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FashionCapital Newsletter
10th January 2018

Dear all,

LFW Men’s

Last weekend London Fashion Week descended on the capital with its ‘men’s’ edition. While the schedule was low on ‘big names’ the focus was very much on diversity and new, emerging talent in the sector. Highlights included Alex Mullins, Christopher Raeburn and Charles Jeffery. Click here for daily reports. A big thank-you to reporters Sophie Lau and India Hunnikin.

Jenni & James Update

Last week we mentioned that our Development Director Jenni Sutton and her fiancée James were featured in the ‘Evening Standard’ after James was threatened with deportation after a paperwork error.

Jenni comments: “I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone for their kind words and support following the news my partner James was about to be deported last week! Due to the media coverage we have now been able to communicate with the Home Office and have received further legal advice ensuring this does not happen! Thank you to Jenny and Fashion Enter for not only the letter of support needed as part of our new application but the emotional support and understanding at this very testing time!”

Derry Designer Business Start Up Programme

Yesterday 15 local, Derry designers pitched their brand concept to an industry panel that included our very own Jenny Holloway.

“Wow! The designers in Derry (Ireland) are flying! The panel reviewed 15 new and emerging designers and one attribute clearly shined through – TALENT! Today we announce the winners who will be coming to the bright lights of London town in February!” Jenny Holloway

Read more about this programme here

‘Quality Fast Fashion’ Talk

Our very own CEO, Jenny Holloway, will be the guest speaker at The Textile Institutes ‘Quality Fast Fashion’ Roy Godden Lecture at the Rootstein Hopkins Space at the London College of Fashion on Tuesday 16th January 2018 – 6.30pm.

To book your place email: billbohm@textileinstitute.org this lecture is free for students, £5 for Textile Institute members and £10 for non-members.

Education & Employer-Provider Partnerships

On the 7th February, Jenny Holloway will be heading up to Leeds as a guest speaker at the UCL Institute of Education – Joint Conference. She will be one of twelve speakers discussing the topic of ‘building a robust technical education system through regional and national employer-provider partnerships.’

Masterclasses This Month

Tomorrow, Thursday 11^th January from 10am – 12pm former Global Marketing Director of Monsoon Accessorize, Tracey Parks-Taylor, will host a workshop on the 10 essential steps in running a label successfully. Click here to book.

“I have learnt how to see my brand much more as a whole and to plan strategically. It is so easy to just think about the garments and lose sight of the whole picture. Really useful talk, lots of information.” – Alice, former masterclass attendee.

Sampling Masterclass

Thursday 25th January 2018 from 11am – 12pm Fashion Capital will host a masterclass on the sampling process and the stages to create your collection with experienced professional Sue Mee Maudsley. To find out more and book click here.

This masterclass will be followed with a tour of the Factory and Fashion Studio.

Continuous Professional Development with Maggie Stott

Production pattern making is often side-lined by the more glamorous sounding creative pattern making, but the reality is, the production pattern is the real star.

To find out more about this Production Pattern Cutting CPD course with leading expert Maggie please click here.

Telestia Creator – CAD Software Pattern Cutting & Design Course

A creative design & pattern cutting software course for industry professionals commencing Monday 26th February 2018. To find out more click here.

Introducing: Foxology

Dawn Foxall has worked as Pattern Tutor at Fashion Enter since January 2017 while additionally developing her own sustainable, knitwear label: Foxology. Read all about it here.

In the News…

Upfront Tax Burden – Time To Look at Options Closer to Home

London Fashion Week Men’s January 2018 – Street Style

Modern Day Slavery Alive & Well in Garment Manufacturing…But It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way

FC Fabric Studio Swatch of the Week: Inspired by all the bold checks on show at LFWMen’s we have picked out this check printed polyester available now at £4.50 a metre.

FC Member of Week: Margo Carlo London

Margo Carlo is a London based luxury womenswear brand with a core ethos to bring back glamorous design and classical cut, delivered in a modern style. Margo Carlo designs are created from the finest silks with an exceptionally soft feel, which are constructed into timeless garments by couture seamstresses at the Fashion Studio in London. Just launched – the Margo Carlo London website click here to view.

That’s all this week, until next time we wish you a fantastic week.

The team at FashionCapital.

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