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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
 Exciting times here at FashionCapital HQ, our sister company Fashion Enter is to receive support and funding from Social Business Trust (SBT). SBT has agreed to support Fashion Enter with expert consultancy to the value of £120,000, and a cash grant of £100,000. This support and funding will help the business to grow, allowing it to offer more advanced apprenticeships from its base in Haringey, London, and develop its training offering.
Adele Blakebrough, CEO of SBT, said: “the Fashion Enter story is a fantastic one to be a part of. Jenny is an inspiration, showing it is possible to not only provide compliant and competitive manufacturing services to the industry, but also to develop people’s skills, and help to revive a lost art in UK industry. We are enjoying working with Jenny to ensure Fashion Enter becomes an established and sustainable provider of manufacturing, employment and training in its sector.”
Founder and CEO Jenny Holloway added that: “the support of Social Business Trust is proving invaluable at this crucial period in our growth. With the recent approval from the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for our apprenticeships, and the increasing demand on our manufacturing services, it is vital that we develop the skills and capabilities to grow. SBT is such a good partner to have on our side.”
What a brilliant start to the year for the company. To read the full article please click here.
This Week on FashionCapital…
We have some career advice and work wear dressing tips from stylists in the industry courtesy of Monsoon and Accessorize, go to Learning – Career Advice. Resident trend journalist Katie Farley reviews the Paris Couture Shows and the Giambattista Valli show in particular click on Industry Trends. And in Industry News Aquascutum reveal strong sales figures and customer growth while celebrity stylist Gemma Sheppard is appointed the Face of Fashion for Vision Express.
Stylist Mary Homes advises what to wear in the work place in ‘Career Advice’ in the ‘Learning’ section
Featured Above & Below
This week our header and footer features S/S 14 couture designs by Ziad Ghanem. Fresh back from Paris the collection, inspired by Queen Victoria and Walt Disney’s villains, was modelled and photographed on plus size models stamping that message down that you do not need to be a size 0 to enjoy fashion or express yourself. Ghanem’s unique signature style will be available to order in a range of sizes from 8 -24, echoing his vision, hopelessly romantic and yet elaborately modern.
To view the collection click here
The Business of Jewellery Networking Event Today!
Interested in Jewellery? Why not come to The Business of Jewellery networking evening on the 29th January at 5.45pm?
Are you starting a jewellery business, thinking about it or just need some ideas to make your enterprise more successful for the future?
Hear a series of industry experts talking on a range of topics to help your label succeed in the market jewellery today!
Discover how the City Business Library and these other organisations can help you:
CENTA; Companies House; Craft Central; Creative Islington; Design Trust; GRM Law; Holts Academy of Jewellery; Intellectual Property Office; Key Note; London Jewellery School; Mastered; NatWest Bank; Portobello Business Centre; StartUp Loans London
Network with other like-minded people over a drink and Tsuru sushi
Admission is £10. Places are limited so early booking is recommended.
City Business Library | Guildhall | Aldermanbury | London EC2V 7HH
020 7332 1240 www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cbl
The Stitching Academy
 Providing fundamental key skills in garment construction the 6-week Level 1 Stitching Academy course provides the perfect stepping stone to enter into the manufacturing or design side of the industry.
As reported widely in the press of late the British manufacturing industry is crying out for skilled workers to develop brands that are truly designed and made in Britain – be a part of this exciting, fast paced industry. We currently have a few places open.
The Stitching Academy is a wide-reaching extension of the UK’s first ever National Apprenticeship in Fashion and Textiles Apparel scheme, initiated two years ago – through which:
• 120 young people will complete with a Level 1 qualification in “Stitching Skills” after a six-week internship, during which their daily expenses will be paid
• At least forty young people will go onto employment, further education or additional apprenticeships
• Skills gained will include: Sewing & Stitching, Machinery Operation, Inspecting & Measuring and Health & Safety, all trained at The Factory in Haringey, London
• ASOS Foundation, a registered charity, will supply all technical equipment and machinery, matching contributions from Haringey Council for teaching costs
• All activity will be supported by grant funding from the Department of Work & Pensions via Jobcentre Plus to drive British manufacturing by young people
To find out more and apply please click here
Wandsworth Youth Project Update
15 hopeful candidates for the Wandsworth Youth Project visited the Factory last week in the hope of being selected as finalists for the innovative project.
Candidates were treated to an insight into the fashion industry through a guided tour of the factory and a talk from Jenny Holloway before being given time to sketch their designs. The designs were to be created using iconic British architecture as inspiration for structure and silhouette. The winner will go onto develop their skills and see their design come to life, styled and modelled in a professional photo shoot. Before going onto be displayed in Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park, alongside other top designers work.
Impressed with the high calibre of candidates, the judging of the final 10 was a tough call. The Fashion Enter staff were responsible for choosing the finalists, based on the individuals designs, passion and unique creativity. We are delighted to announce the 10 candidates that have been shortlisted for the project:
Serena Sutherland
Lillian Esianor
Imogen Murphy
Isatou Ceesay
Nwando Onwuachu
Phyllis Frimpong
Fahima Alim
Nabilah Vazir
Letisha McDonald
Pelumi Odubanjo
These 10 candidates will now go on to take part in a textile master class with Fashion Enter this Saturday 1st February before going on to take part in a design master class on the 15th February.
Following these 2 classes, the candidates will then be given time to create their own designs ready for the selection process with the Mayor of Wandsworth on February 26th.
Upcoming CAD/CAM Course
We are looking at holding a five week CAD/CAM course on Thursday evenings from 4.00pm – 7.30pm at The Factory in North London.
Students will be able to digitize in their own patterns and learn how to pattern-cut and grade and utilize fabric efficiently.
Anyone wishing to take the course will need some previous knowledge and experience with patterns.
Please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com if you would be interested in taking part and further information on dates and costs will be sent to you.
In Grazia This Week…
Michaela Jedinak the co-founder of Joy of Clothes and the Michaela Jedinak label is in the press again this week. Check out the latest issue of Grazia page 53 the spread on Pick of the Power Dresses features Michaela’s ‘Alana’ inverted triangle dress.
Michaela passed on her thanks to the Fashion Enter team that produce her garments she said:
“As always thank you for all the hard & precise work you do for me. I couldn’t have done it all without you!”
www.michaelajedinak.com
(The Michaela Jedinak red Alana dress second row on the left)
Sample & Fabric Sale Tomorrow!
Fashion Enter is holding a sample sale on Thursday 30th January.
Get your discounted fabric and clothing – perfect to save after the holiday spending.
Pop down and pay us a visit from anytime between 10am-4pm. (Cash only please!)
Boutique Pick of the Week
The Vivienne Westwood Ethical Fashion Initiative Bags are “Handmade with love” in Nairobi, and are produced in collaboration with the International Trade Centre, a joint body of the United Nations and the World Trade Organisation, supporting the work of thousands of women micro-producers from marginalized African communities.
Produced in canvas, this shopper is hand painted with flowers and skulls, beautifully lined with recycled men’s shirts. With one internal zip compartment, and a four press stud fastening; the bag can be transformed from a bucket style bag to a roomier shopper.
Vivienne Westwood – Gabriel Shopper £125-
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
   
Special Recognition Award
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London
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