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Newsletter 18th November 2015
Dear All,
 Exciting times here at FashionCapital HQ, we are just a week away from our VIP launch event to celebrate our collaborative initiative with Haringey Council: The Fashion Technology Academy (FTA). Putting London, and specifically Haringey on the fashion production map the team are busy planning a full day of events for invited guests on Wednesday 25th November.
First up on the agenda is a fashion show presenting ten labels shortlisted for Hello! Fashion Monthly magazines’ new interactive e-tail website. The labels will be showcased and available to buy on the launch e-tail site that will go live in the New Year.
 The first five labels confirmed to take part, in image order, are:
KEISHIN HOSHIKO
KIRSTEEN STEWART
RIONA TREACY
FEDERICA CAVENATI
MARCO CAPALDO
If you are interested in taking part in this showcase and possibly gaining an online stockist please email a link to your website, your look book or a selection of images to jenni@fashioncapital.co.uk now! The deadline to be considered for this event is Friday 20th November.
MP David Lammy will then acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of Stitching Academy & Fashion Technology Academy students over the past year with an awards presentation.
The categories for the awards are:
Most committed and dedicated
Most improved learner
Most positive and motivated
Outstanding portfolio
Outstanding work ethic
One to Watch
The day will continue with networking opportunities and an evening fashion show and awards presentation by Juliet Herd fromHello! Fashion Monthly magazine followed by an after party.
Invitation enquiries for the official Fashion Technology Academy launch party need to go to Jenni Sutton jenni@fashioncapital.co.uk
Statement Regarding FTA Guest of Honour June Sarpong
It is with regret that June Sarpong will not be attending the Fashion Technology Academy launch on 25th November. Unfortunately June has recently suffered a family bereavement and will not be in London for the next few months. FashionCapital sincerely respects this decision and our heartfelt condolences are with June and her family at this time.
Final Webinar Installment tomorrow Thursday 19th at 7pm
After two successful business webinar’s Jenny Holloway CEO of Fashion Enter, Annabel Kay, Director of Irenicon and Jenny Tolmie, Partner of Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co, are back for a third and final installment.
Comments from those that joined the webinar last time included:
“I was one of the webinar viewers last night. Thank you so much for all the free advice you gave us, I found the whole event very useful.”
“It was brilliant.”
“Thank you again for your time and advice on the webinar and I look forward to learning more practical advice from yourself on the future sessions.”
The next webinar: Scaling up your fashion enterprise – Thursday 19th November @ 7pm will discuss:
 1) How to attract buyers
2) How to attract press
3) How to make your ecommerce site successful
4) Attention to detail on range plans and dockets
5) Next steps – how to become a step up business.
For more information and how to register click here –
http://koffeeklatch.co.uk/events/fashion_capital/
Skills London 2015
The FashionCapital & Fashion Technology Academy team was inundated with visitors over the two-day careers exhibition ‘Skills London’. Held at ExCeL, on the 13th & 14th of November, Skills London 2015 presented visitors with careers, jobs and training options from a broad range of sectors. Focusing on young people aged 15-24 the event attracts more than 30,000 individuals across two days. The FashionCapital stand was bustling with activity and the team was kept busy with visitors asking questions, filling in contact forms and entering our ‘Party Outfit Design Competition’.
‘Skills London, beautiful event, met great people and it was very inspiring. I would recommend this event to every young person.’ – Femi
The ‘Design a Party Outfit’ winner will be announced soon and the winning design will go on to be produced in our North London factory!
Apprenticeship of the Week
ASOS.com have reopened applications for two positions: Buying Admin Apprentice and Merchandising Admin Apprentice. The team would like to review CV’s by the end of November with the post commencing at the beginning of January.
To find out more and apply click here.
Other News…
Today Jenny Holloway is giving a seminar to students at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) as well as assigning them a fashion/online marketing project.
Hollings Faculty Manchester
Tomorrow 50 students will be travelling across from Bath Spa University to visit the Factory for a tour and overview of the garment life cycle.
Editor JoJo Iles attended an insightful ‘In Conversation’ event with the inspirational Gareth Pugh yesterday at the Fashion Museum in Bath. “Gareth was down-to-earth and very matter-of-fact with his career achievements and he placed great emphasis on key individuals that have helped him get to where he is today.”
Gareth Pugh with FC Ed JoJo Iles
Finally, staff from The Factory recently enjoyed a Bulgarian night out complete with dinner and dancing. It was great to see the team let their hair down and enjoy the evening!
The Factory staff out on their Bulgarian night
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk…
We couldn’t go without mentioning the awful tragedies in Paris, which have had a profound effect on everybody over the last few days. India Hunnikin begins with this heartbreaking story and others in her latest ‘What’s Trending’ column this week. Paul Markevicius discovers the importance of multichannel retail in today’s Internet driven world with his report from this year’s Internet Retailing Conference. While life coach Eric Gilston asks if you are ‘a team player’ and how to maximise the success of a true team effort in ‘Personal Development.’
Boutique Pick of the Week
There’s no avoiding it party season is upon us and we know the team will be making a concerted effort for the launch party next week, so with this in mind we have been looking at frocks that flatter and fit the occasion. This Nancy Dee art deco inspired Adele dress definitely ticks all the boxes. It features 3/4 length batwing sleeves and intricate pleating detail all around the double layered waist panel to create beautiful drape from the premium super soft bamboo jersey. Made in Britain from sustainable fabrics while looking good has never been so easy.
Nancy Dee, Adele dress £99.00
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