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Newsletter 16th December 2015
Dear all,
If you missed the official launch of the UK’s first Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) three weeks ago then this excellent short film by NRG Digital Group Ltd will give you a taster of the fashion packed day which included catwalk shows, designer presentations, learner awards and of course a celebration of the Academy itself. Big thanks to Robert Edmonds and James McLauchlan for such a well-edited film.
Click here to view the short film
Fashion Technology Franchise Opportunity
 Due to the enormous success of The Fashion Technology Academy and the demand for a skilled work force in the fashion and textiles industry – the FTA are now offering the following franchise opportunity.
Franchisees will have access to the collection of courses we have created including unit workbooks and a bank of 120 videos we have created that link to course content.
This is all contained within our Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle). The VLE neatly ties course content together using a variety of interactive learning materials and resources. This enables teachers to catalogue learner progress using the online tracking facility removing the need for time consuming spreadsheets and lengthy paperwork.
To find out more please contact education@fashion-enter.com or telephone 0208 809 9933.
Join the Stitching Academy Masterclass
The Fashion Technology Academy is now running bespoke Stitching Masterclasses on Wednesday evenings from 5 – 7pm and Saturday from 10am – 1pm. These classes offer a unique learning experience as they are tailored to the individual’s requirements. Sessions will be based on experience/skill level.
For more information please contact:
Rhiannon Prescott Email: Rhiannon@fashion-enter.com
Phone: 020-8809-3311
FTA – Unit 13 Crusader Industrial Estate, 167 Hermitage Road, N4 1LZ.
In The Press
Did you see us in the latest edition of Drapers Record? Thanks to journalist Kat Spybey for her feature on Fashion Enter & the FTA’s plans for further expansion to offer UK manufacturers the skills required to grow.
We have also gained press coverage from: Just-Style, The Manufacturer, BDaily, Londra Gazete and Work Management amongst others. Click here to view all of our latest press coverage.
And to view all the images from the FTA launch click here.
A Visit From the School of Social Entrepreneurs
 On 14th December a cohort of students from the School of Social Entrepreneurs visited Fashion Enter for a two-hour workshop lead by Jenny Holloway on the highs and lows of running a social enterprise.
The students all in the very early stages of their concepts were given an eye opening insight into what it really takes to make a social enterprise succeed today. Jenny spoke on both a very personal level taking the students through her journey but also on what Fashion Enter as a business has become and its vision for the future. Following the talk the students were given a tour of The Factory and the Fashion Technology Academy so they could see first-hand what has been achieved since 2006.
‘I have learnt so much from this session. I have learnt to follow my dream and not give up. I appreciate everything Jenny spoke on. It was a very lovely opportunity to have been here.’ Dennis
‘If you aim for the sun you get the sun, you aim for the moon you get the moon, the sky’s the limit! Jenny has opened my eyes and kept me positive with what I am trying to gain.’ Derina
FCB Boutique
Made in the UK direct from our factory floor we have new dresses available via our online shop to make you feel fabulous at a fraction of the cost. Click here to visit our online shop!
Good Luck!
M&S is currently recruiting for their next batch of apprentices, for those attending interviews on Wednesday and Friday we wish you the very best of luck. We will announce those that were successful in due course.
FashionCapital for Apprenticeships & Jobs
If you are looking for an apprenticeship or a job in the fashion industry then don’t forget to regularly check the FashionCapital Jobs section.
This week we have a new job from River Island and apprenticeships with New Look and Topshop available.
The Latest from the Fashion Studio
Rosie says: ‘This week in the studio we are working with the lovely team from ADAY, they have been longstanding clients of the Fashion Studio and always a pleasure to work with.
We asked Millie one of their Designers about the brand and how it has developed over the years.’
Millie: “ADAY is an e-commerce brand designing staple ready-to-wear apparel from technologically advanced fabrics. We believe your wardrobe deserves to be as technical as your activewear so we’re reimagining your everyday staples with intelligent fabrics, construction and design. After launching in June 2015, we’ve been featured in publications including FastCompany, Harper’s Baazar, with Cool Hunting suggesting that we could be mistaken for a “minimalist contemporary fashion brand.
“As a young company it is important for us to work with partners we can trust. For example, we have just set up our New York office, which means we have relied heavily on Fashion Enter to be flexible and supportive due to the distance between us. Our creativity doesn’t just stop when we hand over the design to our factories. Experimentation and sampling is an integral part of our process and we work together closely with the sampling and production team to create solutions by sampling new fabrications and techniques. Working with factories that do no limit our creativity is integral to our design process – we love that there is always something to learn and new problems to solve.”
www.thisisADAY.com
Our Late or Never Jumpsuit and our Short but Shiny Shorts are designed and made in London.
This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk
We report on the surprise decision that critically acclaimed designer Jonathan Saunders will of his eponymous brand. Dawn C L Pederson gives us an insiders view into the world of fashion trend prediction. Meanwhile, in trends George Donnelly shares his third and final installment from his Topman SS16 Trend report focusing on 90’s Rave and in ‘Business Advice’ we reveal the top three biggest Christmas Campaign Mistakes and how to avoid them!
Boutique Pick of the Week
We’ve been on the hunt for some show-stopping dresses that will not only brighten up our winter wardrobes but can also take us from Christmas day to New Year in one quick change. Laden with choice and generous discounts the House of Fraser online store features some great vintage-inspired pieces from Biba such as this knot front jersey dress featuring a vibrant floral print. The cut is relaxed enough to cope with that extra helping of Christmas dinner while remaining easy to dress up with the right bag and pair of heels. Reduced from £75 to £45 with most UK sizes still available.
To view this dress and the many others House of Fraser currently have on sale online please click here.
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