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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Apprenticeship Update
Following the open day last week interviews for the Fashion and Textiles apprenticeship programme are now in full swing! CV’s are still being accepted and we have a variety of roles available from admin based to studio assistant to creative pattern cutter.
Take a look at the employers below all looking to hire an apprentice:
Atelier Tamman
Hanya Anda
Lily and Lionel
Sirplus
Marios Schwab
We are also waiting on jobs descriptions from Jonathan Saunders who are looking to recruit three apprentices and Cad and the Dandy for a varity of roles from tailor to sales.
If you would like to apply for any of the above apprenticeships please submit your cv to jenni@fashion-enter.com
The Factory Open Day
On the 14th February The Factory opened its doors to existing and potential new clients.
‘This new development marks a great leap forward – enabling Fashion Enter to provide much needed garment manufacturing capacity in London, with larger production runs more possible than ever before. Its already strong reputation has been further enhanced, and now some of the biggest retail names on high street are queuing up to place even larger orders for some of the very best in new designer fashion to fill their rails’. Congratulations to Jenny and the entire team. When I see “The Factory”, I can confidently say that all the dynamic effort and hard work has finally paid off. Patience has been rewarded.. The big corner has been turned’. Cllr Derek Levy
It was great to have such approval of what has been a massive leap for Fashion Enters growth.
If you would like to visit the Factory to review the production facilities please email thefactory@fashion-enter.com
Sales Opportunity!
Designers – there is still time to apply for representation at the Fashion & Textiles 2013 exhibition in Latvia this year!
FashionCapital has been invited to exhibit at one of the most important events in the fashion and textile industry in the Baltics. From 19th – 21st April we will be representing a carefully selected cross section of UK designers in Riga at the 18th international textile, clothing, leather garments and production equipment exhibition Fashion & Textile 2013(formerly known as Intertextil Balticum).
To be considered for representation you must be ready with your collection, a confirmation of order sheet, range plan, wholesale price list, look book and business cards.
Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com with images of your collection.
FC to Source new fabrics for members
On 6th March FashionCapital will visit Preview in Daegu International Textile Fair in Korea to gain market insight and unique textiles with access to international textile symposium, seminars, export consultation, trade shows & fashion shows featuring focused themes, enabling us to source new fabrics for you.
If you are interested in this service please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
Are you starting a fashion label, thinking about it or just need some ideas of how to make your business more successful for the future?
FashionCapital is set to speak at the networking evening “New Year, New Opportunities in Fashion” this evening at the City Business Library where we will be joined by:
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Charlotte Bramford of Knock on the Door
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Sarah Angold of Sarah Angold Studio
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David Jones will be sharing his vast experience of the fashion business, and will look at the new opportunities presented by 2013.
Fashion Careers Workshops – coming soon!
Click here for more information and how to book!
Students to visit The Factory
Students from the University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art will be visiting The Factory as part of their module ‘Retail Fashion Marketing’ where they gain valuable insight into the changing retail environment, retail strategy as well as an understanding of product sourcing, supply and the workings of key head office functions including Buying & Merchandising.
This is all part of our education and learning programme which provides students a real insight into the industry.
If you from an educational establishment and feel this would benefit your students please email jenni@fashion-enter.com. We are able to tailor make visits to fit in with your curriculum
The Latest from FashionCapital’s PR Dispensary 20th February
Brayley Menswear launched at Stitch Menswear show last week and swiftly followed with another trade show stand at Moda Gent at the NEC at the beginning of this week – the feedback has been extremely positive. As predicted buyers and press that feel and wear Brayley designs are impressed with the handle and comfort of the bespoke fabrics that they use. www.brayley.com
CrystalCupsLingerie are now focusing on Spring and Mother’s Day promotions for their unique range of holistic lingerie. Beautifully packaged with a selection of four different crystals there is a limited 10% off offer on day camisoles in the run up to Mother’s Day.
CrystalCups will also feature on Unity Radio Station in Manchester tomorrow morning (Thursday 21st). Listen to the Jay Diamond show in the morning from 10 – 12 for your chance to win a CrystalCupsLingerie set.
You can also see the lingerie featured in ‘Kindred Spirit’ magazine this month and on BrightShinyNews. www.crystalcupslingerie.co.uk
We are pleased to announce a new client on our books: Stephanie Pollard and her company Hair Additions UK which specialize in bespoke hair extensions and custom made wigs. Welcome Stephanie, we are excited to branch the PR Service out to the hair and beauty sector. www.hairadditionsuk.com
JoJo has just returned from London Fashion Week and had the pleasure of assisting Ziad Ghanem with his show at Fashion Scout at the Freemasons Hall. As chief blogger for the designer she had exclusive insight into all the backstage preparations and rehearsals. LFW this season was frantic with activity such a great turn-out and atmosphere.
Alongside the press release and distribution service we are also offering FashionCapital Members a more generic ‘Image on File’ service:
+ For the ‘Image on File’ service we keep your current collection and information on file and respond to press requests with your material. We get about five press requests per day throughout the week asking for images for shopping pages, gift guides, trend stories, blog posts etc. We also compile regular product e-mail pages which will focus on a key trend and will incorporate member’s designs.
+ This service costs an additional £75.00 on your FashionCapital membership and lasts the year. It is a way of providing press exposure while keeping costs down.
Until next time, have a fabulous week.
JoJo
PR Dispensary jojo@fashioncapital.co.uk
London Fashion Week A/W 13
As LFW draws to a close we have all the catwalk reports and street style from our fantastic team of reporters and photographer Thomas Comery.
For your insight into LFW A/W 13 click here!
Sponsored Walk with a difference!
Fashion Enter’s own Specialist Advisor, Nigel Rust, is embarking on an unusual sponsored walk to raise funds for the charity Vauxhall City Farm. The walk entails finding (and walking down) as many London streets that have an animal in their name as possible in a day. Lambs Conduit Street, Dog Kennel Hill, Horse Guards Parade, Fish Street ………. and many more!
Fashion Enter are keen advocates of Vauxhall City Farm – the charity works with children, families, disabled kids and disadvantaged people, using the setting of an urban farm (in the middle of Vauxhall) to provide recreational, educational and therapeutic activities. For example, it’s horses are used for riding lessons for groups of severely autistic children (who adore being on horseback).
And there is a fashion connection – the Farm has a Spinners group who are experts in spinning and dying wool (mostly from the farm’s own sheep and alpacas). The spinners (all volunteers) offer free demonstrations at open days and events and can often be seen letting local youths have a go at doing their own spinning.
The Farm is funded entirely by grants and donations – so please sponsor Nigel on http://www.charitygiving.co.uk/nigelrust. For more information on the Farm’s activities you can visitwww.vauxhallcityfarm.org.
Boutique Pick of the Week
Our boutique pick this week is this adorable number from Michiko and Me.
Perfect for the little ones in your life, this cherry print kimono style dress is a signature look from Michiko and Me’s range. And with it’s adjustable wrap design this dress grows with your child for years of wear.
The vibrant cherry print is perfect for the approaching seasons and is both stylish and comfortable.
Don’t forget the matching bib and bloomers here: http://www.michikoandme.com/products#.USTnB1pNw9A
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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