Clothes Show Live!

Clothes Show Live is just over one week away and all the last minute preparations are now being finalised! Clothes Show Live 2009 promises to be huge and we are delighted that the FashionCapital.co.uk boutique will be once again wowing shoppers with its eclectic mix of up and coming designers!

This year sees the events 21^st Anniversary so be assured that all the stops will be pulled out to make this truly spectacular and not to be missed!

If you are attending make sure you head straight to Hall 19 stands FB1 – FB24!

Profile catwalk show at Clothes Show Live 2009!

The Profile catwalk show has a strong presence at Clothes Show this year with our new and emerging fashion designers taking to the catwalk at 1.30pm every day on the Image Catwalk.

The designers have now been selected and the running order is as follows: 

Corset Art

JO30 ltd

G-mania

Rosalia Sentora beachwear

Belles of London

Fosuism

whereareyounow? Josie x

Connected Generation

Simon Wang

Zoe Boomer

Well done to all the designers showcasing!

Watch this space for live reports, catwalk images and interviews from the Clothes Show Live 2009!

Revving up for Clothes Show Live

Rev up, a two year funded programme to help businesses succeed in the NDC community, has enabled 6 six local businesses in Haringey to take a stand at this years event. We are now delighted to confirm that Rev up with also be negotiating expenses for each company to travel to the NEC and sell their collections to the 180 000 consumers attending the Clothes Show!

Win a Laptop with the ASUS Design Competition!

The completion with ASUS continues and voting opens. We have been inundated with entries and they will all shortly be uploaded. Click here to vote on your favourite so far.

If you’ve got an innovative way to carry a laptop then please send in your design to asus@fashioncapital.co.uk

Free business support for Women in Work

Over the past few months FashionCapital has been able to support many women working in the fashion and textiles sector with great thanks to Skillfast-UK. Due to the Women in Work funded programme over 20 women have gained free business support and training at The Workshop as well as free membership with FashionCapital! We are delighted to announce that this offer has been extended and further places are now available for this fantastic opportunity!

If you are interested or would like further information please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com

Fashion Enter in dispute with Bournemouth Council

As you can see from the article below Fashion Enter has a running dispute with Bournemouth Council. The dispute is over their decision not to grant us Discretionary Rate Relief even though we are a not for profit company.  It has angered designers and students and now the matter is under investigation with the Council.  The Daily Echo featured us in last Friday's paper. Click here to read the article.  Please have your say on the matter you can leave 'your say' under the article just click on the link within the article. Vanessa Isaia – Development Manger is soon to have a meeting with the local MP of Bournemouth.

Made for Leather – Pittards Competition

All entries have now been received and we are very happy with the level of work. Well done to all designers who have made a tremendous effort here. All work will now be taken to the Pittards Head Office for judging on the 1st December. The winner will be announced at Clothes Show Live – Good luck to everyone!

Take a look at these latest entries. To vote for your favourite click here .

Update from The Showroom

The manic last couple of weeks have really paid off and as a result; The Showroom is pleased to announce that two new appointments with buyers have been confirmed including leading departmental store John Lewis in which we are now new suppliers to.

If you would like to show for either of these meetings then please note the date changes and also note that collections will be required at the showroom and you will need to call either myself or Roz to arrange a time slot for you each to drop in your collections.

Please also note that you will be required to complete a spec sheet (available to members only) for each piece in your collection and also list your 3 key selling points.  If you have any press coverage etc, then please provide copies so that we can also use to help sell your brand.

Hayleigh Amos – Sales Manager

Only members have FashionCapital can access full information including dates and specs sheets for The Showroom. To become a member and view the full list of services please click here.

International Fashion Fusion

Have you got what it takes to design for leading etailer asos.com and work with design duo Preen?!

After years of behind the scenes planning we are delighted to announce that the ongoing relationship between Fashion Enter and the South African Government has culminated in a truly innovative and exciting competition for the unemployed residents of Haringey. Entitled International Fashion Fusion, Haringey Council has helped launch the project set to inspire and enthuse budding designers of Haringey as well as support and promote the talented crafters in South Africa. Further information and inspiration

Specialist Advisors new to FC

Two further industry experts have now taken prime position in our specialist advisor section for members only to gain the best advice the industry can provide. Members – to view the full list of specialist advisors and gain contact details please click here.

