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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Calling Menswear Designers!
FashionCapital is delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration with leading departmental store Debenhams.
We are looking for ten UK up and coming menswear designers to be put forward to showcase at the Profile fashion event.
Debenhams will then select two of these designers at Profile to preview a small eight piece collection at two Debenhams stores.
We are taking expression of interest forms now so if you are a menswear designer please express your interest here and return to jenni@fashion-enter.com and updates with follow on how to apply!
Established in 2001 Profile is widely considered as the industry bridge between the new faces of Graduate Fashion Week and the names of London Fashion Week. It is an exciting opportunity to see the new talent in the fashion industry hit the cat-walk, sometimes for the first time.
Debenhams has been with the philosophy and ethos of Profile from the very beginning in 2001 so it is fantastic to gain their involvement and support for Profile in 2011!
Debenhams presenting Menswear award at Profile 2008
FashionCapital and BrandAlley Launch the ‘EBD’ Competition!
In last week’s newswire we announced the launch of the EBD competition with the market leader in private designer sales BrandAlley. This is a fantastic opportunity for any new and emerging designer to gain exposure and maximise on sales!
We are looking for ten UK designers to design the ultimate Evening Black Dress.
The EBD is a continuation of the highly successful LBD competition held in 2010 and in this year’s competition the ten EBD’s will be sold in an exclusive sale on Brandalley.co.uk in September 2011.
For all information on how to apply, terms and conditions and the project brief please click here.
Be Business Ready
The third of the Be Business Ready summer seminars is not far away now and spaces are filling up fast. If you would like to attend this workshop or any of the others Nigel Rust will be holding please email jenni@fashion-enter.com to book you place now!
Workshop 3. Thursday 30th June 2011
Title: Getting the Most Out of Your Manufacturer
Topics:
1. Finding suitable manufacturers – Where to look. Creating a short list.
2. Selecting a manufacturer – What to look out for. Check list of requirements. The importance of a relationship. Sampling v Production.
3. Developing the relationship – developing mutual trust
4. UK v Overseas – the pros and cons
5. Communications – How to get your spec across. Delivery expectations. Quality. Progress chasing. What the manufacturer needs from you.
6. Production planning – What you need to do to keep the manufacturer on track.
The Latest from British Designers @ FashionCapital Bath
June is all about the grads and Bath is no exception as we were invited to view the latest designs from Bath Spa’s 2011 graduates. Set in the decadent ballroom of Bath’s Assembly Rooms show producer John Walford made the most of the elegant architectural features creating picture perfect scenes for each collection. Personal favourites included ‘Chercher La Femme’ by Hope Burridge – refined daywear pieces in relaxed 1920’s shapes featuring delicate laser-cut leather sections and accessories – beautiful and commercially desirable. Grace Butler combined intricate cut-work with strong colour for a stylish modern look, while Isabella Kent-Webb worked vintage silhouettes with oversize bows and pleating.
Also on show were designs from 1st and 2nd Year students and it was fantastic to see pieces from the FashionCapital ASOS Black project working the catwalk. Louise Pickles, the Course Leader, also thanked FashionCapital amongst others for working with the students and offering realistic insight into the fashion world.
New in at the boutique: Competition winner Joshua Riches samples have arrived and we are arranging a shoot as we speak. We have some gorgeous supple eel skin oversize clutches and purses from Heidi Klein and we have just collaborated on a shoot with stylist Ashley Cover and photographer Adam Robertson.
While we are as productive as ever a decision from Bath & North East Somerset Council still looms and the fate of the boutique is yet unknown. To read more about this issue and to support and sign our online petition please go to:
http://www.petitiononline.co.uk/petition/british-designersfashioncapital-bath-save-our-shop/2977
This story will feature in the local Chronicle this week.
On a lighter note the Paolita Beach Party is drawing near. Next Thursday 30th June to be exact – do pop by the boutique from 12pm – 6pm for discounts, drinks and a bit of frivolous fun!
Until next week,
The Team at British Designers Bath
Attention Graduates!
Whether you have just graduated or still in education FashionCapital want to help you succeed in the real world of the fashion industry. Entering into one of the most competitive industries can be hard but with the right business support and advice you can succeed!
FashionCapital was at Graduate Fashion Week all week offering students and graduates a fantastic discount on membership with us and this offer still stands but for a limited time only!
