Fashion’s Future – People, Planet & Prosperity

02-07-2020

FashionCapital Newsletter

16th May 2018

Dear all,

Happy #NationalNumeracyDay!

Maths isn’t usually associated with fashion however you’d be surprised how key Maths skills come into play at almost every stage of development. From those crucial pattern and fit measurements, effective costings, product pricing and logistics, to the company accounts expenses and budgets. That’s why our CEO Jenny Holloway strongly supports STEM skill teaching (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at school level and is a member of Haringey’s STEM Expert Panel as well as EEF, The Manufacturers’ Organisation, Employment and Skills Policy Committee.

#MathsIsAllAroundUs

Sustainability in Fashion

Leading figures from the global fashion industry gathered in Copenhagen for the 2-day annual Fashion Summit (15^th/16^th May) to discuss a hot industry topic – ‘sustainability in fashion’. Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark is patron of the 2018 Summit and has been since 2009, she met and talked with exhibitors and additionally gave a key speech on the importance of implementing strategies to ensure positive change for all.

“The fashion industry has a goal, to transform the way we produce, market and consume fashion. It is an ambitious and complex goal and it is absolutely essential that we achieve it. Essential for people, planet and prosperity – our future.” – Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark. (Pictured above with Summit exhibitors image courtesy of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.)

Closer to home the latest exhibition at the V&A in London explores the very complex relationship between fashion and the natural world. It clearly and visually represents our fashion history and how the industry needs to implement change to tackle the many environmental issues head on. Click here to read FashionCapital’s review of this exhibition.

See You At Make It British Live – Next Week

Make it British Live! 23rd & 24th May at The Old Truman Brewery, London is almost upon us. Fashion Enter will have a stand showcasing all the production and training that we do and Jenny Holloway will be speaking on ‘What ethical garment production really means!’ on the 24th at 3.15pm.

Click here to register – it’s free.

Royal Wedding Fabric Competition!

In the spirit of the Royal Wedding we have some navy stretch crepe fabric up for grabs! To be in with a chance read the info below. @FCFabricStudio

Jenny at FESPA Berlin

Yesterday Jenny Holloway spoke at FESPA Global Print Expo on ethical garment production along with combining the importance of fast track print production for today’s designers.

“It was fantastic to speak at this leading industry event,” Jenny said. “I also met up with Liana, Director of Telestia, at FESPA. We have discussed how we are going to open the Telestia Academy here in London! Exciting times ahead indeed.”

Visit to Letterkenny Ireland

A busy week for Jenny, she was also over in Ireland speaking to students at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT), about what we do here at FashionCapital and sister company Fashion Enter, and how the industry can operate in an ethical and transparent manner.

GDPR Data Protection – New Regulations

We will soon be emailing you our Privacy Notice which tells you what you need to know about how we handle your data in line with the changes that come into effect on 25th May 2018. For more information click here.

Masterclasses and Courses Coming Soon

The popular Gerber AccuMark V10 for Beginners three-day course has new dates for June and September.

A series of one-day courses coming soon includes:

An Introduction to Pattern Cutting:

– Constructing a Skirt Block

– Skirt Adaptations

– Constructing a Bodice Block

Absolute Beginners Stitching Course

Intermediate Stitching Course – Constructing a Skirt/Trouser

Advanced Stitching Course

And the TR Pattern Cutting Taster Course are all taking place over June and July, to find out more details and to book please click here.

Please note with some of these courses a 10% discount will be applied if follow-on sessions are booked.

Big Thanks to Eric

Eric Gilson, Life & Business Coach brought his motivational tips and strategies into FashionCapital HQ last Thursday and proved a big hit with his packed audience. Jo Price, Senior Lecturer at the FTA commented: “I was a little sceptical at first I did wonder how this man might inspire me but after 10 minutes of Eric speaking I was hooked.” Eric managed to leave the entire group feeling moved, motivated and inspired and ready to discover their purpose, to positively move forward and unleash the passion within.

His next Masterclass will take place on the 19^th July more on this soon.

To read Eric’s advice articles visit the FashionCapital Advice & Supportsection.

Royal Wedding Fever!

The latest data from the retail specialists Springboard reveals that the Royal Wedding is set to boost retail sales across the UK by an estimated £195.5 million [+0.2% uplift] by the end of August. And that’s not all, as wedding season gains momentum thoughts turn to ‘what to wear’ and we have some gorgeous fabrics to create the perfect outfit from navy blue stretch crepe to romantic floral print scuba. Available now at the FCFabricStudio.com

This Week on FashionCapital.co.uk

Two top tip articles on the FTA this week from gaining the most out of Linked-In to the importance of understanding and implementing SEO to promote your website.

Amal Clooney made a shimmering floral statement at this year’s Met Gala in a Richard Quinn designcreated right here in London at his Peckham studio.

One designer intrinsically linked to the super models was Azzedine Alaia, his second skin, figure flaunting dresses not only showed off their statuesque bodies but also made them feel fabulous. Now you can see why at Azzedine Alaia: The Couturier at The Design Museum.

Elsewhere Kate Farley discovers the must-have shapes, style and frames of sunglasses for the season.