Newsletter 22nd March 2017
Dear all,
Life is never dull in the world of fashion and this past week is no exception. Last Friday our Development Manager, Jenni Sutton, was in front of those BBC cameras once again, discussing that British manufacturing is a viable, affordable and ethical option in a post Brexit climate. Jenni was interviewed by BBC reporter Vishala Sri-Pathma live on the Factory floor, she also talked about the crucial development of training and skills within our learning unit, the Fashion Technology Academy, to ensure those skills gaps are filled and local manufacturing can strive forward.
Telestia Centre to Open at the FTA
After a successful run of Perfect Pattern courses incorporating the Telestia methodology we are pleased to announce the opening of a Telestia Centre at our Fashion Technology Academy (FTA).
For over 2-years now Fashion Enter has adopted Telestia’s methodology and practices in the classroom after an in-depth visit and introduction by Anastasia. The Level 1 and 2 Perfect Patterns courses have since offered hands-on skills in technical pattern drafting and cutting.
“Telestia provides for the Fashion Industry a coherent, accurate, proven pattern making and design methodology, which allows an articulate dialogue between the designer and the pattern cutter.” Nicola Ridd-Davies, former student.
Jenny Holloway, CEO of FashionCapital, Fashion Enter and the FTA comments: “We have been working with Anastasia Vouyouka, the founder and designer of Telestia, for over 2-years now and it’s a logical progression to open a Telestia Centre here at the FTA. We shall be opening September 2017 and we shall be creating taster days for designers to experience the expertise of the Telestia programme.”
The Telestia Centre at the FTA is due to open this September 2017 – more details will be released in due course.
Manchester Here We Come!
Our first FashionCapital Trunk Show, sponsored by Freeths solicitors, is making its first stop in Manchester in just over a weeks’ time, Thursday 30th March.
We are excited to bring our highly informative ‘How to Succeed in Fashion Today’ seminar to this growing fashion hotspot. Established as an essential guide to lift the lid on the industry – from design, fabrics, legal advice and business planning to samples, costs, production and press & PR. For the launch of our first trunk show we are offering a free Confidentiality Agreement to help protect designs worth £750.
We have limited places remaining – to find out more and register contact info@fashioncapital.co.uk / 0208 809 3311. The two three-hour seminars taking place on 30th March at the Manchester Art Gallery. Tickets cost £50 and £35 for students.
#liftthelid
FC Memberships To Reopen
We are pleased to announce that we are now able to re-open our annual membership service with additional support from the highly experienced Tracey Parks-Taylor (pictured right).
Tracey has worked in the fashion industry for over thirty years as a global, creative, commercial and passionate marketer with a track record of developing and invigorating brands.
She initially worked as a store Manager for Wallis, Tracey then moved on to marketing roles with Oasis, Warehouse and Phase Eight, to her most recent position of Marketing Director for International brand Monsoon Accessorize.
We are absolutely thrilled to have such an experienced industry professional on board to offer expertise and guidance for our members.
To find out more about our memberships click here.
Apprenticeship of the Week
Final call for applications for the Topman Garment Technologist apprenticeship! Interviews are taking place this week but there is still time to submit your CV to find out more and apply click here.
Princes Trust Get Hired Event
Today Development Manager Jenni Sutton will join The Princes Trust Get Hired event, an opportunity for young people to meet with recruiters across a range of industry’s to discuss potential employment opportunities. Jenni will be promoting the Stitching Academy course as well as the apprenticeship roles with Topman, M&Co, Lipstick boutique and many more available right now!
The Princes Trust ‘Get into Fashion’ programme organised with ASOS.com visited the Factory last week so it will be fantastic to collaborate further to help their young people achieve their career goals in fashion. To find out more click here.
Northern Clothing & Textile Network
Last Friday Jenny Holloway spoke to a packed out room at the Northern Clothing & Textile Network alongside Mark Harrop, fashion technology figurehead and CEO of WhichPLM, WhichERP and WhichPLM Academy and Louisa Rogers a recent graduate of the London College of Fashion and founder of TrendListr.com.
Jenny comments: “Big thanks for the very friendly and chatty guests at the Northern Clothing & Textile Network and of course David Reay. Such a superb event, this is what the industry should be all about, working together to create a UK manufacturing sector to be proud of.”
Sewing Bloggers Visit
On the 27th March we are excited to welcome 15 sewing bloggers to show what the FCFabric Studio and The Factory have to offer! More on this next week.
FCBboutique Sample and Fabric Sale
Open to all, we have a huge selection of fabrics and clothing samples available at discounted prices.
