Fashion Capital Newswire – 26 March 2014

26-03-2014

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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,

Good news for retail as the latest figures show that sales have grown year-on-year for the fourth consecutive month. And while we are still seeing boarded-up stores up and down the country the percentage of empty units is now lower than its 14.6% peak in 2010. At the designer end of the scale London finally saw the delayed Celine flagship open its doors to a crowd of style conscious fashionista’s. Located on Mount Street Celine will soon be joined by London Fashion Week designers Roksanda Ilincic and Christopher Kane, cementing a positive outlook on the fashion retail sector.

On FashionCapital this Week

Katie Farley reviews the creative exploits of Jean Paul Gaultier on the eve of his up and coming London exhibition: The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk. M&S reveal their Leading Ladies for their S/S 14 ad campaign driving the message through that the high street giant has diverse market appeal. While in ‘Learning’ a fashion design graduate, Ryan Farrell, from Nottingham Trent University has his African-inspired prints on the rails of George at Asda after the retailer asked him to design a collection for its newest fashion label – G21 Talent.

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Ryan Farrell for G21 Talent

The ‘How to Succeed in Fashion’ Seminar is Back

By popular demand, the ‘How to Succeed in Fashion’ Seminar is back this April.

Aimed at up and coming designers the ‘How to Succeed in Fashion’ seminar will be a network busy day, with a number of industry professionals and business support speakers providing real information and knowledge for today’s new talent.

Held at a new location of The Factory, on April 10th the seminar will include speakers Jenny Holloway of Fashion Enter Ltd, Nick Gould of Collyer Bristow Solicitors and a buyer from ASOS. With even more speakers to be announced.

The seminar is free for all members of Fashion Enter Ltd and Fashion Capital.

Read what one of last year’s attendees had to say about the seminar:

“I would just like to say a HUGE thank you for the seminar. I thoroughly enjoyed it and feel that the information shared was generous and will have saved me so much time and energy heading off in the wrong direction!”

Contact jenni@fashion-enter.com to enquire about membership and to register your interest in getting tickets!

Apprenticeships Now Available

Fashion Enter has some exciting apprenticeships available!

365Fashions is looking for an e-commerce and photography apprentice to join their growing team…

A ladies clothing and accessories importer and exporter, based in London running for over 20 years. With clients in Italy, Spain, France and Germany, 365Fashions is now looking to expand within the UK…

http://fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Apprenticeship/26804-e-commerce-a-photography-apprenticeship-with-365fashions.html

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Ince Umbrellas, a small run family manufacturer have been making umbrellas for over 200 years, now recognised as the longest established umbrella manufacturer in the UK are looking for a production and accessories apprentice to join their busy team… http://fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Apprenticeship/26805-production-and-accessories-apprenitceship-with-ince-umbrellas.html

And with even more apprenticeships in the pipeline, now is the perfect time to send over your CV! Please send all CV’s and apprenticeships to Jenni@fashion-enter.com

Introducing Freddie Anderson to the FashionCapital Team

26_march_freddie Introducing Freddie Anderson a business management student, who is spending 20 weeks at Fashion Capital HQ, assisting with marketing and marketing strategies.

Following a creative background, Freddie has had experience working along side his Father’s antique business, picking up on certain aspects of style and high quality materials, growing his interest in business and high quality finishes and fashion techniques, such as bespoke tailoring.

Freddie is now a second year business management student at Royal Agricultural University, the opportunity to work in FashionCapital on his placement with provide him with many business aspects of the company, from marketing communication to consumer behaviour, helping to complete his studies.

To check out Freddie’s full profile click here

Youth Fashion Wandsworth Project – Final Masterclass

Last Saturday 22nd March 2014, the five winning designers of the Youth Fashion Wandsworth Project visited the Fashion Enter Factory to take part in a final masterclass; a practical sewing and construction masterclass to continue production with their dress designs.

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The five young designers have been taught production techniques to allow them to assist in the construction of their designs, including helping with pattern making, assisting with the finishes and using an industrial sewing machine! Assisted by Fashion Enter pattern cutter Beth Davy Day and all under the watchful eyes of Head of Learning, Wendy Coley and Wandsworth Mayor, Angela Graham.

Beth Davy Day comments:

“It has been a challenging but rewarding time working on the shortlisted five entries for the Wandsworth Youth Fashion project – design is not easy! There are so many implications to the finished design such as fabric properties and trimmings…the illustrations are the easy part. But as you can see by the photos above the silhouettes are now taking shape and we will be finished for that all important photo shoot on 4th April.”

The final designs will be ready and on display at The Pump House gallery in Wandsworth on April 15^th.

Pump House Gallery
Battersea Park, London
SW11 4NJ

http://pumphousegallery.org.uk

Shortlist Announced for NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards 2014

Leading industry body the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has revealed the shortlist for its highly anticipated red carpet event, the NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards, including bold womenswear label House of Holland, heritage men’s accessories brand Drake’s, and luxe nightwear designer, Olivia von Halle.

The prestigious gala evening, which will take place at East London’s iconic Tobacco Dock on 22^nd May 2014, attracts a stellar line-up of fashion industry leaders, designers and A-List celebrities. Compèred by ITV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Susanna Reid, this year’s Awards will see the UK’s most inspiring, original and successful fashion businesses vie for the coveted trophies.

Full shortlist for the NatWest UKFT Awards 2014:

UKFT Rise Award

· Hentsch Man Ltd.

· Native Youth

· Okun Beachwear Ltd.

UKFT Accessories Award

· Alex Monroe Ltd

· Drake’s

· Simon Carter

MyDaily UKFT Designer Collaboration Award*

· Eudon Choi for River Island Design Forum

· Isabel Marant for H&M

· Liberty X Nike

· Meadham Kirchhoff for Topshop

· Oscar de la Renta for the OUTNET

Smart Currency UKFT Exporter Award

· Ariella

· Luxury Fabrics Ltd.

· Penrose London

UKFT Textile Award

· Abraham Moon & Sons

· Litmans

· Vanners

CapitB UKFT Let’s Make it Here Award

· Insley & Nash

· Milliken European Airbag Products

· Vanners

UKFT Designer Business Award

· Damaris Ltd.

· House of Holland

· Matthew Miller

UKFT Brand Award – Menswear

· Christopher Raeburn

· Luke Roper Ltd.

· Oliver Spencer

UKFT Brand Award – Womenswear

· House of Holland

· Little Mistress Ltd.

· Margaret Howell

UKFT Brand Award – Childrenswear

· Angel’s Face

· Emile et Rose

· Kite Clothing

UKFT Brand Award – Lingerie & Beachwear

· Beautiful Bottoms London

· Curvy Kate Ltd.

· Olivia von Halle

UKFT Retailer Award

To be announced on the night

NatWest UKFT Outstanding Achievement Award

TBA

Boutique Piece of the Week

All about my Mother; yes, Mother’s Day along with the first day of British Summer Time takes place this Sunday 30^th March. The High Street is brimming with gift ideas for Mum, from chocolates to jewellery. Here at FashionCapital HQ we think a woman can never have too many accessories and this hand printed Evie scarf by Brighton based designer Sophie Darling can be worn with many an outfit. Made from soft cotton jersey it’s gentle on the skin and a lighter option for those warmer spring days.

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