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Newsletter 15th April 2015
Dear All,
As you all know FashionCapital, and sister company Fashion Enter, is dedicated to the development of tomorrow’s fashion talent in all sectors of industry including production. We understand how tough and competitive the industry can be and that starting out can be a daunting experience. This has encouraged us to ask professionals in the industry how they started out and what are their top tips for getting ahead. Please go to the ‘Learning’ ‘Careers Advice’ section on www.fashioncapital.co.uk for a selection of careers interviews with the likes of Sarah Kearney, Senior Fashion Buyer for Urban Outfitters; Eimear Hawker, Product Technical Manager at Primark and Rachael Proud Creative Director of matchesfashion.com.
Factory Fabric Sale
 The Factory’s monthly fabric sale is back, continually updated with end-of-roll printed and plain silks, jerseys and woven at reduced prices. We’re inviting FashionCapital readers to pop along for the opportunity to get your hands on high quality fabric at discounted prices!
Saturday 25th April 10am-1pm
FTA, Unit 13, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road,
London, N4 1LZ
Nearest Station: Manor House Underground Station or Haringey Green Lanes overground.
FashionCapital member, Karen Gold (pictured right) popped along to our previous fabric sale, where she picked up this beautiful, oriental-inspired print fabric.
“As soon as I spotted this amazing print I knew it was perfect for my label. I have three orders on the dress already. The sale was amazing. I have never seen so many wonderful fabrics at affordable prices. I will be back on 25th April for sure.”
Make a Fashion Revolution
FashionCapital.co.uk and London Model Academy have joined forces to acknowledge Fashion Revolution Day on 24th April in a networking event for new and emerging fashion creatives set to take the industry by storm!
The event will take place in the industrial setting of Fashion Enter’s Fashion Technology Academy – a revolution in itself, intertwining real manufacturing skills into accredited learning across a range of qualifications including design, grading, quality control, fabric cutting and much more!
Find out full information on the event here: https://www.fashioncapital.co.uk/industry/news/329-events/14051-will-you-join-the-fashion-revolution
Attention Designers! If you would like to take part in the ‘Designer | Model Networking Event’ in association with London Model Academy and in line with Fashion Revolution Day please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com for further details. There is a nominal £50 plus vat admin fee and for this you will receive the networking event with free drinks and five free images of your collection.
Couturier Open for Business
 The Fashion Enter Couturier has opened its doors alongside the Fashion Technology Academy, and as a result is currently in discussion with luxurious department store Harrods regarding a début couture range consisting of 16 different styles. That’s all we’re able to announce for the time being, further updates to follow!
“Joining Fashion Enter has been perfect timing for me. I started my career as a machinist with S R Gent in Barnsley and look at me know! I am running all the quality assurance systems for the Factory, the Fashion Studio and our new very posh Couturier. We have over 100 staff now and the standard is excellent. I intend to make our Factory the very best in the UK!” Christine Brannon – Head of Quality Assurance
Your Body: Your Block – Pattern Cutting Course
By popular demand after the success of the ‘revolutionary’ Pattern Cutting course, FashionCapital’s Senior Pattern Cutting expert, Alice Prier will be holding short, one-day courses to teach new learners how to construct and create patterns.
The short, 5 hour class will run from 10am-3pm in the newly launched, Fashion Technology Academy, which will be fully equipped with pattern-making facilities. The course will condense the best and most important information of the full 5-day Perfect Pattern Cutting course following a soar in demand for a short alternative at the Knitting & Stitching show.
“I have learned more in 5 days than I have in 5 years of education and 20 years of practice.”
Wednesday 22nd April 2015 – Your body: Your block – Dresses
Thursday 23rd April 2015 – Your body: Your block – Blouse
Friday 24th April 2015 – Your body: Your block – Trousers
The course will enable learners to:
– Take personal measurements
– Adapt a pattern for a simple garment
– Construct a sample to fit your measurements
Places on the Your Body: Your Block course will be booked at a first-come-first-serve basis. Please register your interest in this course, confirming the dress size you will be creating to info@fashioncapital.co.uk
Course cost: £90 plus VAT
Know Your Factory – 23rd April – Last Remaining Places
Do you know what to look for and what questions to ask when working with your manufacturer?
In this workshop learn the basic process for manufacturing and what the key elements are to look for:
Pre-planning the visit, setting an agenda and what you really want to achieve.
Communicate to the factory and to your own team.
Tell the factory and confirm; get the right people involved.
Show respect and understanding.