Membership and what we can offer:
Group and one to one mentoring
Discounts and advice on Production at The Workshop and The Factory in North London
Provide stockists with our three boutiques and online boutique
Act as an agent at The Showroom to get collections in front of buyers and retailers
Members only access to FashionCapital.co.uk to review Trend Prediction, important documentation in Tools of the Trade, the Design Cycle, Manufacturers Online Showroom and much more!
Discounts on all events such as How to Succeed in Fashion Today seminars, Consumer events such as Clothes Show Live and trade events such as Profile.
The normal price for membership costs £399 plus vat for the year however our special GFW discount to all students and graduates is £150 plus vat. To receive this discount please email jenni@fashion-enter.com quoting GFW11 by 31st July 2011 and stating the name of your university and course.
New Enter Boutique Barking
As Barking has moved unit within the Vicarage Fields Shopping Centre to 37a, we can present to you how the transformation is taking place so far, please see the before and after pictures below. The full revamp is not totally complete yet so keep your eyes peeled for more improvements to come.
One-to-One Dress Making Tuition
Barking’s one-to-one dress making courses are proving to be so beneficial to the local residents, talented seamstress Leyla has made her way into the local newspapers, proving that the Barking store not provides a unique hub of exciting up and coming designers for consumers to shop but can also teach customers to become the designers themselves therefore encouraging local entrepreneurs and contributing to the local economy. If you are interested in learning more about dressmaking in these one-to-one courses contact syreeta@fashion-enter.com today.
Apprenticeships
The world of apprenticeships has been very busy this week with Fashion Enter welcomed another 3 apprentices onto the program this week working with 3 new employers. Furthermore, a new press release has been issued regarding the pilot program from Skill Set, please click here for more information. Also Minister John Hayes launched the Apprentice Card today at a reception at the House of Commons today at 3.30pm. The Government has committed half a billion pounds to boosting the number of apprenticeships in the UK and the launch of the Apprentice Card is part of a major campaign to raise awareness of modern apprenticeships, highlight the benefits to industry and commerce and to give greater status to skills-based training.
If you are interested in finding out more about the fashion and textiles apprenticeship program from either a potential apprentice or employer’s perspective please contact apprenticeships@fashioncapital.co.uk
FCBoutique.co.uk
Congratulations to the 10 winners announced last week, construction on the new site is still underway and will be ready by the end of the week to ensure designers receive all the new benefits available to you! Not only will you have total control on the content of your own area within the site as well as having a short URL with your label featured to enhance search engine optimisation for your brand, you will also receive 100% of the sales taken from the FCBoutique.co.uk as we are no longer charging any commission to help you through the times of economic hardship and uncertainty whilst benefitting from our consistent marketing campaigns on social networking sites, press release distribution and more!
The 50% off offer is still available to those who contact Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and start increasing your sales!
Welcome to Desiree who’s joining us at the Workshop
‘I am delighted to be joining the team at the Workshop. I have extensive couture experience working with designers such as Bruce Oldfield. I am looking forward to working with all the designers who are members to FashionCapital, asos Black, John Lewis and all the other clients! I am particularly looking forward to sharing my skills with the new Fashion Apprentices too. We will make the strongest fashion team in London!’
But alas we have to say goodbye to Kosa R who has been with us for almost two years. Many thanks to Kosa for all her work and expertise and we really wish Kosa well for the future from everyone.
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FCMenswear
Contact – menswear@fashion-capital.co.uk
And finally I have launched my own website for my brand-
The House of Hannigan
FashionCapital’s ‘Head of Menswear’ Christopher O’Reilly has launched his own website promoting his Womenswear brand The House of Hannigan. Click the banner above to be redirected to The House of Hannigan.
Contact – info@houseofhannigan.com
Boutique Pick of the Week
As the festival season continues to be upon us, despite the uncertain weather we must always ensure dressing to impress is on the menu whilst taking into consideration the essential Wellington boot component to the outfit. This bright pink dress is perfect for every festival this summer with the ultra flattering butterfly crochet detail enhancing the hour glass female form whilst is short enough to ensure you show enough leg for your pins to look fabulous in your wellies. You can get your hands on this gorgeous dress via fboutique.co.uk for just £49 in the sale by clicking on the picture below!
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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