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Newsletter 19th October 2016
Dear all,
 Fashion SVP organiser IDEX has teamed up with Fashion Enter and the Ethical Fashion Forum to present an innovative new feature ‘Fashion Made Better’ at the next Fashion SVP show. Please join us at Olympia London on the 15th & 16th November 2016, to view our garment life cycle demonstrations and to hear up to the minute advice on best practice in ethical and sustainable fashion sourcing.
Jenny Holloway, CEO of Fashion Enter, said, “Credit to Fashion SVP for taking yet another innovative approach to sourcing. We shall be setting up a live stand where we can showcase the highly skilled talents of our machinists and host interactive workshops where you can ask those burning questions regarding what exactly is quality of make and ethical production. With the advent of Article 50 being triggered in March 2017 every brand should now be forging closer links with UK manufacturers now; for quality fast track and transparent production the only way forward is Made in the UK.”
Are You Looking for a Career in Fashion?
Then come along to our open day in conjunction with Haringey Council and Love London Working. All the details are included on the flyer below.
Date: Thursday 27th October – From 10am to 1pm
Location: Fashion Enter, Crusader Industrial Estate
167 Hermitage Rd, London N4.
If you are interested, please contact: Sean on 07976009515 or email: sean.mcginn@affinitysutton.com
Need an Apprentice?
Have you thought about hiring an apprentice for your company?
Fashion Enter is England’s leading training provider for the Fashion and Textiles programme Level 3 and 4 and we have recruited apprentices for Jigsaw, Hobbs, M&S, ASOS.com, Marios Schwab and much more. We can help you find a young person to work across areas such as production, garment tech, design, buying and merchandising. The course is 24-months long and the apprentice spends four days a week with you and one day a week with us at the Fashion Technology Academy training for their qualification.
Please contact: apprenticeships@fashion-enter.com
The FashionCapital Photo Studio
 We are excited to announce a series of bespoke fashion photography and videography courses headed up professional photographer Rod Compton. There is nothing more powerful than a striking image to promote and market fashion and you can now learn all the basics right here in our new Fashion Studio facility. The courses range from 1 day, 2 days 3 days and 5 days and can be tailored to the students’ requirements.
Click here to find out more about the 5-day fashion photography course.
The studio space is also available to rent at a very competitive price. So get shooting! Please contact Jenni jenni@fashion-enter.com for additional information, course dates, rental details, and costs Tel: 0208 809 3311
FashionCapital’s Online Tutorials
This Friday we will post another informative tutorial on our YouTube page: No Sewing Machine? No problem! On Friday Alice will show you how to hem by hand.
Want To Know What a Stitching Course Can Do for You?
On the FashionCapital Facebook page we feature a video of one of our learners with Jenny Holloway, she comments: “Completing Level 1 and 2 at the Stitching Academy has been the best part of my life… I’ve always had designs in my head and now I can actually make them.”
 (Image: Previous Stitching Academy students: Christina with Jenny Holloway and Ryan (who recently showcased his designs during LFW).
Jenny comments: “This is why I love my job! We are welcoming Ryan back today as a designer with his own collection! Ryan successfully completed his Level 1 and 2 Stitching course and he can now make his own garments to sell on line – he has already had 9 major sales! Seeing him present his collection during London Fashion Week at the Green Rooms just gives us all the biggest buzz. This is what education is all about. I know I keep harping on about real skills but if you want your business to really succeed in fashion you need to know how garments are made and made beautifully. Ryan we are all so proud of you. Well done!”
Westminster University Gain Manufacturing Insight
 Last week a group of 40 1st year students from Westminster University visited Fashion Enter to gain insight into how a factory works.
Since the launch of the Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) one-year ago the educational team has had resounding success with their range of Continual Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) courses, Factory Uncovered Tours and step-by-step insight into the garment life cycle.
To find out more about our bespoke courses and tours click here
Halloween Dressing
Looking for a dress suitable for that Halloween party or trick or treating stint? Then check out some of our latest styles just added to Depop.com
At the Fashion Studio
We are excited to be working with Judy Turton (pictured right with Jenny) on her launch collection and brand Ixobel:“I am so excited to be here at the Fashion Studio to work on my breastfeeding occasion wear clothing line.” – Judy.
“It’s not often we come across a really innovative idea but credit to Judy this dress concept really is exciting and unique.” – Jenny Holloway
Brand Watch: EMKI
‘Run With The Wolves’
 We are super excited to be working with EMKI on their concept range of launch products. With a core focus on pared back design, the use of luxury fabrics and strict attention to detail, high quality trims and finishes. EMKI designs embrace the planets environmental changes to incorporate pieces that carry the customer through different seasons. Steered by individuality rather than a trend led approach this label is certainly one to watch in terms of design and concept.
More from EMKI soon.
Dates for Your Diary:
Thursday 20th October Fashion Enter will be at an Apprenticeship Open Event at Leyton Orient’s Football ground from 2pm (flyer right).
Thursday 27th October 10am – 1pm – Looking For A Career in Fashion Open Day at Fashion Enter in conjunction with Haringey Council and Love London Working.
Tuesday 1st NovemberFashion Enter has been invited to ‘The Manufacturer Top 100’ drinks and awards ceremony in Birmingham on the 1st November. Fingers crossed for the Fashion Enter team!
Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th November Fashion SVP, Europe’s leading exhibition for garment manufacturers held at Olympia, London. http://www.fashionsvp.com
Wednesday 16th November – Routes to Work – A careers fair aimed at Haringey students in Years 10 – 12 held at Alexandra Palace from 4pm – 7.30pm.
Friday 9th – Saturday 10th December Skills London the biggest jobs and careers event for young people and takes place at ExCeL. Fashion Enter will also be exhibiting at Skills London with a stand that will demonstrate the garment life cycle and give students the chance to create their own design. http://www.skillslondon2016.co.uk
FC Fabric Studio – Swatch of the Week
We love this marble stripe print jersey. It’s incredible soft and so easy to work with. 96% Viscose 4% Elastane it is now available at an incredibly affordable price via the FCFabricStudio.com
We now have new fabrics available online and update daily so be sure to check back!
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk
 For those that live in the borough of Wandsworth the council’s Lifelong Learning team have organised a series of taster sessions to unlock your inner creative this half-term week. To find out more click here.
So many style bloggers, so little time, Jenna Cyprus picks out her top 7 that are worth following.
Meanwhile Katie Farley selects her top 5 trends to emerge from the Spring/Summer 2017 international collections.
Boutique Piece of the Week
Combining two of the season’s key trends: bold checks and capes; this cropped version will do very nicely. Featuring ¾ length sleeves, waist-tie and double-breasted horn button fastenings – this piece is perfect for those subtly chilly days. And that’s not all – created by ethical brand Komodo this cape is made from brushed pure wool & recycled polyester mix in overseas factories that have fair conditions and pay at their core.
Lisa Check Wool Cape by Komodo
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