Provide feedback to the factory.
What are the key elements to a costing? Cost of fabric (price V’s usage) make-up costs, trims, logistics.
Types of sampling – design and product development, fits and contract seals.
How samples are generated?
Cost of a sample, getting approvals and speed of response
And much more!
“Just wanted to say an enormous thanks for a great course. It was so great to be able to ask silly questions in what felt like a very safe environment and I learned so much. Your Factory Tour should be a must for anyone learning about design.” Caroline Denver
Members will be priority and receive preferential rates. To enquire please email info@fashion-enter.com
Beginners Stitch & Make
 Our first batch of beginner courses; Absolute Beginners, SOS Sewing Alterations and Bonkers for Bags are currently underway providing an informative, creative and fun approach for those wanting to try their hand at making.
Following the soft launch of The FTA (Fashion Technology Academy), the 7,500 Sq Ft space is now in preparation of the run-up to the official launch of 8 new, accredited fashion courses. Combining trainers with expert practitioners and the opportunity to update and learn new skills with the latest state-of-the-art dress-making equipment, prior to the official opening the FTA is holding these frequently requested taster courses.
The taster courses are targeted at those looking to get a first insight or improve very basic knowledge in sewing, the short 3-5 hour courses combine theory with practical, also giving learners the opportunity to create a final piece using industrial machinery. The classes teach students the basics yet essential tools and knowledge of sewing and have already received “outstanding” reviews and feedback.
The taster courses are taught by industry experts with years of experience in pattern cutting and stitching, with students rating the tutors a consistent 10 out of 10.
For a taster course please click here or email info@fashioncapital.co.uk with any queries!
See You At DISC – Fashion Manufacturing Trade Show
 With the rise in costs of manufacturing abroad, the benefits of making locally and the growth in the brand of British made, the DISC Manufacturers’ Trade Show offers the opportunity to explore potential opportunities to have collections made in UK.
Pop in and meet UK manufacturers, including Fashion Enter, who offer sampling, production and specialist skills to high-end fashion labels. Browse the array of exhibitors or book in one-to-one appointments with select manufacturers suitable for your business.
“The day was really worthwhile. Already we have used three contacts from the show in the development of our AW14 Collection
- thank you DISC.”
Date: 23rd April, 10am – 5pm
Venue: The Trampery Old Street, 239 Old Street, London, EC1V 9EY
http://www.fashion-manufacturing.com/tradeshow/
The EEF Future Manufacturing Awards tonight!
 The EEF Future Manufacturing Awards are the most established and respected regional and national recognition of manufacturing success. Fashion Enter won the Regional awards for Business Growth earlier this year and tonight will be attending the National Gala Dinner at The Grand Hall, Grand Connaught Rooms in London to reveal the 2015 National winners of the EEF Future Manufacturing Awards. Wish us luck and watch this space!
Click here to read about our Regional Award for Business Growth
Future Opportunities Event
Fashion Enter have been invited to participate at the Futures Opportunities event, which will be held on Friday April 24th at The Junction, 2nd Floor in Wood Green library. From 2 – 5pm. This event will be held by Haringey Council, aimed at 16+who are NEET or uncertain about their current plans after school. This will allow us to explain the courses that we offer at our new Fashion Technology Academy.
This event will allow Fashion Enter to interact with a number of organisations including, training providers in the borough, local students from Haringey schools and community NEET projects.
There will be information, careers advice and guidance on training opportunities, education, and employment. This includes: traineeships, apprenticeships, employment, and college courses and volunteering opportunities.
If you would like to pop down to the event the address is: The Junction 2nd Floor Central Library, Wood Green, High Road N22 6XD.
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk…
We talk to Creative Director and Designer Wunmi Akinsola (pictured left) of new brand Pearls & Portraits about her brand ethos and starting your own fashion business. Our trend guru Katie Farley picks out her Spring/Summer trend staples to update your wardrobe and India Hunnikin discovers in this week’s edition of ‘What’s Trending Now?’ that Ann-Sofie Back has returned to the spotlight with her ‘Design of the Year Award’ nomination.
Boutique Pick of the Week
With all this sunshine we are channeling our inner festie-chic, perfect with this seasons retro vibe. The ‘Little White Lies’ Veronique tunic can be worn as a dress with strappy flat sandals or layered over jeans when the night falls. Casual and loose this cotton dress features print and embroidery with a button back fastening. Available in sizes from XS to XL £80-
Little White Lies London
Until next time have a great week,
The Team at FashionCapital x
     
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