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NEWSLETTER 30th April 2014
Dear all,
As one of the largest Fashion & Textile training providers in the country Fashion Enter is pleased to now offer an e-Telestia masterclass in pattern cutting.
The ‘Training the Trainer’ e-Telestia Masterclass in Pattern Cutting will commence 2nd until 6th June at The Factory, Unit 14, Crusader Estate,167 Hermitage Road London.
e-Telestia provides award winning training for the fashion design and clothing technology sector. With over 40 years of experience and expertise e-Telestia is globally recognised as an educational and training leader in its field and successfully balances traditional knowledge with the latest technical developments.
The five day full-time course will include:-
- How to measure correctly both for bespoke and generic market sizing – review of theory and actual application.
- How to construct patterns for basic blocks for ladieswear, menswear and childrenswear. Incorporation of actual body shape identification and then resulting blocks to ensure “perfect fit”.
- Style developments from basic blocks.
- Technical drawings with measurement specs for perfect pattern making.
- 3D grading technics to ensure perfect fit.
- Use of all e-Telestia software to be able to “teach the Teacher” and enhance learning for all designers irrespective of pattern making experience.
Fashion Enter CEO Jenny Holloway comments:
“For 13 years we have been providing support and learning for our designers, up until now we have never provided pattern making courses because we were not happy with the quality of resources available for excellent pattern cutting. This has now all changed, we will be working on the e-Telestia system where we will be the key provider for the country, we are delighted to confirm the attendance of ASOS garment technologist at the first course which is 2nd June – 6th June at The Factory. Places are extremely limited so please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com“
This masterclass is aimed at beginners to intermediate if you would like to know more please state your interest to Jenni Sutton jenni@fashion-enter.com
Please note places are limited.
Meet the Manufacturer
 Mary Portas, and Ian Maclean managing director of John Smedley, have been announced as keynote speakers for the first-ever Meet the Manufacturer conference – to address the potential of a full-scale return of fashion and textiles manufacturing to the UK.
Day one, 11th June, will also see our very own CEO of Fashion Enter Jenny Holloway joined by Sophie Glover from ASOS to discuss Why ‘Made in Britain’ is here to stay. Their talk will be followed by further discussion and an exchange of ideas on the challenges and opportunities that manufacturing in Britain faces today.
Organised by Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, the Meet the Manufacturer conference and sourcing event will take place on 11 & 12 June 2014 at The Old Truman Brewery in London’s East End. One and two-day conference tickets can be purchased at www.meetthemanufacturer.co.uk with day one targeted at bigger brands aiming to reshore back to the UK, and day two focused on smaller companies looking to launch and build Great British brands, and work with UK factories.
Mary Portas and Jenny Holloway to speak at the conference
Kate Hills said: “We are poised at the start of a new industrial revolution in textile and clothing manufacturing, but this will only happen if retailers, buyers, brands and manufacturers get together to make it happen.
“Concern over complex supply chains and the use of unethical sweatshops, as well as rising costs overseas and quality issues has fuelled an 850% increase in demand from clothing retailers and fashion brands looking to source locally in the UK. Yet, after years of outsourcing overseas, the industry is disconnected, and more than 60% of manufacturers aren’t yet seeing the impact in terms of this demand. Meet the Manufacturer aims to change this, introduce brands to manufacturers and share knowledge and advice, so that UK fashion and textile manufacturing does indeed return.”
Further details, including the full line-up of speakers, agenda and tickets for one and both days of the conference, can be found at www.meetthemanufacturer.co.uk
Current Apprenticeship Posts
Topshop and Hobbs are currently looking for new apprentices to find out more and apply please visit the following links on FashionCapital:
Topshop
Hobbs
A Fantastic Turn-Out for our Factory Open Day
& #Insideout Fashion Revolution Day
The Fashion Enter factory was even busier than usual last week giving the public and industry professionals a taste of Made in Britain manufacturing, Fashion Enter opened the doors of The Factory all day in support of Fashion Revolution Day 24th April.
Among the bloggers, journalist and design duo Tida & Lisa Finch attended and were treated to a tour of The Factory and Fashion Enter services, along with Jean Lambert MEP who met with Jenny Holloway for a full guided tour of the premises. Jean as Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation to Bangladesh, took a particular interest in Made in Britain and thought the tour was perfect to remember the Rana Plaza disaster and seeing how far the ethical procedures manufacturing have grown since the awareness of the collapse.
