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Newsletter 31st May 2017
Dear all,
 Can you believe that one summer 16-years ago FashionCapital.co.uk was born! The idea was to provide a one-stop shop for those entering into the highly competitive world of fashion and here we 16-year later, still providing support, advice and knowledge to the industry’s next generation.
Sister company Fashion Enter is now 12-years old, focusing on all those learning and production needs, CEO Jenny Holloway comments:
“My, how time flies! Today is the end of Fashion Enter’s financial year and a big shout to everyone for pulling out all the stops for this record-breaking year. Production has now hit the heady heights of 10,000 units a week!
Click here to view The Fashion Studio Lookbook
“The Fashion Studio is flying with wonderful accounts such as Matthew Williamson, Molly Goddard, Michaela Jedinak and our fabulous brands such as Well Cool Pyjamas by Kirsty and Beani & Bear by Noya.
“And that’s not all, the Fashion Technology Academy has now had its first full year of trading too with a total of over 600 qualifications being attained. Marvellous.”
“None of this would be possible without the fantastic staff behind the company, all I can say is I’m immensely proud of each and everyone.
“Very big plans for year 12 are already underway!”
100 Free Courses Successfully Given Away!
Thanks to Creative Skillset, JP Morgan and CapitB 100 people have completed either our Stitching or Pattern qualification.
 Tehia McDermott (left) comments: “I am so overjoyed that I have been selected for this unique apprenticeship at this stage of my life. Without the opportunity to join the Tomorrow’s Designers Stitching Academy I would not be in this position now. The timing feels like destiny. This opportunity will prepare me for a future that I have envisioned for myself. This is an amazing experience that I will make the most of. I look forward to learning, working hard and embracing the adventure that this opportunity will bring. Thank you.”
Jacqueline Stancia (right) adds: “Although I had basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine joining the Stitching Academy has helped me tremendously to gain confidence and the skills I need to start my own label. I feel so much more confident and I love that I am learning. Thank you.”
To find out more about our courses click here
Graduate Open Day
 On Thursday 6th July we are holding an open day for graduates who want to either set up their own label or secure a job in the industry.
Gabby Fleming (right) will be on hand offering advice on:
- CV’s and cover letters
- Agencies – how to use
- Interview techniques and preparation
- Career strategy
- What clients ask for – fundamental qualities to stand out from the crowd
- Industry direction
- Commercial awareness
- Creating a commercial portfolio
For further information please contact jenni@fashion-enter.com
New Apprenticeship Posts
CMT London is looking to hire a Production Assistant while Tottenham Textiles requires a Garment Construction Apprentice. Please click on the links to find out more and apply.
See You in Plymouth 22nd June
Don’t forget to come and see us, along with our fabulous guest speakers, at our next ‘How to Succeed in Fashion Today’ UK Trunk Show in Plymouth on 22nd June at Ocean Studio, The Factory Cooperage with headline sponsors Millfield Trust and Plymouth College of Art, and continued support from leading national awarding body ABC Awards.
Tickets are going fast and are strictly on a first come first serve basis.
Click here to find out more.
Tickets are FREE for students and £10 businesses.
Contact: info@fashioncapital.co.uk / 0208 809 3311 to confirm your attendance.
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Fashion SVP – New Designer Award
IDEX, the organisers of Fashion SVP, the unique sourcing tradeshow, have collaborated with Fashion Enter on the launch the Fashion SVP New Designer Award. Many thanks to all that applied, this award aims to highlight the depth and diversity of design skills, and will feature a cash award and other benefits to enhance the winner’s professional profile. The finalists have now been selected and all will be revealed in due course. The team hopes to see you at Fashion SVP 27th & 28th June at London Olympia. http://www.fashionsvp.com
Galaxius is Here!
After four long years of developing a computer scanning system that provides transparent analysis of the manufacturing process Galaxius has well and truly arrived. Big shout to Mark who is just awesome!
 Thumbs Up for the FTA
The Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) was recently evaluated for the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP) and we are pleased to say it has passed.
Click here to find out more.
Fashion Enter’s Annual Seaside Jaunt!
The annual Beano trip has been scheduled for the 22nd July to Margate. Each year the company takes all the staff to the seaside for a day. Margate be scared…be very scared!
Fabric Swatch of the Week
Just in: The online FCFabricStudio has a limited amount of this statement floral printed scuba with cutout effect. Available now at £5.50 a metre to view and buy click here.
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk
 As grad season gets into full swing Sabrina Shafi discusses the ‘what’s next’ options: So You’ve Graduated – What Next?
For Midlands based fashion design graduates (garment and accessory), hairstylists, make-up artists, photographers and models – there’s just over 2-weeks left to apply for the annual Midlands Fashion Awards.
There seems to be a changing face in shopping, particularly that the demographic of women over 50 is becoming more recognized in the field of fashion, read more in Older Women Are Today’s It Girls.
The FashionCapital editorial team will be reporting from Graduate Fashion Week next week followed by London Fashion Week Men’s – see you there!
Boutique Piece of the Week
This week, we’ve selected something a little different, Karen J. Gerrard, was attending a millinery course at The London College of Fashion, when she noticed how hands got cut, burnt sore, pin-pricked and dry. She couldn’t find a hand cream to help heal and moisturise that wasn’t greasy, so she created her own made in the UK formula – SEAMS.
Launched at LFW and a favourite backstage with make-up artists and seamstresses in TV and Film studio’s, SEAMS helps mend, moisturise, soften, soothe hands, condition cuticles, strengthen nails and help fade age spots. The non- greasy formula means that hands-on work can continue without leaving a greasy residue.
Available now online: SeamsBeauty
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