From FEL Fashion Studio to LFW Catwalk
15-10-2024
Newsletter 18th September 2024
Fashion Studio Items Take to the Catwalk
London Fashion Week is often touted as the place to ‘discover new talent’ and experience unbridled creativity, and yes, while this is still evident for SS25, there are brands that are providing that sweet spot of commercial appeal combined with a contemporary aesthetic. Creativity is a wonderful thing but brands do need to sell products to thrive. Step forward menswear brand Derrick. FEL’s Fashion Studio team have been working closely with him to develop his collections and his work is already gaining high profile recognition.
Fashion Studio Coordinator, Molly Partridge attended Derrick’s NEWGEN LFW catwalk presentation (pictured above and below) on The Strand, she said: “The show was incredibly atmospheric and a culmination of hard work from both Luke and the Studio team. Seeing the garments on the catwalk gave me a great sense of pride for our pattern cutters and machinists who assisted with the realisation of this Raincheck SS25 collection. Luke is a very gifted designer and we are overjoyed at the response to his work and success he is having, we are eagerly looking forward to what he designs next and how we can help bring these to life.”
Congratulations to Derrick, all of his designs, except for the knitwear, were proudly made at FEL’s Fashion Studio in north London. The team would also like to congratulate FC Designer Workspace resident Dreaming Eli (pictured below) on her sensuous LFW presentation.
To find out more about the Fashion Studio’s services tap here. FEL’s Fashion Studio is based in Haringey, London, with a Leicester site due to open at the Fashion Hub very soon.
(FC Designer Workspace staff and residents with Elisa (centre) founder of Dreaming Eli)
To get in touch email: thefashionstudio@fashion-enter.com
Next Week: 3D Tech Fest
Now in its fifth year, 3D Tech Fest, presented by Alvanon, is a free, online event that discusses a range of topics centring on The Physical-Digital Evolution. Taking place from Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th September, join 3D Tech Fest each morning to hear from industry professionals. On day 1, Fashion-Enter Ltd’s CEO, Jenny Holloway, will be speaking about manufacturing innovation and FEL’s inspiring HOPE-FX project.
This insightful event is free to join, please register at: www.3DTechFest.com
FEL at ASBCI Autumn Conference
FEL Founder and CEO, Jenny Holloway, has also been invited to speak at the ASBCI Autumn Conference next month. Titled ‘Artificial Intelligence in Fashion’, Jenny will join representatives from ASOS, Insider Trends, The Fashion Guild, Recomme and others, to present their knowledge on how AI is already revolutionising the industry, driving innovation, and creating competitive advantages. Taking place 16th October in Halifax, to find out more and register interest tap here.
Upskill Your Digital Expertise
For those looking to upskill we are running 3-day courses in Gerber AccMark and Style3D. Both courses are aimed at beginners and are taught step-by-step in small groups at FEL’s north London HQ. For those wanting to learn about Style3D there is the added bonus of gaining a FREE trial license for @style3d_official. The demand for digital skills is rapidly growing and the fashion sector is crying out for knowledgeable industry professionals.
23rd – 25th Sept – 3-Day Style3D Course for Beginners
1st – 3rd Oct – Gerber Accumark for Beginners
Join Fashion Hub’s Skills Bootcamp
Do you need more garment construction knowledge? Then you might want to consider attending a Skills Bootcamp in Garment Production Techniques at FEL’s new Fashion Hub in Leicester.
Skills Bootcamps are flexible 4-week courses. They equip individuals with sector specific skills essential for their business or career development.
Interested? Please contact divya@fashion-enter.com to find out more
Fashion Hub, Phoenix House, 2nd Floor, 1 King Street, Leicester, LE1 6RN.
Final Call for the Level 3 Fashion & Business Course
If you have just left school and are veering towards the fashion industry then our Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice, Fashion Design and Business has a few places remaining. The course introduces students to all aspects of the industry from design and make to marketing and sales.
To find out more and to sign up for this 1-year course, email: lan@fashion-enter.com
Masterclasses and Courses
Roll-on courses:
Available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester:
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
Stitching:
21st Sept – Saturday Stitching Club – Make a Versatile Bag – FC Designer Workspace – £30
19th Oct – Saturday Stitching Club – Creating a Dress (Intermediate) – FC Designer Workspace – £30
Repair and Upcycling Drop In:
15th Oct – Repair and Upcycle Drop-In – FC Designer Collective shop – Free
Business Advice and Support:
25th Sept – Mastering Apparel Quality Control: Ensuring Excellence from Fabric to Final Product – Free Zoom masterclass
Gerber Accumark
1st – 3rd Oct – Gerber Accumark for Beginners – Haringey campus – £499
Style3D:
23rd – 25th Sept – 3-Day Style3D Course for Beginners – Styleverse Innovation Centre Haringey campus – £199
For those interested in Style3D please scan the QR Code below.
Contact us: education@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 809 3311
This Week on FashionCapital…
(Ancuta Sarca, SS25 pictured above, uses recycled and upcycled materials)
Fashion Brands Need to Wake Up As Extended Producer Responsibility Gets Real
And Finally
Don’t forget to join our free 1-hour Zoom masterclass next Wednesday. Led by our esteemed Garment Technologist, Sonia Watson, she will discuss the importance of quality control processes integral to the apparel manufacturing journey. From the inspection of raw materials to the final product checks. Learn how to implement effective quality control procedures at every stage. Tap here to register and a Zoom link will be emailed at a closer date.
Until next time, have a great week.
From the Team at FashionCapital
