27^th November 2013

In the news this week a government survey reveals the real cost of paying employees below the national minimum wage. Employers who do not comply with the NMW laws are not only at risk of being named, shamed and fined but are more likely to breed resentment, low productivity and high employee turnover. To read more about this survey click here.

The Fashion Studio to Amalgamate with the Factory

The big news for FashionCapital and Fashion Enter this week is that the Fashion Studio is moving from the Knowledge Dock Business Centre in East London and will be amalgamated with the Factory in North London.

This will not affect the service that the studio or the factory provides and it will not affect the workers!  We are just combining staff so we can all operate under one roof together and run both services as effectively as possible.

The move takes place on Friday 29th November and from that point on please use the number 0208 809 3311 for all enquires for the Fashion Studio.

E-mails remain the same for the Fashion Studio so please continue to email:

Kasia Gierczak – kasia@fashion-enter.com

Jenny Beth Golding – jennybeth@fashion-enter.com

Abbie Godbold – abbie@fashion-enter.com

The full address for the Factory can be found below as well as a link to The Factory on FashionCapital.co.uk –

http://fashioncapital.co.uk/Services/TheFactory.html

THE FACTORY
Unit 14 Crusader Estate
167 Hermitage Road
Haringey
London
N4 1LZ

(Image top: exterior of the Factory / new Fashion Studio, below: the team preparing the space/equipment for the re-located Fashion Studio.)

New Factory Production Manager

Jenny Holloway is also delighted to announce that Caroline Ash will be joining the Factory as Production Manager. Caroline will be responsible for both the Factory and Fashion Studio and her appointment with the company will not affect the roles of other staff.

On FashionCapital This Week…

Our Fashion Editor takes in the latest Somerset House exhibition; Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore, read her review here, while our resident journalist Katie Farley now has her own weekly page entitled ‘Katie’s Fashion Fairground’ where she will focus on trends – current and future. This week Katie looks at the current trend for all things fluffy and after a long, cold winter last year designers have provided lots of thick pile options. Elsewhere, Meadham Kirchhoff present their latest collection for Topshop drawing from an eclectic range of influences such as Marilyn Manson, The Spooky Kids, Kembra Pfahler and Glam Rock, this certainly is a collection to get you noticed.

Wandsworth Youth Fashion Project

Call out to future fashion stars, Wandsworth’s young fashion hopefuls have been invited to hone their talent by taking part in the Youth Fashion Wandsworth project.

Young people aged 15-19 should apply now for a chance to be chosen for the scheme. Successful applicants will be taken on a fashion journey, with the chance to develop their skills in the design and creation of garments.

The young people will submit ideas for garments that will be professionally made up, then styled and modelled for a photoshoot.  The event will culminate in a high-profile exhibition at the Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park to show off the students’ work alongside that of top designers. The exhibition will reveal and celebrate the range of creative processes and skills involved in making the final garment that appears on the catwalk.

The project is the brainchild of the mayor of Wandsworth, Angela Graham, who has devoted her mayoral year to creating opportunities for the borough’s young people to succeed.

She is working with the council’s arts and youth teams and with us at Fashion Enter, which supports the garment industry as a centre for skills development. Fashion Enter staff will be helping the young people get a real understanding of what working in the fashion industry is all about, and will teach them about design, pattern-cutting, garment construction and sewing.

Cllr Graham said:

“I’m thrilled about this project. It’s a great opportunity for young people to gain experience which will be great for the CV and will help them get jobs and apprenticeships.

“All sorts of opportunities are opening up in Wandsworth in leisure, retail, hospitality, fashion and other trades, and we want our young people to be in a position to take advantage of them.”

Fashion Enter comments:

“As the largest training providers for Fashion and Textile apprenticeships in the UK, Fashion Enter is delighted to be involved with the Youth Fashion Wandsworth project. Great young talent needs to be supported and nurtured and we are here to provide guidance and training to help them on their way.”

The project will be launched in January, and the final exhibition will be promoted as part of the Wandsworth Arts Festival in May.

If you are interested in taking part, contact Justine Kenyon on (020) 8871 7037 or email jkenyon@wandsworth.gov.uk.

Sell Your Collection in Latvia Over Christmas

Do you want to sell your collection in Latvia over the Christmas season…Fashion Enter is looking for you!

Fashion Enter has been asked to take part in an exclusive designer pop up shop located in Riga – Old Town over the Christmas period in the Galerija Centrs.

The boutique will have a dedicated section for London designers on a sale or return basis for a two month period commencing 4th December.

Attracting not only the Latvian market there is a large Russian influence in the city that will be looking to spend money and discover the next big names in British fashion!

The target market is 20 – 40, upper class professionals.

We are looking for high end womenswear collections retailing around £70 – £250 per item.

Approximately 12 styles in two ratio packs.

If you would like to be considered please email across images and a wholesale price list to jenni@fashion-enter.com

Collections must be in the boutique by 3rd December 2013. Please note delivery for collections to and from Riga will be covered but garments must be sent to The Fashion Studio first.

For my details please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com

Employee of the Week

Chris Toumbu – Factory Manager

Chris has over 30 years experience in the fashion industry and as a small business owner knows exactly what it takes to succeed. Based at The Factory Chris is responsible for cutting, production lay plans, costings and sourcing. Chris is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Factory Manager and is an asset to the Fashion Enter team.

Jenny Holloway on Chris: “He has immense knowledge on all technical matters relating to fabric, cutting, machining, pressing and finishing. After 30+ years in the garment industry Chris understands all aspects of garment construction.”

Last Few Places Remaining for the Lidewij Edelkoort Trend Presentations Tomorrow

Do you want to predict the freshest trends before they hit the mainstream? Give your brand a kick start by learning how to trend predict from industry professionals.

Trend predictor Lidewij Edelkoort, is holding not one but TWO presentations, GATHERING and FETISHISM in FASHION next Thursday 28^th November 2013.

Don’t forget students get a discount when booked with a student card!

For full information and to book your tickets check it out here

Carole Waller Christmas Sale

Painted clothing artist Carole Waller will be in London for her Christmas sale this Friday and Saturday, alongside unique painted clothing, accessories you will also find jewellery, handmade soap and beautiful textiles.

When: Friday 29^th November 10am – 6pm & Saturday 30^th November 10am – 3pm.

Where: Belinda Coote Studio, Studio 1D, Kensington Church Walk, between Kensington High Street and Holland Street.

Boutique Pick of the Week

With party season well underway a little black dress that can take you from day to night is always a winner. This lace Cadenza dress by Luella ticks all the right boxes; elegant, flattering and chic.

For your nearest stockist or to order online visit:

http://luellafastfashion.co.uk/

Until next time, have a great week,

All the team at Fashion Capital x