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NEWSLETTER 26 JUNE 2013
Dear all,
Finally some summer sunshine to accompany all those summer sales! Here at FashionCapital we have been busy preparing our new FashionCapital Wholesale outlet, more about this later, as well as checking out all the Menswear S/S 14 collections in Milan, where optimism is the order of the day with a large smattering of florals for the boys.
Image right: Gucci S/S14
Never a dull moment, we have new courses/workshops, apprenticeship placements and news & reviews for you to check out, not forgetting to mention that our Factory in North London recently underwent a Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit and passed with flying colours. It is brilliant that the company has been credited with ethical and responsible practices – onwards and upwards.
Meet the man behind $200 million fortune Fenn Wright Manson
On joining FashionCapital members can now exclusively meet with Glynn Manson of Fenn Wright Manson for advice and support with their own fashion label!
The Fenn Wright Manson (FWM) Group was founded in 1974 by Trevor Wright, Colin Fenn, and Glynn Manson, as a British-based company operating from London. Initially, all sales were to the UK market, and production was wholly in Hong Kong.
The company designs, manufactures, and sells both women’s and men’s clothing, with by far the largest part of the business generated through the women’s divisions.
‘In the very early days of FWM I was lucky enough to hire an exceptionally brilliant young designer called Ardian Cartmel, and my working relationship with Adrian changed everything. FWM took off in the US and became $200 million turn over business.
When The Limited organisation based in Columbus, Ohio bought Victoria Secret, I was invited to set up the design and production for them, because FWM was very highly regarded in the US market for silk, and VS was 100% silk in the early days.
With all the experience I have in the fashion industry its now time for me to impart my learning and help new and creative designer talent. This is why I am working with fashioncapital.co.uk – let’s see the new generation of designers also hit the $200m target!’
Glynn Manson
The Latest at The Factory 
The Factory has been preparing for the new ASOS Stitching Academy to start in July. A gorgeous space has been dedicated to the project which overlooks the entire factory! Students will be able to work with a view of production as it happens which will be very beneficial to their overall learning.
We also recently had Audit’s take place by ASOS and River Island, which we passed with flying colours! The Factory has become such an organised environment and is also working to further improve its efficiency! It’s amazing to think how much has happened considering we only moved in January! To think we have had the Creative Skillset campaign, the filming for Remploy staff, visits from The Prince’s Trust, an Open Day, Apprenticeship teaching days taking place here as well as visits from major buyers from River Island, ASOS and Marks & Spencer…all in a matter of 5 Months!
Also at The Factory we have our ex-Remploy staff which have improved an incredible amount! We have had Nigel improve from 25 labels in a day to a whopping 442 labels a day which is an incredible achievement! A lovely addition to The Factory.
We can also welcome our new Assistant Manager Tracy who has been running her own Factory in South Africa and has an amazing knowledge of Quality Control and improving efficiency.
Continuously growing and looking forward to an exciting future at The Factory.
Abbie X
Pre-Apprenticeship Programme
Sirplus www.sirplus.co.uk specialize in making high quality garments from ‘cabbage’ an industry term for fabric that’s leftover after an order has been made up. With many contacts in the fabric and manufacturing trade Sirplus have access to some of the finest fabrics and prints which they utilize to create classic garments. Henry Hales from the company has just taken on Dominique as a part of our pre-apprenticeship programme, he comments:
“I’m excited to be working with Dominique and look forward to assisting her development. The scheme is a great way to ease an intern into the working environment and benefits both the student and the employer.” Henry Hales
Dominique adds:
”I think the trial idea for an apprentice is such a good idea. I have always loved fashion and really want to break into fashion as a career, but jobs are so hard to find. The seven weeks with Sir Plus is an excellent way of finding out if this is the right career path for me and for Henry who owns Sir Plus. I am certainly going to give this experience everything I have to make it work. Thanks to FashionCapital for supporting me on this great opportunity!”
Introduction to Fashion Illustration
Paula Arkell-Waller will be introducing an Illustration taster to her fashion course agenda.
To express an interest please contact:
Jenni Sutton: 0208 462 9620
Email: jenni@fashioncapital.co.uk
Websites:
www.fashioncapital.co.uk
www.courtenayconnect.co.uk
FashionCapital & Race for Life 
Here are FashionCapital and Fashion-Enter we are always keen to do our bit for charity and next on the agenda is the Breast Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life on the 14th July in London’s Hyde Park. Seven from the company will be running and raising funds for this remarkable charity if you would like to support our efforts and make a donation then please go to:
Race For Life Online Donations
Every little bit helps. Thanks in advance.
Important Announcement from MD Jenny Holloway:
FashionCapital has been live since 2001. During this time there was the Government programme The London Fashion Forum which opened various boutiques such as Blue Water and Kingly Court. Over the last 12 years stock has accumulated and despite always announcing retail shop closures stock has accumulated.
Stock has been stored safely taking up valuable space but now the stock has to go! Before we open the FashionCapital Wholesale designers have the chance to review if any stock is theirs and can remove the stock, however proof of ownership will be required.
Please keep reviewing the newswire and forums for announcements of the opening of the Fashion Capital Wholesale.
Designers/labels that need to check on stock please contact: jenni@fashioncapital.co.uk
Boutique Pick of the Week – Vilter Design Studio Bull Leather Post Bag
 Here at FashionCapital we are fortunate to regularly meet some truly talented individuals and London based designer Yvo Hoffmark is a perfect example. Specializing in handcrafted leather accessories under the brand name ‘Vilter Design Studio’ Yvo has developed a range of high quality, contemporary, practical bags. This postman’s messenger’s bag takes inspiration from the 1920’s version and is a tote and backpack in one. Natural full grain bull leather, lightly waxed for a weatherproof finish, is combined with thick bridle leather, silver studs, an embossed logo and polished closures that give this practical piece a conceptual edge.
Available to buy via:
http://www.store.vilter.co.uk/Vilter-Leather-Postbag-Handcrafted-London/dp/B00BJ6424E
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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