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NEWSLETTER 30 OCTOBER 2013
Dear All,
With Halloween & Fireworks night almost done and dusted retailers are cracking on with their countdown to Christmas. Selfridges have unveiled their world-renowned windows with displays that super-size their favourite gift items in amongst snowy, alpine scenes. According to a recent survey by the Confederation of British Industry, high street sales across the UK dipped and stalled during October. However, the general consensus is that robust growth is expected to return in the run up to Christmas.
Selfridges London Window
On FashionCapital This Week
The British Fashion Council has announced the nominees in the running for this year’s ‘British Fashion Awards’. Take a look and earmark your favourites. New to the FashionCapital collective is freelance fashion stylist and writer Katie Farley, her first article for us focuses on autumn/winter hair and make-up trends, click here to read more. While Permira’s latest acquisition – iconic British boot brand Dr Marten’s – has left industry insiders rather stunned.
Make-up essentials for Halloween by Katie Farley
FashionCapital Factory Party
Last week FashionCapital held an early Halloween party for all Factory employees. The party provided a chance for all involved to let their hair down and have some fun, hair was, quite literally let down albeit in the bad taste wig department. Thanks to all that came drank, danced and donned a bad hair-do.
Made at the Fashion Studio
Westfield London has joined forces with 5 London Fashion Week designers to celebrate its 5th anniversary. Louise Gray, Richard Nicoll, Sophia Webster, Peter Pilotto and Thomas Tait have worked the luxe sportswear trend to create limited edition sweatshirts, fusing their signature style with ‘Westfield London’ as their design inspiration. A London product through-and-through, the sweatshirts were not only designed by London Fashion Week Designers but produced in London by our very own team at the Fashion Studio! (A well-deserved pat on the back requested here!)
The one-off covetable creations will be available to purchase from £65 each at an exclusive pop-up shop at Westfield London that will open from 30th October to 3rd November – all proceeds from each sale to go to Save the Children.
To find out more about our Fashion Studio services click here
Final Call for M&S Apprenticeship Placements
The Marks & Spencer screening day is fast approaching, make sure you get your CV in on time and don’t miss out on this amazing apprenticeship opportunity:
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Job Description:
We are currently looking for candidates to join as Assistant Garment Technologists. During your apprenticeship you will be working alongside various members of our clothing technology teams. You will be assisting them in their day to day duties and providing support by conducting a wide variety of activities. These role activities will enable you to attain a Level 3 Diploma in Apparel, Footwear or Leather Production (QCF) (KIA) 501/0088/9 ABC or a Level 3 Certificate in Apparel Manufacturing Technology (NVQ) (QCF) REF 500/5454/5.
Experience and knowledge to be gained from the Apprentice programme:
- An understanding of garment manufacture from the design concept through to store delivery
- Practice data entry into the Company’s production and technical data systems
- Hands on experience of garment sampling and prototype sealing
- Practical garment fitting skills gained attending working fit sessions
- A working knowledge of factory procedure and process in both a retail and factory environment
- Factory and supplier communication processes
- A basic understanding of production planning, progress monitoring and logistics
- A basic understanding of fabric sourcing, testing, stock control and monitoring
- Understand the process of trim development, purchasing, stock distribution and control
- Gain awareness of quality control and assurance in both a factory and retail environment
- Understand how to drive innovation in both fabric and garment technology
- Organise and conduct fit reviews alongside the Technologists and Assistant Technologists
- Experience how to collate test results from direct suppliers for technical submission and bulk stages
- Learn how to carry out product benchmarking for the Technologist
What we’re looking for in an Apprentice:
- A desire to learn and develop
- Good, clear and effective verbal communication skills
- Able to listen and follow instructions carefully
- A love and understanding for fashion
- An interest in the technical aspects of the fashion industry. I.e. construction, fit, quality, etc.
- An understanding of fashion retail as a commercial business
- Experience with using a computer ideally Microsoft Word and Excel
- A professional attitude to work and study
- Be able to work in a fast paced environment and have exceptional organisational skills
- Determination and stamina – the fashion industry is hard work!
Qualification criteria:
To apply for our Apprenticeship scheme you need to have 5 GCSEs, Grades A-C, including Maths and English, and one of the following qualifications or equivalent qualifications/experience:
To apply for this apprenticeship please send a copy of your most up to date CV to : apprenticeships@fashioncapital.co.uk
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Boutique Pick of the Week 
Available for only a very limited time period we have selected a one-off covetable design from the Westfield / London Fashion Week designer collaboration made at our very own Fashion Studio in East London. Each design offers a complete fresh take on the practical sweatshirt but the one our editor has her heart on is the grey Thomas Tait number with its longer-line and cross-front detail – its smartened-up sports luxe.
£65-
Available from the Westfield Exclusive Pop-Up Shop
Wednesday 30th October to Sunday 3rd November.
Until next time, have a great week,
All the team at Fashion Capital x
   
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