FashionCapital Newsletter

Fashion Enter and Gloria Fashions Become One

Meet & Greet with Della Nelson

On 5th December you are invited to a free meet and greet with Brand Creative and former Head of Design Della Nelson. Della’s career spans over 30-years in the industry and as Head of Design for Very.co.uk she was responsible for initial brand concepts through to fabric sourcing and creative vision of each collection, to in-store merchandising and sales feedback. She has been very much involved at every stage. Della is exceptional at setting the conceptual scene and direction for the season and a specialist in fabric and print sourcing, colour and product development. She researches and designs with integrity and thrives working within the atelier alongside pattern cutters, seamstresses and artisans.

We are delighted that Della will be joining our team of mentors and will be offering masterclasses in the New Year on the complete design process from customer profile to range planning to website design! Della’s extensive experience and desire to nurture new business startups is an excellent addition to our support services for emerging brands.

To meet Della on the 5th December please RSVP email to: jenni@fashion-enter.com 

Next Week: The House of Lords

Next Tuesday 20^th November our CEO Jenny Holloway will be speaking at the roundtable event entitled: ‘A Good Look: Fashion, Modern Slavery & Transparency’ at the House of Lords. Hosted by Baroness Young of Hornsey, the two-hour session will examine how brands can make the most of legislation and collaborate to become more ethical & compliant. @UKHouseofLords

 Graduate Fashion Foundation Reception

It seems Jenny is becoming a regular face in Westminster, last night she was mingling with the likes of Hilary Alexander, Nigel Lugg Chair ‪@UKFTorg and Caren Downie at the Graduate Fashion Foundation Reception at the Houses of Parliament. Best quote of the night: “UK production is under going a revival…revealing its highest figures since 2008, that’s apparel manufacturer’s best figures since 2014.” Nigel Lugg Chair.

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ITV at The Factory

Factory machinist Vali was interviewed and filmed by ITV yesterday (13 November) to discus the impact of ‪Brexit on not only the ‪garment ‪manufacturing industry but also on individual eastern European workers. Tune in to ITN’s ‘The Late Debate’ this Thursday 15th at 10.45pm to see what she had to say!

Apprenticeship Positions Available 

We are currently recruiting in-house for an Apprentice Merchandiser / Production Assistant and an Apprentice Pattern Room Assistant to find out more and apply please click on the links.
Positions with Mountain Warehouse and Lara Intimates are also still available click on the links for more information.

New Masterclass: 2-day TR Pattern Cutting Master Course

Following on from the popular TR Pattern Cutting Taster Session learners can progress onto the two-day Master Course.

“I have learnt A lot with a capital A! Claudette was amazing. She made the class really relaxing and easy to understand. Brilliant teacher!’ – Tamina  

To find out more and book please click here  

Masterclasses Coming Soon

Life and Business Coach Eric Gilston is back for one more masterclass before the year is out. This time he will be focusing on ‘Presentation Skills and How To Speak Confidently Anytime, Anywhere.’ The aim of this masterclass will ensure attendees will: look forward to making presentations, have minimal nerves about presenting, be confident about presenting and be in control of any equipment used. A fantastic skill to have indeed. Scheduled for Wednesday 5th December 11am – 1pm contact: events@fashioncapital.co.uk

The Design Process: How To Inspire our Customer with Leandra O’Sullivan