FashionCapital Newsletter – 13th December 2017
19-07-2025
Dear all,
Welcome to our new website and newsletter, we aim to provide effective industry support whether you need advice, production services or perhaps want to upskill in the fashion sector – all of our latest news, events, courses and more are announced right here in our weekly newsletter – so don’t miss out!
Masterclasses for the New Year
We have a series of masterclasses scheduled for the New Year that will provide gems of information and tips to ensure your fashion business is prepared and on the road to success. First up on Thursday 11th January from 10.00am – 12.00pm FashionCapital will host a workshop on ’10 x Steps To Building a Brand’. Led by Marketing Consultant and former Global Marketing Director of Monsoon Accessorize, Tracey Parks-Taylor will provide the key steps you need to be taking to ensure you succeed where many creative businesses fail.
£40+ VAT with 20% discount and priority access to FashionCapital members.
3 Day VetiGraph Course This January
UpSkill in the New Year with our three-day VetiGraph course held at the Fashion Technology Academy in North London. Scheduled for 22nd, 23rd and 24th January VetiGraph creates accurate first patterns and simplifies the grading process.
To find out more and apply click here
Job Opportunity Available for a Stitching Academy Graduate
Fashion Formula based in London NW10 7AX is looking for a Part Time Machinist to operate proficiently:
- a flat stitch and
- 3-5 thread overlocker.
- hours of work are on an ad-hoc basis but I would expect anything from 3-20 hours per week depending on work load.
Items to be sewn:
- Tea towels
- Aprons
- Cushions
- Blankets
- Tote Bags
- Other home products
Wages – TBC but competitive
For contact details go to: https://www.fashion-
Featured FashionCapital Member: Kotys
This week we feature launch brand Kotys and talk to co-founder
Otilia Balica on how she tackled a gap in the workwear market and sourced the services of FashionCapital to create her British made brand.
To read more about this brand click here
FashionCapital Journalist Kate Farley Packs A Punch
Our weekly trend and brand watch reporter Kate Farley has been causing a social media storm with her latest Facebook video. Kate has Cerebral Palsy, a lifetime physical disability, affecting all four of her limbs and yet she refuses to let this get in the way of her fashion career or her physical fitness – as you can see in this inspirational boxing video posted virally by Level Fitness. The video has received over a million views! Go Kate! To read about Kate and her story click here.
In the News This Week:
How I Grew A Traditional Business in A Modern World
A Brexit Breakthrough – Now For The Hard Bit
5 Biggest Fears About Our Careers This Year
FCFabricStudio Swatch of the Week
Finally our fabric swatch of the week courtesy of the FCFabricStudio.com is a black and white printed 100% silk with a simple but striking floral design. Perfect to work with whatever the season. Available online at the FCFabricStudio at £8- a metre.
Until next time, have a great week from all the team at www.fashioncapital.co.uk