Natalie Kelly – proof-reader

My name is Natalie Kelly and I am a proof-reader currently working in PR, Marketing and Advertising. One of my main clients is a fashion-based PR Boutique, so I do have experience in the fashion industry. I provide a full and thorough service throughout the UK to some of Britain's top PR and Marketing agencies, with one aim in mind- to deliver a professional proofreading service that ensures a single error does not go unnoticed that can make a company look careless and unprofessional, and so deliver to your clients a perfect impression every time.

Paula Arkell – Business Consultant

Paula set up as a Business Consultant specialising in Retail in 2004 after finding a niche in the market to give help and advice to SME’s and small multiple retailers with Visual Merchandising, Sales training, Mentoring Services.   With over 20 years of business experience within Public and Private sectors, and over 16 years experience within Fashion and Retail Industry.  Graduating in 1998 from University of Derby, having already worked with as both a designer and consultant: Speedo, Decathlon, Uniqlo, Betty Barclay, Gap, lifestyle French brand Oxbow both in the UK and France.

Designers!! Want some extra money this Christmas?

ALL I WANT FOR XMAS – The Christmas shopping event at the Truman Brewery.

We have limited spaces available in the The Xmas Gift + Design Market, on the first floor of the largest event spaces on Brick Lane + Hanbury Street. The new market (which interconnects with Sunday Up Market directly below and The Vintage Market next door), will be open from 26^th Nov for 4 weeks before Christmas. In addition, the first floor will be home to other weekend events and exhibitions.

Fashion enter will be having a market space over the Christmas period and is offering all designers the chance to have their designs exhibited their too.

All we as is for £50 + vat which will cover the 4 weeks and we will take care of the rest! This fabulous reduced rate is open to members only.

Fashion and Design market exclusively for designers

Please email syreeta@fashion-enter.com if you are interested as soon as possible as spaces are limited.

Lacoste Lightbox

FashionCapital was recently invited to celebrate the top 8 tennis players on the ATP tour participating in the world championships in London this year where leading sports brand Lacoste has teamed the theory of trajectory transpiring into light to create chaotic patterns within the “lightbox”. This 120m² unique structure located in Convent Garden illuminates the square to entice passers by to experience how sound and movement will transform into coloured patterns in motion. The launch event took place last Thursday and attracted the likes of celebrity stylist to the stars; Avigail Claire who styles Daisy Lowe, Ciara, Rhianna and Jamie Cullum.

Stitch in Time

The Stitch in Time programme is propelling one of the students to stardom by providing the opportunity for Syreeta Richards – Campbell of Cutting Edge Designs to sell at Clothes Show supported with additional promotion in abundance.

“Thank you to Fashion Enter for providing me with this unique opportunity, this really has been the break I have needed to launch my label to the vast audience of 180,000 consumers to increase my exposure. Fashion Enter have provided ongoing support throughout the course even though there has been ups and downs, running my own business has always been my dream and is now be coming a reality.”

Syreeta Richards – Campbell

Stitch in Time Placements

Fashion Enter have now engaged with 38 unemployed residents eagerly seeking to secure long term employment in the fashion industry. The Workshop will educate 70 individuals about the wonderful world of fashion within a factory environment to prepare them for the transition into employment. The students are highly motivated and keen to secure jobs in fashion however part of the course entails a 2 week work placement with a company for which they will work for free. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise up and coming talent to your advantage and assist the progression of your business.

Please send job/placement information to Emily@fashioncapital.co.uk

Job of the Week

WANTED business minded yet creative individuals

Applicant of the Week

WORK PLACEMENTS/JOB VACANCIES REQUIRED IN HARINGEY

Boutique Pick of the Week

From the bombardment of the return of the 80’s power dressing shoulder detail to a less corporate twist on the 80’s vibe with this playful Aztec printed jacket by Whereareyounow? This stunning cropped jacket is t he perfect winter warmer this season to brighten up your wardrobe and at just £70 how could you not? Grab your jacket online at asos.com quick before they all sell out before you start decking the halls for Christmas and the party season commences!