Taking place on Saturday 1st April 10am-1pm, the Spring/Summer Sample and Fabric Sale will take place at our HQ in North London. This fantastic event is a great opportunity to either get your wardrobe refreshed ready for summer or, for you to stock up on fabric to create your own personal designs. It’s also a great social event, to either network or just to have a chat with fellow shoppers & sewers. Not to be missed!
Saturday 1st April 10am-1pm
Unit 14, Crusader Estate,
167 Hermitage Road,
N4 1LZ. Nearest tube: Manor House
Click here to view where we are
Introducing LUXTRA
Jessica Kruger (pictured right) will launch LUXTRA, a range of chic yet sustainable handbags, in October 2017.
Named by Management Today as one of their “35 under 35” top UK businesswomen, Jessica will launch LUXTRA as her second business. She is also the founder of ETHOS in Oxford Circus, one of London’s favourite healthy eating restaurants.
LUXTRA will launch with a capsule range of three styles – a cross body, tote and structured hand bag – each in four colour ways.
Follow LUXTRA on Instagram (www.instagram.com/luxtralondon) to keep up with the latest.
Website/social media for now is: www.instagram.com/luxtralondon
@luxtralondon
Key Seminar Dates for Your Diary:
Fabric Appreciation
The second Fabric Appreciation short course with Deborah Shulton will be held on Wednesday 26th April. Offering insightful, in-depth and hands on knowledge for both beginners and those already with some experience within textiles and the industry, Deborah Shulton will offer her expertise in fabrics, fires, dyeing, finishing and colour.
To find out more and book your place click here.
From the Needle-point to the Board-room
David Reay, fashion industry leader, will present a workshop for owners of high-growth fashion brands with ambition: “From the Needle-point to the Board-room” on Thursday 27th April 2017.
In this workshop David will present his valuable insights, facilitate discussions and answer your questions on:
* Features that will distinguish the successful fashion brands of the future
* Coupling your creativity with commercial power to grow a profitable and sustainable brand
* identifying the true cost of manufacture, the hidden costs in your business that erode profit
* Challenging the manufacturing journey from sourcing and supply to production and fulfillment
David has over 35 years’ experience in the clothing and textile industry and has held senior posts with J Barbour & Sons, Jockey International, M&S, Warnaco and other well-known international brands.
Hosted by FashionCapital on Thursday 27th April 2017, 10am – 12pm the workshop will be held at The Fashion Technology Academy, Unit 13, Crusader Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, London N4 1LZ. (Nearest tube: Manor House) To book please email: info@fashioncapital.co.uk
Intellectual Property & Employment
On Thursday 25th May Deborah Niven will return to Fashion Enter to deliver a second Intellectual Property and Employment seminar alongside Melloney Guiver, both from law firm – gunnercooke. The pair will discuss those all-important topics for any designer, business owner and self-employed personnel including employment law and freelance contracts highlighting the crucial facts and rights that those who are self-employed have, IP and copyright infringement, basics of contract law and what constitutes negligence and how designers are scared of being sued.
Taking place from 10am – 12pm, the seminar is on a first come first served basis. If you are interested in attending please contact Jenni@fashion-enter.com for more information. To find out more about the seminar click here.
FC Fabric Swatch of the Week
Statement stripes were all over the Spring/Summer catwalks and we have just the thing in stock. This bold multi-coloured stripe Scuba, 88% Polyester 12% Elastane, is stretchy enough to be worked into numerous styles where the stripes do the talking.
Available now at the FCFabricStudio.com at £5- per metre.
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk
Jenny Holloway met Matt Henderson at the recent Northern Clothing & Textile Network event and he told her all about the launch of his brand Hasso Fashion due to take place in Newcastle next week, to find out more click here.
Launching this month, The Care Label Project – a collaboration between the fashion industry and washing machine manufacturers, has been set up to promote smarter care habits in a move away from outdated care instructions, click here for the full story.
And the HRH The Princess Royal has begun a series of visits to manufacturing units spanning the full length of the UK, we think she should visit our Factory & FTA in North London! Click here to find out more.
Boutique Piece of the Week
In preparation for those long sunny days that we know are somewhere around the corner we have picked out these Saturno Carey – Blue Mirror sunglasses by environmentally friendly eyewear brand – Crossed. This eye-catching pair feature colour mirror lenses and handmade frames that protect the eyes and the environment whilst simultaneously looking cool, it’s a win, win, win!
Saturno Carey – Blue Mirror by Crossed £50-
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