FashionCapital Newsletter
28th February 2018

Dear all,

This week the FashionCapital newsletter centres on ‘bravery’ – making that first move, trying something new, being taken out of your comfort zone and staying true to your principles.

How apt that our very own CEO, Jenny Holloway, is a firm believer of overcoming your fears to make a stand on what you believe. This ethos is carried through across the entire company.

However, tomorrow at 4pm (Thursday 1^st March) Jenny will take on a very brave personal challenge. One of Jenny’s closest friends Amanda has a daughter, Lydia, who was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 10 years old. Lydia then went into remission, however, recently she has sadly relapsed at the age of 16. Jenny is therefore about to do something, we think, very brave and admirable, to once again raise money for Lydia and the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group. Jenny will shave her head and donate her hair to Little Princess Trust. Please support Jenny raise money for the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group who not only ensure children and teenagers receive the best possible treatment and care but also fund and support vital research.

Watch Jenny talk about the challenge via a short You Tube video here.

To donate, however small, visit Jenny’s MyDonate page here.

“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”

Working With Leicester

As we announced late last year LLEP (Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Area) will continue to work Fashion Enter on a series of workshops and training with the local garment manufacturers to improve their productivity and efficiency.

We hope this is just the start of a long lasting relationship; there’s so much potential in the area with 1,500 companies employing over 9,500. The region is set for major growth, as it’s the only area in UK that’s basically got the lot! Fabric spinning and printing all occurs in Leicester. Perfectly integrated for retailers to buy in dockets of newness with 2-4 weeks lead-time.

On Tuesday 27 March Jenny Holloway will deliver the ‘Improving Profitability’ workshop in Leicester. This workshop will prepare Fashion and Textiles manufacturers to improve business profitability through efficiency in processes, improving productivity, effective use of resources and accurate costings. Places at the workshop are free for Leicester and Leicestershire-based fashion and textile manufacturers. To find out more click here.

Fashion Enter Expands Across the UK

Yes, it’s true, as reported in last weeks Drapers. We are now taking a brave step forward and looking to expand in different locations. We have now formulated Galaxius which is ethical, transparent, performance related pay system installed in the factory that is a win win for everyone. We now have a solid foundation to expand. Production is coming back to the UK and now we are ready!

(Image right: Shailina Parti from Jigsaw with former MLA and mayor of Derry City and Strabane district council Elisha McCallion at the FC Fashion MeetUp earlier this month.)

We are currently looking at possible sites in Londonderry, thanks to Derry City & Strabane District Council for being so encouraging. Exciting times ahead!