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NEWSLETTER 2nd April 2014
Dear all,
More than ever before we are able to promote and inform in an instant thanks to the numerous social media networks out there. Catching my eye on Facebook this week was a post from the ‘Clean Clothes Campaign’ and their latest report “Tailored Wages UK – Are the big brands paying the people who make our clothes enough to live on?” Due to the complexities of the garment industry it is difficult to give a definitive list of which brands are but what the Clean Clothes Campaign has done is profiled 40 companies and looked at the extent of their actions towards a positive and real effect on ethical wages in garment factories. Here is a brief synopsis – it makes for an interesting read.
Do You Want to Work for ASOS?
FashionCapital is delighted to announce another exciting apprenticeship offer with global and leading e-tailer ASOS!
ASOS burst on to the scene in 2000 and hasn’t looked back. The UK’s number one fashion and beauty destination, and as a recent survey showed, is the second most visited fashion website on the planet. With over 60,000 product lines across womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery and beauty, they’re setting the pace in a worldwide fashion revolution. With around 1,500 new product lines being introduced each week, ASOS certainly know their stuff.
Based in the garment tech department, the apprentice should be passionate about ASOS and an enthusiastic quick thinker, ready to adapt quickly to new departments and situations.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical support to the design and buying team at product development stage
- Learning about the multi-faceted role of a Technologist within a fast fashion retailer
- Assisting the Technical team with quality issues. Providing support to the Technologist
- Learning to assess risks through fabric management and test reporting, ensuring all products are fit for purpose.
- Attending fit sessions – taking notes and measuring samples and models
- Proficient in analysing customer returns and action planning
- Gaining experience across all product areas with ASOS
To see the full role and how to apply, follow this link: https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/Learning/Apprenticeship/26822-garment-technology-apprenticeship-with-asos.html
On FashionCapital This Week…
Katie Farley pays tribute to L’Wren Scott and reviews some of her winning designs (pictured below) from her all too brief fashion career. Launch footwear brand NEON gets behind the ‘made in Britain’ campaign and reveals why keeping production on home turf is the way forward. And the International Fur Federation incites anger from animal rights groups with their latest report revealing that the fur trade is worth more than 40 billion dollars.
Youth Fashion Wandsworth Project PhotoShoot!
This Saturday 5th April 2014, a photographer will be coming to the Fashion Enter Factory to professionally photograph the finished final five designs for the Wandsworth Youth Fashion Project.
The winning creations, which take inspiration from iconic London architecture including The Shard to St Paul’s Cathedral and The Gherkin, have come to life through a series of masterclasses, assisted by the winning five designers themselves.
The final five designs are now finished and ready for the Pump House exhibition, which will take place on April 15th!
Pump House Gallery
Battersea Park, London
SW11 4NJ
http://pumphousegallery.org.uk
Here are a few sneak previews of the final designs – for FashionCapital readers only!
The ‘How to Succeed in Fashion’ Seminar is Back
By popular demand, the ‘How to Succeed in Fashion’ Seminar is back this April 10th!
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 Thursday April 10th the seminar will include speakers Jenny Holloway of Fashion Enter Ltd, Nick Gould of Collyer Bristow Solicitors and Sophie Glover, Head of Technical Services at ASOS.com will be talking about the importance of garment technology. With even more speakers to be announced.
The seminar is free for all members of Fashion Enter Ltd and Fashion Capital.
Read what some 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!
In the Press…
Tanya Elizabeth is a British born and British manufactured brand that is geared towards meeting the aspirations of the feminine independent women on the go.
With her first collection, Tanya wanted to accentuate the female form by creating feminine and sexy silhouettes whilst adding quirky elements such as colour blocked side panels and dramatic double layered pleating.
Tanya Elizabeth has extensively researched leading factories in London to ensure that the Made in Britain label is here to stay. Her production is now made at the Factory, and a part of Fashion Enter’s network to support new and emerging brands. The Factory is SMETA approved and works for top clients such as House of Hackney and Best of British for M&S.
Last week a dress from the Tanya Elizabeth collection was featured in You Magazine, well done Tanya may the success continue. If you would like to see the Tanya Elizabeth collection go to http://www.tanyaelizabeth.co.uk
IconClub by Barbara Hulanicki
IconClub by Barbara Hulanicki is another label that we produce in our Fashion Studio at the Factory. In her latest blog Barbara focuses on skulls and her skull prints in hot pink as featured in her online shop http://www.iconclub.co.uk/shop-tees-5
For those interested in Barbara’s extraordinary fashion journey so far click to read this article on FashionCapital
Michaela’s Dress at No.10!
Designer and another client of The Fashion Studio – Michaela Jedinak has seen her designs popping up all over the place, in particular Number 10 Downing Street!
Recently Michaela’s red Amelia dress was spotted on Cilla Snowball, while attending Number 10 for International Women’s Day. Michaela’s red Alba dress has now been spotted on BBC news reporter and journalist Fiona Bruce while attending a reception for children’s charity Action Medical Research. She was pictured wearing the red Alba dress alongside Samantha Cameron and Davina McCall at the reception.
You can check out more of Michaela’s impressive press features here:
http://www.michaelajedinak.com/blog.asp#
Profile: Caroline Ash Production Manager at The Factory
 Caroline Ash has over 30 years experience in production management. She is a highly experienced production coordinator, sourcer and product developer with strong problem solving and analytical skills, delivering finished product that meets lead times, quality expectations and ethical requirements.
She has been Head of Production for various companies supplying the High Street making soft separates, dresses, tailoring, jersey and outerwear and has manufacturing experience in China, Turkey, Romania, Morocco, Bulgaria, Egypt as well as the UK.
Caroline joined the team at Fashion Enter in November 2013 and is very much welcomed as Head of Production.
Welcome Back Anna
We are pleased to welcome back Anna Gall, Administration Officer at The Factory. Anna has spent time off on maternity leave spending quality time with her gorgeous baby girl Laura.
Boutique Pick of the Week
Inspired by tattoo imagery, this white/silver statement necklace incorporates a variety of techniques by couture embroiderer Jan Knibbs. Satin forms the structural base while machine embroidery, ribbon flowers and appliquéd motifs adorn the surface and strands of vintage fringing add the finishing touch. Slightly rock chic due to its tattoo roots this piece would give a unique flavour to a festival or casual outfit.
Jan Knibbs is an award-winning fashion and textile designer who specializes in couture embroidery. She creates garments and accessories, especially statement jewellery, incorporating many different techniques combined with vintage treasures and an air of fantasy.
See Jan’s work on www.etsy.com
Jan Knibbs handcrafted ‘Love’ White Embroidered necklace £80-
Thanks to Chris Daw for the catwalk shot featured in this week’s header – the model is wearing designs by Hema Kaul A/W 14/15.
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
   
Special Recognition Award
The Fashion Studio – The Factory
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167 Hermitage Road
London
N4 1LZ
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