Top Fashion Editor on Board!

Fashion guru Hilary Alexander has worked NY Profile into her schedule whilst in New York City covering New York Fashion Week!

Hilary Alexander is the Fashion Director of The Daily Telegraph. She won British Fashion Journalist of the Year 2003, the second time she has won this award. For Hilary to show her support to British designers during New York Fashion Week is fantastic!

Catwalk designers announced

Yesterday Rah Productions, catwalk show organiser, had the difficult task of  deciding the final designers who will be showcased on the catwalk at NY Profile. We are also delighted to confirm that we have stylist Siouxsie Penfold onboard for New York who has worked on major events such as the widely popular TV programme Gok's Fashion Fix and the Erotica show.

A selection of designers are still under review, however the following are confirmed

Well done to:

Ladieswear  
Alice Palmer
Ismail Erbil
Samantha Cole
Nkwo

Menswear
Emmy Collins
Niko Kubisch
Peregrine

Accessories
Anita Harrison
Cheet Bags
Ruthi Or lin

  Click here for the full article

British Fashion Council Interview

Ever wanted the "goss" from LFW and how to get shortlisted for the UK's premier event London Fashion Week? FashionCapital is set to interview Simon Ward Head of Operations for LFW at the  British Fashion Council in the run up to this seasons fashion event. More to follow.

Finalists for Face of Barking and Dagenham and Model Search

Last Saturday the finalists for the Face of Barking and Dagenham were chosen and on Saturday 30th August the finale takes place at  Vicarage Field Shopping Centre.

Starting at 11 am Model Search commences with the 11-15 age category then  1 pm is the grand finale for the Face of B&D where the winning model will be selected for the trip of a lifetime to be a catwalk model at Profile during Nolcha Fashion Week. At  3pm the 25 + age category kicks off for Model Search.  Good luck to everyone participating.

Remember you can still vote for your favourite online. Please click here to view all the en trants.

Workshops and Seminars

It's the second day of workshops and seminars in Barking and Dagenham and this morning a group of young ladies were introduced to world of modelling by Sophia and Sola from Mahogany Models.  A whole morning was spent "walking the walk" as carefully direct ed by Sola. There was a final competition for the ladies that attended all of which had that certain "strike a pose" (there's nothing to it!) look after the end of the three hour seminar! Fabulous stuff and many thanks to the duo at Mahogany Models!

Here's what some of the girls had to say:

Dannelle Nicholson, ‘Yes, I REALLY enjoyed today and got a lot of out if!'

Mickeala Thomas, ‘I enjoyed the modelling and learnt a lot. Thank you!"

Vanassa Nsilu, ‘I am in model search for the age 11-15 and it's a great opportunity to understand the world of modelling. I really want to be a model and this seminar has taught me about castings, how to walk…it's been great.'

Staccy Mamuqqa, ‘I found today really interesting and I also learnt a lot from it'

Anita Paul MD of Face Forward gave an excellent presentation on wardrobe personality. Anita is an image development consultanct and she focuses on personal branding and style. Did you know that there are five key personalities to your wardrobe….full article coming soon!

Many thanks to Deanna Vinton from Barking and Dagenham Small Business Centre for providing an overview of how to start your own business. Again more to follow here later this week.

Free make-overs, facials and massages!

The free workshops are part of a series of self enhancement seminars running throughout the week at Vicarage Field Shopping Centre. There are still two days left including a whole day of free manicures, make-overs, hair styling and massages tomorrow courtesy of Adult College in Barking and on Friday a variety of fashion industry based seminars will be taking place.

For the full timetable please click here

If you are interested in attending please call 0208 507 3454 to put your name down.

Fashion Expo – only two days left to apply!

19 November 2008, Business Design Centre, Islington

Apply now for this affordable means to promote your collections and brand identity to retailers, industry, and press through exhibition and catwalk presentation.

Please click here to download application form
Competition will be fierce for the highly subsidised and coveted exhibition stands and for the opportunity to participate in the renowned PROFILE catwalk show. 

We have already recei ved a great deal of interest in this year's event and recommend you apply as soon as possible.  

Submission Deadline 29 August 2008

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Schwartz G allery Exhibition

Schwartz Gallery's second instalment of Flux – transgressions in time and place, has been so successful it has been extended and will now run until this Friday. 

Ismail Erbil is one of the talented artists exhibiting his sculptures at the exhibition, his work truly original and thought provoking.

For the full I spy article on the exhibition please click here

Knowledge Bank

Ok its not sexy…its not hot gossip but without prime data on generic business advice your business will not succeed. And that's why the Knowledge Bank on FC is proving such an invaluable resource of information for our users. There are many sections on the site all briming with up to date information on all areas such as latest legistlation that will affect your busines.

New Banners for Website

Philippa Rabbits is continuing her excellent graphic work with FashionCapital. Here's a sneak preview of just a few of her fabulous banner designs.

Economic Outlook

The pending recession is drawing closer by the second and inevitably we can only report more unfortunate doom and gloom on the economic front. Taylor Wimpey, one of Bri tain's largest international housing and development group's profits slipped an astonishing 96pc in the first half to £4.3m.

This distinctive decrease indicates there is no quick fix for the UK's diminishing housing market, much to the dismay of Brown and the monetary committee. The vast ongoing slump in this essential market is affecting us all; the skyrocketing inflation rates are decreasing the value of our money and interest rates are forever on the rise to encourage reduced expenditure leaving us with mere pittance.

The lack of disposable income within our economy affects all industries across the board and we should expect and prepare for a probable downturn.

Boutique Pick of the Week

As the supposed English summer draws to a rather abrupt close, and the oh so familiar blanket of grey envelops the land, a lingering aura or lethargia fills our smoggy air and you know its retail therapy time. Well look no further for the ultimate pick me up dress heading into the autumnal season; Dollygirls present the ultimate wow factor dress guaranteeing those jaw dropping traffic stopping reactions we all need at a time like this. Heels at the ready, with your statement clutch and champagne cocktail in hand you can party the summer away one last time for an unforgettable night in this show stopping stunner. Dollygirls fabulous creation can be found at Enter Boutique in Croydon and online at http://www.enter-boutique.com/ for £44.99!

Until next time, have a great week 
All the team at Fashio n Capital x 
 
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