NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Director gives Thanks
Hi everyone, every Wednesday we religiously send out our newswire and this week I just wanted to say a huge thank you! Fashion Enter is now into its 5th year and what a roller coaster it’s been.
Do you dream of a career in fashion?
Do you have a unique sense of style? Do you have a passion for fashion?
Fancy winning a job with one of the UK’s leading fashion retailers?
Channel 4 are looking for would be stylists across the UK to take part in an exciting new TV show.
Whatever your experience, whatever your statement style, your fashion flair could earn you an amazing job with a nationwide fashion brand.
For an application form please go to styleapplications@twofour.co.uk
For more information please go to www.channel4.com/takepart
Do you want to advertise in the newswire like Channel 4 have?
50% Off All Advertising Purchased in April and May 2011
Contact –Christopher – advertising@fashioncapital.co.uk
Factory Expansion
Fashion Enter are continuing to expand by seeking larger premises in London to amalgamate the Factory and the Workshop to provide a one stop manufacturing facility providing samples and CMT in addition to mass production. If you are aware of any buildings that would suit this purpose of a minimum 10,000 square feet, please email thefactory@fashion-enter.com
The Workshop is Closed This Week
Please be aware that the Workshop is closed for trade this week so the phones will not be answered and hence no new orders will be taken until next Tuesday.
BE BUSINESS READY IN 2011 – NEW WORKSHOP
WRITING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
Do you need to attract an investor to get your business off the ground?
Do you need finance from your Bank?
Do you need to convince other people that your business plans are realistic?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you need a formal business plan. This workshop is a step-by-step guide to writing an effective business plan for your fashion business.
Requested by delegates from previous ‘Be Business Ready’ workshops, this new workshop is aimed at fashion designers who are either just starting out or have been running for a while and who need to formalise their plans, primarily to satisfy potential investors or funders.
Further info and how to book
Do you Need Cost Effective Labour to See you through the Recession?
If your answer is yes, then you should be making the most of the fashion and textiles apprenticeship scheme available to you. Not only will you have the opportunity to select from a spectrum of versatile candidates Fashion Enter has on file, our portfolio and motivated potential apprentices will only cost you £100 per week. Therefore, as the recession continues to take hold, why not be business smart and employ an apprentice of your own? Contact apprenticeships@fashioncapital.co.uk now to start the best planning business strategy for you.
“I’ve been in the industry all my life, for the best part of 35 years, I want to pass on my skills to the new generation. I am really impressed with the go getter attitude of the apprentices working at the Factory and seeing them develop”
Chris Toumba, Factory Manager
Sam’s Story
Sam Beard is a current apprentice with Fashion Enter working between the Factory and the Workshop. Click here to view Sam’s experiences as an apprentice and why he chose to take this new and exciting available route on offer.
Profile at the May Fair hotel
Profile is back and this year sees its 10 year anniversary! Exciting news here is that a leading hair company has expressed interest in sponsoring Profile – watch this space!
We have already received a record number of entries but there is still time to get your application in! If you are a designer and would like to showcase your collection at the prestigious May Fair Hotel on 8th September 2011 to an exclusive guest list of press and buyers please fill out the expression of interest form here and return to jenni@fashion-enter.com. A screening date will be set soon so be prepared to present your samples to a panel of industry experts.
Clothes Show Live 2011
FashionCapital is delighted to confirm it will be once again returning to the world’s largest fashion and beauty event Clothes Show Live!
Taking place at the NEC from 2nd – 7th December 2011, not only will the FashionCapital boutique be a popular hotspot with the 185,000 consumers over the 6 day event, but designers taking a stand will also be put forward to showcase on the Image Catwalk with Profile!
Floor plan and cost of stands will be available soon but to express your interest now please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
The Showroom Update
It has all been go at the showroom this month, we have been having lots of meetings and even more coming up. Asos will be in tomorrow to develop a range with one of our designers and we will also be introducing a few new brands.
The selection for the summer dress will be taking place next Tuesday so if you still haven’t submitted your dress make sure you get it in to us asap!! Drop your samples to our W1 showroom at 2 Seymour Place, London, W1H 7NAand email submission packs to theshowroom@fashion-enter.com
We still have a selection of blouses and Trench coat samples here at the showroom. If you have a sample here please email emma@fashion-enter.com to arrange collection.
FCBoutique.co.uk
With the Royal Wedding nearly upon us, FCBoutique.co.uk understands your regal needs to meet the style standards set by the stunning Miss Kate Middleton. This is why, FCBoutique.co.uk presents the finest best of British design talent to ensure you can celebrate in sophistication alongside the Royals this Friday. Be sure to get in there quick to guarantee your perfect party dress will arrive in time to razzle and shine with the likes of the fabulous crowd attracted by this monumental event.
Photoshoots
We have a few photoshoots coming up with photographer Alexander Jordan in the coming weeks. If you want to take advantage of his services at a discounted rate of £350.00 exclusive to fashion enter then please contact emma@fashion-enter.com to book a slot.
Below are examples of his work.
From British Designers@FashionCapital Bath
After a gloriously sunny Easter customers have been getting in the holiday mood buying into vibrant colour galore. For those heading out on a sun, sand and sea adventure we have some gorgeous swimwear in-store from Paolita, designed by Anna Paola to flatter and enhance the female form. Take your pick from nautical stripes to multi-coloured paisley prints. Meanwhile, the multi-talented Fi Fi Venus has been brightening up our window with an array of floating heads donning her floral fascinators. Seasonal and eye-catching all at once. Finally our competition winner Joshua Riches has been gaining column inches with the local press, well done Joshua, we look forward to seeing his first samples later next month.
More next week from the team at British Designers@FashionCapital Bath
fcMenswear
With the introduction of our two new team members, Phillip Pitt – Street Style and Niamh Hogan – Style, fcMenswear is getting stronger by the day. If you are interested in becoming a fcMenswear contributor please e-mail Christopher on menswear@fashioncapital.co.uk. We aren’t only looking for journalist to write articles. We are open to a variety of media. Video Blogging or Vlogging is a new direction for FashionCapital, so if you have a love for fashion and want to tell the world about it show us what you can do. In the coming months we will be casting ‘The Face’ of FashionCapitalTV – FCTV who will report on Everything London Fashion Week, September 2011. And finally, preparations for our fcMenswear Summer Shoot are well under way. If you would like your garments to feature please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This week in articles –
The Rise and Rise of Doc Martens
Soho Street Style
Royal Styling
Completely Committed to Converse
Work Experience
Fashion Enter and FashionCapital.co.uk would like to welcome Caroline Bayram to the team for the next 2 weeks. Caroline is a talented writer and will be gaining journalistic experience writing articles for FashionCapital.co.uk. Click here to find out more about Caroline and keep your eyes peeled for her contributions to the site over the next fortnight.
Boutique Pick of the Week
If you are looking forward to the Royal wedding as much as we are then we know just how important it is to find the perfect outfit for the day. As we all know, Kate Middleton is no stranger to the sophisticated navy dress approach, which is hence why we pose this fabulous nautical navy dress as the ultimate Royal wedding day dress to ensure you celebrate in style whilst exuding a regal aura. All this for just £40, you can join Kate with her inimitable style Britain prides itself on.
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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