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NEWSLETTER
Dear all,
Last space left for sales opportunity in Latvia
FashionCapital has been invited to exhibit at one of the most important events in the fashion and textile industry in the Baltics.
From 19th – 21st April we will be representing a carefully selected cross section of UK designers in Riga at the 18th international textile, clothing, leather garments and production equipment exhibition Fashion & Textile 2013(formerly known as Intertextil Balticum)
There is now just one space left for both the stand and catwalk. To be considered for representation you must be ready with your collection, a confirmation of order sheet, range plan, wholesale price list, look book and business cards.
Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com
Do you want to work for River Island?
High street giant River Island is now recruiting for five apprentices!
With over 60 years of fashion retailing experience, and having won the prestigious Drapers Fashion Retailer Of The Year award in 2012, River Island is one of the most successful companies on the High Street.
As a Fashion Production Apprentice you will be working alongside various members of our production and quality assurance teams. You will be assisting them in their day to day duties and providing support by conducting a wide variety of activities. All knowledge will be gained through basic hands on experience.
Experience and knowledge to be gained from the Apprentice programme:
An understanding of garment manufacture from the design concept through to store delivery
Data entry into the Company’s production and technical data systems
Hands on experience of garment sampling and prototype sealing
Garment construction, technical reporting including basic pattern cutting, size grading on our Gerber CAD system, measurement specification, technical detail recording and processing
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
What we are looking for:
Candidates must be highly motivated possessing both a practical and flexible attitude towards their responsibilities
The ability to show initiative when completing activities
Good verbal and written communication skill
Highly organised displaying good time management
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office in particular Word & Excel
Determination, stamina and pace – fashion production is hard work
Email your CV to jenni@fashion-enter.com
Fashion Enter in Remploy DVD
Following the hiring of three ex Remploy staff at the Fashion Studio and The Factory Fashion Enter was filmed for the Transition Support DVD designed to motivate and inspire Remploy employees to engage with the transition support available. The DVD features four stories. Including Fashion Enter demonstrating the opportunities ex Remploy staff have had in their new working environments.
Watch the DVD here: http://fashioncapital.co.uk/Services/TheFactory/25907-remploy-video.html
Collyer Bristow’s Employment Law Team invites you to the latest in our series of interactive seminars
Tuesday 14 May 2013
5.00pm – 7.30pm
(The seminar will start promptly at 5.15pm.
Drinks & nibbles will follow the seminar)
or
Thursday 16 May 2013
8.30am – 10.00am
(The seminar will start promptly at 8.45am.
Breakfast will be provided)
The employment relationship has broken down, feelings are running high and you need to manage an employee’s exit – using a case study we will invite you to share your experiences whilst offering our advice on how best to deal with an under-performing employee. This will include tackling thorny and related issues such as capability, sickness absence and grievances.
RSVP to Darren Butt, specifying which of our free sessions you would like to join.events@collyerbristow.com or call 020 7470 4408
Collyer Bristow LLP, 4 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4TF
Itzy Beachy Online Shop
Following their launch at the Made in Britain event with FashionCapital and Collyer Bristow Itzy Beachy has now opened their online shop!
Take a look here
Barking boutique closure
As announced in last week’s newswire the Barking boutique closure takes place today
It is very important that any designer who has collections at Barking must arrange collection immediately by emailing syreeta@fashion-enter.com. Fashion Enter regrets that we can not be held responsible for stock lost in transit during this transitional time
A huge thank you to all at Barking for the last six years – it’s been a journey.
Mass Movement
‘Mass Movement, a leading UK fashion show production company, combine professionalism with passion to produce innovative fashion shows for leading brands. They work closely with each of their clients to create individual and unique concepts that allow their clients collections to shine.
They have a team of highly talented creative directors, choreographers, stylists, hair & make-up artists that work with and support the finest models and dancers fromMass Movement’s own roster.
They have worked across the globe in multiple arenas producing thousands of show that have captivated buyers, members of the press and the general public.’
Contact details:
Website-www.massmovement.uk.com/fashion-show-production.shtml
Tel: 0207 289 9199
Email: info@massmovement.uk.com
Boutique Pick of the Week
Launching their online boutique this week, our boutique pick of the week comes from Itzy Beachy.
To kickstart you into the summer seasons, why not start stocking up on your swimwear now, and where better to start your collection than with this Ibiza Bandeau Bikini.
With it’s funky yet not too over the top pattern this bandeau is just waiting to make it’s debut on the beach or a under low-cut top during this summer and festival seasons.
Perfect for those with a smaller bust, the straps are removable and adjustable. Allowing you to achieve a halter neck look, or a tan without the tan lines!
The gathered material and boning in the side of the bikini also provides some great extra support.
Don’t forget your matching bottoms. Buy yours here
Until next time, have a great week
All the team at Fashion Capital x
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