FEL Makes The 2025 Drapers Shortlist
08-10-2025
Newsletter 8th October 2025
FEL’s Drapers Journey Continues!
(Drapers Fashion Supplier of the Year Award at FEL’s factory last year)
In 2024 Fashion-Enter Ltd was truly celebrated and recognised with, not one, but two Drapers Awards, for Sustainable Fashion Champion and Fashion Supplier of the Year respectively. Fast forward to the present day and the team are thrilled to have made the shortlist once again – in the Fashion Supplier of the Year 2025 category. This is a fantastic achievement for the FEL team and an endorsement that we are forging the right path within the industry. The Drapers Awards ceremony will be held in central London on 12th November, best of luck to all the businesses involved.
FEL Joins UK-Ghana Garments & Textiles Roadshow 2025
Last week, 1st October 2025, FEL proudly participated in the high-level Dialogue on Driving UK-Ghana Trade Growth in the Garments Sector, held in London as part of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) Garments & Textiles Roadshow 2025. Represented by our CEO, Jenny Holloway, FEL joined key stakeholders, industry leaders, and UK-based fashion buyers to explore strategic trade opportunities between the UK and Ghana’s growing textile and apparel sector.
This was followed by a Capacity Building Seminar at FEL’s North London headquarters, offering the delegates from Ghana an in-depth tour of our state-of-the-art factory facilities.
Tap here for more on this story.
LaundRe & Reskinned Visit
Jenny Holloway, Beth Davy-Day and Claire Solley from FEL felt inspired and encouraged by their visit to LaundRe and Reskinned yesterday, 7th October. Hosted by Salli Deighton, (big thanks to Salli), it was fantastic to see LaundRe’s state-of-the-art sustainable denim finishing facility in action. Reskinned provides pre-loved fashion resale, repurpose and recycle services and we are looking forward to future collaborations with both companies.
Talking Real Change at the 2025 ASBCI Conference
Next week, our Founder and CEO Jenny Holloway will bring industry realities to the fore and challenge attendees to take responsibility for implementing lasting change at the 2025 ASBCI Conference. Taking place on 16th October 2025 at the University of Manchester, this pivotal conference, Fashion’s Future: Sustainable, Scalable, Profitable. How Do We Get There?, will spotlight the very real challenge of achieving lasting, transformative change across the entire fashion value chain.
FEL at Fashion17
Thank you to MP Stella Creasy and Fashion17 for inviting FEL to take part in their fashion business fair last Saturday 4th October. The event was full of inspirational, local businesses and attendees.
FEL Production Coordinator, Nivetha Thirumoorthy said: “The event went really well! We met some local and up-and-coming designers who could potentially become Studio clients. We also had the opportunity to speak with board members from Fashion Roundtable and explain how we work, which was great. Additionally, we connected with some suppliers whom we can recommend to our clients for future sourcing.
“Stella Creasy did a fantastic job organising the event — everything ran smoothly and was very well put together.”
Welcome to FEL’s New Social Media Coordinator
The FEL / FC team warmly welcome Hannah into the fold as FEL’s Social Media Coordinator. Introducing herself Hannah said:
“I am a creative individual that loves to read and paint, with interests in film and fashion. I recently graduated from University with a Bachelor’s in Communications, specialising in Marketing and Corporate Screen Production. In Australia, I previously worked in the tourism sector, promoting a range of products within Western Australia including ferries to Rottnest Island and cruises around the Kimberley region.
“I am especially excited for the hands-on element this role offers and for the opportunity to collaborate and create within the community and fashion industry.”
Small Business Series: Meet the Founder
Join Grow London Local in bringing together Black and ethnic minority founders from across London – connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, share insights from your journey and get help with the challenges of running your own small business. In this session, learn about the power of community in business and the importance of building networks and communities to help your business grow.
The Wednesday 29th October edition will feature guest speakers:
Dr Chinedu Agwu, CEO and founder of BioSci Toolkit
Ryan Panchoo, founder of Borough 22 Doughnuts
Taking place 12pm-2pm (with optional networking until 3pm) at The Africa Centre, 66 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 0BL
Spaces are limited – to find out more and book your place tap here.
New Short Courses This Autumn
We have a new autumn schedule of 1, 2 or 3 day courses available at the FC Designer Workspace in Finsbury Park. Take your pick from corset making, draping and fashion illustration taught by the inspirational, designer John Herrera.
Courses Workshops and Masterclasses
Roll-on courses:
Available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester.
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
Fashion Illustration:
30th October – 2-Day Fashion Illustration for Beginners – FC Designer Workspace – £90 + eventbrite fee
Introduction to Draping
8th November – Introduction to Draping – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
Corset Making:
25th October – Saturday Introduction to Corset Making – FC Designer Workspace – £45 – eventbrite fee
27th – 29th October – 3-Day Corset Making for Beginners – FC Designer Workspace – £135 + eventbrite fee
Repair & Upcycling:
28th October – Free Repair and Upcycling Drop-In – FC Designer Collective shop – free
For all course enquiries contact: education@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 809 3311
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And Finally…Never a dull moment at FEL!
At the FTA Leicester Skills Bootcamp is underway and the team have also welcomed an individual from HMPS Leicester on the Level 1 stitching course to make teddy bears. Over at the FC Designer Workspace in Islington the “Threads of Elegance: Conserving the Legacy of Beale & Inman Tailors” project is now into its 4th week alongside stitching and pattern courses and free Repair Drop in sessions at the shop. While in Haringey, Caroline has resumed her Factory Uncovered tours – this week welcoming students all the way from Eckerd College in Florida.
Until next time, have a great week.
From the Team at FashionCapital/Fashion-Enter Ltd
