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NEWSLETTER 25 SEPTEMBER 2013
 Dear all,
As Paris takes centre stage presenting the latest designer collections we have been looking at styles emerging from Milan from established brands such as Prada to new talents like Sergei Grinko. Spring/Summer 2014 is shaping up be an interesting season indeed with lots of references to sportswear shapes, bomber jackets, wide-cut pants and luxurious fabrics.
On FashionCapital this Week…
Along with our Milanese reports online shopping is big news and Verdict predict growth of almost 50% in the next five years. In our ‘Start-Ups’ section Nick Gould from Collyer Bristow LLP has just submitted a piece on the importance of written contracts click here to read.
Meanwhile Goldsmiths have just launched an MA in Fashion, Ruby Hoette, Lecturer in Design said: “Goldsmiths has an incredibly strong reputation when it comes to textiles and research. This unique environment is the ideal setting for the new MA. The course will challenge students to explore fashion in context, through the intersection of theory and practice based approaches, positioning them to shape a future in fashion that is innovative, inclusive and interdisciplinary.”
Click here to read about the course.
Stitching Academy Evening Classes
The Stitching Academy has been so successful that we have had many enquiries from private individuals that want to learn how to use industrial machines.
We are therefore delighted to confirm that on a Wednesday night from 5 – 7pm we will be holding private classes for anyone who wishes to attend.
1ST UNIT: A/505/2035 Industrial Sewing Operations
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the safe working procedure within a workroom.
2. Be able to use a lock stitch machine.
3. Be able to use an overlocker.
2ND UNIT: J/505/2037 Using Industrial Sewing Machinery
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the safe working procedure within a workroom.
2. Be able to identify machine parts.
3. Be able to operate an industrial sewing machine.
4. Be able to use scissors and snips.
5. Be able to perform basic maintenance procedures on sewing machines and other equipment.
6. Be able to operate an overlocker machine.
Attendees have the option of either gaining a professional qualification Level 1 award (that would require 120 hours of lessons) or attendees can come when they wish to learn firsthand how to use industrial machines. The choice is yours!
For further details please contact stitchingacademy@fashion-enter.com
Or speak to Danielle on 020 8 809 3311
FashionCapital & Fashion Enter Dedicated to ‘Made in Britain’
The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) is an inclusive British network for fashion and textile companies, acting as the UK voice and meeting place for suppliers of fashion & textiles providing practical support, export advice, information exchange and a voice to government and to retailers. They work with everyone from start-up businesses to Burberry, Jenny Packham and hundreds more. FashionCapital & Fashion Enter are pleased to be working alongside the UKFT and their ‘Made in Britain’ campaign.
CEO of Fashion Enter Jenny Holloway comments:
“Fashioncapital.co.uk with Fashion Enter Ltd manufacture up to 7,000 garments a week for clients such as M&S, ASOS.com, John Lewis and River Island. Made in Britain is the only way forward for real design innovation today. We can turnaround an idea into finished production within just three weeks. Consumers are savvy; they don’t want to wait for next seasons trends – they want newness now and that’s why Made in Britain is the only real way forward today for retailers and e-tailers.”
http://www.ukft.org/
Fashion Studio – Michiko and Me
Client of The Fashion Studio, Michiko and Me have recently been featured in the Sunday Times Style Magazine, and most recently as one of the 50 Best Baby Essentials in The Independent.
Under the ‘Dressing’ section, Michiko and Me’s signature, 100% cotton kimono top was featured. Michiko and Me give proceeds of their sales to Action Against Hunger charity and are a supporter of products being Made in Britain. You can find the Independent’s Baby Essentials feature here:
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/the-50-best-baby-essentials-8824636.html
Fashion Studio – PPQ at London Fashion Week
Did you see the PPQ S/S 14 collection at London Fashion Week?
A collection of vivid colours and asymmetrical, flowing skirts, PPQ wasn’t short of some ruffles.
Amongst the bright hued collection were 5 dresses made here at The Fashion Studio!
Plus a personal thank-you from Amy at PPQ.
Click here to find out more about the Fashion Studio
https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Services/fashionstudio.html
Pretty Muddy Competition
The Fashion Studio and The Factory are competing in this years Pretty Muddy event. In a head-to-head in who can raise the most money in beating cancer, the loosing team must suffer the consequences and buy the winning team ice-creams, while covered in mud!
If you could sponsor us any donation in the quest to beating cancer would be much appreciated.
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/the-studio
Our Changing High Street
Following the statistics released by PWC which show that the pace of shop closures on the High Street has slowed, Alexandra Millward-Hopkins, Associate at Charles Russell LLP, commented:
“These statistics show just how much the landscape of our high street is changing as consumers are beginning to embrace new ways of shopping. High street retailers offering online and multi-channel purchase platforms have benefited hugely by expanding the horizons of the conventional retail experience to provide the modern consumer with new and convenient ways of shopping. The UK regulatory platform in this area is favourable and supports retailers taking the leap to serve the modern consumer. While certain types of shops have closed in favour of making an online offering alone, coffee shops and entertainment brands have sprung up in their place. This natural progression means that today’s high street has evolved into something more enjoyable and more indulgent. Something to linger over when you have the time.”
Get in Touch
Have your say on FashionCapital, get in touch with the editor with your fashion related news, views, launches and profiles.
Contact: jojo@fashioncapital.co.uk
Just One Week until our Business of Fashion Event
The Business of Fashion: inspiration, information and networking
Thursday, 3 October 2013 from 17:45 to 20:30 (BST)
London
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?
Hear a series of industry experts talking on a range of topics to help your label succeed in fashion today! We’re delighted to confirm that Caren Downie (formerly of Topshop and ASOS) will be speaking exclusively at this event.
Discover how the City Business Library and other organisations can help you:
Business Launchpad
CIDA – Cultural Industries Development Agency
Companies House
Craft Central
Fashion Capital
Intellectual Property Office
NatWest Bank
Portobello Business Centre
StartUp Loans London
Women’s Business Centre
Network with other like-minded people over a drink and Tsuru sushi.
Admission is £10. Places are limited so early booking is recommended.
Book online via: http://cblfashionoct13.eventbrite.co.uk/
Boutique Pick of the Week
Skunkfunk started in the mid 1990s with a simple t-shirt line. It was all sourced, manufactured and distributed locally in the Basque Country. Step by step, the project grew, making it necessary to expand to new sourcing, new partners. Before they knew it, their supply chain had grown to a totally new scale. Skunkfunk understood at that time it would be a challenge to maintain the same knowledge and control of their supply chain. Farmers, spinners, weavers, knitters, finishers, printers, manufacturers, warehouses, packers, and shippers. Keeping track of each step of processing. Not only for the sake of transparency, but to identify where the social and environmental impacts are. Throughout this long process, some tools have helped the brand move forward. The Global Organic Textile Standard certification system is one of them.
This week we have picked out a Skunkfunk blue & green bold Aztec feel printed top with draped sleeves and wide neck. One to get you noticed and ethically made too!
Price £38.50
From http://style-is.co.uk/womens/egiarte-print-top/
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
Fashion Enter Ltd – Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 for the Social Enterprise category; the London and South region.
   
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