Later on in the day Yasmin Khatan of Islam Channel visited The Factory for a personal guided tour and to film Made in Britain production, live in action for some features on Islam Channel.
ASOS Open Day
Last week Fashion Enter held the first open day for the ASOS open garment technology apprenticeship.
30 candidates were narrowed down from the hundreds of applications received and invited in to take part in the first assessment day.
The 30 candidates were invited in to get a days insight to garment technology and the apprenticeship programme. Given a chance to get a true understanding on garment technology the candidates were set a number of tasks by training and development manager Wendy Coley, including inspecting faulty garments and identifying the faults, understanding and learning the difference between critical and non-critical faults and filling in a quality report, all of which would be daily tasks for the potential apprentices. Wendy then made sure those being interviewed were fully aware and understood the commitment of the apprenticeship programme discussing the role of garment technologist and being an apprentice, before candidates went on to have a one-to-one interview. The candidates have now been narrowed down to a final 15, who will go forward to second-stage interviews.
Wendy commented: “The selected candidates were very responsive to all tasks set, it’s encouraging to see and speak to such an enthusiastic group of young individuals, clearly keen to kick-start their careers.”
Introducing Sheika Says
Join us in celebrating the arrival of Sheikha Says, a luxury headwear brand, manufactured within the UK, client of the Fashion Enter Fashion Studio, each piece of the exquisite headwear is made to order and limited edition.
The soft material and design compliments the face, designed for everyday wear the ‘Sheikha Says’ debut collection is decorated with beading, pearls or netting.
Check out Sheikha’s profile here
Wandsworth Youth Fashion Project Designs on Show at the Pump House Gallery
Last Friday evening The Garment Project opened in Pump House Gallery, London. The Garment Project, curated by Orsola de Castro is a 5 week exhibition dedicated to the creative methods involved in making clothes for the fashion industry.
The Garment Project also includes designs from a project Fashion Enter has been working on, The Wandsworth Youth Fashion Project, teaching young people the importance and procedures that go from initial sketch to final design. See full information on the Youth Fashion Project here: http://fashioncapital.co.uk/News/26510-youth-fashion-wandsworth-.html
The dresses which were recently featured in Wall Street International are displayed on mannequins with the focus and theme surrounding them on celebrating the unseen practises behind garment making. Displayed alongside finished and unfinished pieces by Ada Zandition and From Somewhere, the iconic London architecture inspired designs were met with praise from the attendees.
Keen to see project on show in its final glory members from Fashion Enter and FashionCapital popped along to The Pumphouse Gallery to congratulate the five girls and see the designs on display.
“It was a pleasure to see the girls final designs completed and displayed in a professional exhibition alongside some top designers work. The atmosphere was vibrant with family and friends mingling and congratulating all their hard work and commitment.” Keeley Smith, Fashion Enter Teacher.
Make sure you pop along to the Pump House Gallery in Battersea Park to see the exhibition and the Wandsworth designs.
Admission is free for all!
Pump House Gallery
Battersea Park, London
SW11 4NJ
http://pumphousegallery.org.uk
This Week on FashionCapital
Alison Hage from Dehns.com advises on registering trade marks and designs in Industry – Top Tips. Katie Farley picks out the must-have wardrobe trends for the summer while M&S are noted as the most ethical high street retailer according to a recent survey by Ethical Consumer magazine.
What’s trending now?
This Week…
 Bath in Fashion 2014 kicks off and Barbara Hulanicki, founder of Biba, leads the way as she heads to the Georgian city for an ‘in conversation’ session, catwalk shows and her very own pop-up at existing boutique Sisi & May on Bartlett Street. On sale will be her IconClub range most of which is produced at the Fashion Enter factory. Other notable events include ‘Meet Topshop Managing Director Mary Homer’, British Style with Gieves and Hawkes and Walk This Way Fashion Show by textile artist Carole Waller. (Pictured right.)
Boutique Pick of the Week
Chunky Curbbz have been doing the rounds of late, comfortable and light to wear and yet a definite style statement. We’ve picked the black/silver combo here but the summer range including fluro brights and pale pastels are just about to launch online and at a selection of stockists.
Curbbz chunky bracelet £49- from Curbbz
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
   
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