of course some beauty therapy! Full report coming soon.
Job of the Week
Fashion PR Job – Senior Account Exec 2+ yrs exp
Applicant of the Week
Experienced Seamstress Tailor Patterns
Retail News
As a result of the global credit crisis with disposable incomes dropping as unemployment rates soar to 7.1% up 0.8% over the last quarter leaving 229,000 redundant currently on track for the peak of 3.2million unemployment's by 2010, price competition is key on the High Street causing a record rate of inflation at -1.2%. How did we fall into such a deep recession with such pessimistic short term horizons? Find out exactly how and who is responsible for the current financial turmoil by clicking here .
Boutique Pick of the Week
Catharina Eden once again wows with her timelessly elegant style of sophistication in this delectable LBD. Grace any scene for fabulous sex and the city style cocktail sipping guaranteeing belle of the ball status wherever you may roam this summer. With a touch of the metallic trend in a quirky racer style back cascading across the shoulders this stylishly simple evening delight can transform into a chic version of the oversized Tee trend. Click here to buy from asos.com.
