NEWSLETTER Dear all,
New York City be Warned……………….the Brits are Coming!
The big news this week is the confirmation of Profile going to New York City on 10th and 11th September in association with American partner Nolcha!
35 ladieswear, menswear and accessory designers will be flown over to take part. Already a record number of entries have been processed but if you are a designer there is still time to apply! The deadline for entries is 22nd August 08 but with a maximum of 35 places available there are strict limitations.
We can confirm there will be subsidy toward the cost.
For more information on how to apply, accommodation, flights etc click here
Kingston-upon-Thames Showroom
FashionCapital will soon have another string to its bow in the shape of an exclusive showroom and new head office based in the up market location of Kingston upon Thames. In collaboration with Kingston College Fashion Enter will open a Life Style Boutique with access to the store by invitation only.
This is the first of its kind in the UK and will combine designs from highly talented, emerging designers and retailers associated with Fashion Enter with existing fashion students at Kingston College.
The showroom is set to open in October 2008
Coming soon….. Are you Export Ready?
A series of workshops to understand exporting and supplying overseas customers will take place 2nd September.
This will include:
a review of what is required before the NY Profile event, during and after event
an overview of the NY/American Market
guest speaker Eimear Hawker (Topshop Head of Technical Services) to discuss legal requirements regarding importing into the US.
Nigel Rust from LMAS on production checklist
More information to follow.
Eco Bags
Croydon Council and Fashion Enter have combined forces to tackle the unnecessarily extensive plastic bag consumption within our benevolent borough. We are looking for budding designers to create a design that will feature on a series of reusable bags to be sold throughout Croydon stores later this year.
The competition already in full swing has received some fantastic entries.
Remember you can vote for your favourite online.
The Face of Barking and Dagenham
The Face of Barking and Dagenham just hit the big time!!
The Face of B&D is delighted to announce the unique collaboration with Vicarage Field Model Search event this summer. Vicarage Field have run a high profile competition for their highly acclaimed Model Search where all participants, male, female, young and old can apply to receive a photo shoot and become a model in Vicarage Field’s catalogue at Christmas.
There will be 6 overall winners. One male and one female from the following age categories:
11-15
16-24
25 and over
This year in addition to the above, one lucky winner of the Face of Barking and Dagenham will be able to fly to New York and be a Model on the Profile Catwalk show during 10th and 11th of September. Flights and accommodation will be paid for by Vicarage Field. This is an amazing unique opportunity for any model contestant.
Simon Green commented 'Vicarage Field Shopping Centre prides itself on cutting edge promotional activities and this latest collaboration with one of our retailers Fashion Enter is extremely exciting. Model Search has been highly successful and now this will expand to include the Face of Barking and Dagenham too. For any aspiring model of today this is a golden opportunity to launch their career in the heart of the big apple. I would personally like to wish every contestant the very best of luck.'
The semi final will take place on Saturday 23rd August and the final a week later on 30th August at Vicarage Field.
Here are some of the most recent entrants for the Face of Barking and Dagenham
Seminars and workshops programme
Tuesday 26th August
| Time |
Subject |
Speaker |
| 10.00 – 10.40am |
Model agency contracts |
Leighton Banner – Divinity Models |
| 11.00 – 11.40am |
Walk the Walk |
Katarina Lavender – Divinity Models |
| 12.00 – 12.40pm |
Beauty Tips |
Eryca Freemantle |
| 14.00 – 14.40pm |
Starting your own fashion business |
|
| 15.00 – 15.40pm |
How to own an accessory label |
Ruthi Orlin |
| 16.00 – 16.40pm |
How to be a fashion photographer |
Rodney Compton |
Wednesday 27th August
| Time |
Subject |
Speaker |
| 10.00 – 10.40am |
Modelling Contracts |
Mahogany Model Management |
| 11.00 – 11.40am |
Are you catwalk material |
Mahogany Model Management |
| 12.00 – 12.40pm |
Hair and Beauty |
Mahogany Model Management |
| 14.00 – 14.40pm |
How to write a CV |
|
| 15.00 – 15.40pm |
Presentation skills |
|
| 16.00 – 16.40pm |
How to start your own business |
Barking and Dagenham Small Business Centre |
Thursday 28th August
| Time |
Subject |
Speaker |
| 10.00 – 10.40am |
Facials |
Adult College of Barking and Dagenham |
| 11.00 – 11.40am |
Manicures |
Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
|
| 12.00 – 12.40pm |
Hair and beauty |
Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
|
| 14.00 – 14.40pm |
Parenting skills |
Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
|
| 15.00 – 15.40pm |
Aromotherapy |
Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
|
| 16.00 – 16.40pm |
Massage |
Adult College of Barking and Dagenham
|
Friday 29th August
| Time |
Subject |
Speaker |
| 10.00 – 10.40am |
Business Development |
University East London |
| 11.00 – 11.40am |
Business Development |
University East London
|
| 12.00 – 12.40pm |
Business Development |
University East London
|
| 14.00 – 14.40pm |
Fashion Illustration |
Ismail Erbil |
| 15.00 – 15.40pm |
Designer presentations |
Gonul Couture |
| 16.00 – 16.40pm |
Designer presentations |
Karen B |
Members Site
FashionCapital has over 25 years of experience and collating important information invaluable in helping new business start ups. The members section of the site contains 24 documents including confidentiality agreements, templates for production cuttings, invoices, confirmation of order and much more.
If you have or are thinking about starting up your own business this essential information will save you a huge amount of time and work.
Also in members only, the inspiration section is being revamped and updated with a series of first class images. Whether you are a student, designer, illustrator, artist or photographer this catalogue of images will provide a fantatsic source of inspiration.
For information on becoming a member to utilise these services please click here
Benjamin Cohen
Ben Cohen is a Fine Art student at Loughborough University. His art work is so incredible we simply had to share it with you.
‘I guess I have always been interested in figurative art. When I was a boy I was blown over by the Renaissance and Baroque periods, form Titian, El Greco, Brueghel and Mantegna to Rembrandt, Rubens and Caravaggio etc. I always return to the masters for inspiration….
21st Century artists such as Freud, Jenny Saville, Euan Uglow, Eric Fischl, Francis Bacon and Tai-Shan Schierenberg have had a huge input into my progression….’
Here's a sneak preview of Ben's fantastic work. Click here for full gallery.
The House of Victor & Rolf
As promised FashionCapital went along to the Barbican to review the Victor & Rolf exhibition The House of Victor & Rolf.
Highlights include Haute couture pieces from Atomic Bomb, 1998-99, featuring dramatic mushroom cloud-like cushioned necklines and Russian Doll, 1999-2000, in which a single model was painstakingly dressed by the designers themselves in front of a catwalk audience in 10 independent layers.
One of the most inspiring and sensational exhibitions, this is an absolute must see.
Members can access the full review from FashionCapital.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
