Proximity Sourcing WORKS!
24-03-2025
Newsletter 17th July 2024
Ex-CEO at ASOS and Matches Advocates UK Sourcing
Fashion-Enter Ltd’s CEO Jenny Holloway attended the Source Fashion trade show on Monday 15th July. The 3-day event exhibits and supports manufacturers from around the globe and hosts informative talks from industry experts and trend-led catwalk shows.
Jenny Holloway said: “It was great to visit Source London and see Nick Beighton on stage with Caryn Franklin, and to also hear from Joanna Mourant, Head of Product Legislation and Sustainability at Next. Caryn invited Nick to comment on proximity sourcing, he stated: “The P&L works, the agility works, there’s nothing faster than UK sourcing. It’s very important to the future of fashion to encourage more craft in the UK.”
Jenny added: “I also found the words from Joanna Mourant enlightening and it’s great to see there is emphasis on true sustainability.”
To read more about what was discussed at Source London tap here.
Kids Planet Place Another Order
Following on from Nick Beighton’s comments about proximity sourcing we are absolutely delighted to confirm that Kids Planet have placed another 2,000 unit order for 100% cotton bedsheets for their nurseries. Kids Planet is a family-owned, award-winning group of 195 nurseries across the UK.
Jenny comments: “Kids Planet have very high standards of ethics hence their new sourcing strategy to buy from the UK. All brands should be looking at this innovative approach because this dramatically reduces carbon footprint, and isn’t it fantastic to say; ‘Made Lovingly in the UK’. A big thank-you to Dave and Kim for their support from Kids Planet.”
FEL Featured on UKFT
FEL and its garment manufacturing services have been featured on the UKFT website. A big thank-you to Adam Mansell CEO and the UKFT team for all their support.
Tap here to visit the UKFT page on FEL.
High Demand for Repairs at North Face Climb Festival
Members of the FEL and United Repair Centre London team were at the North Face Climb Festival last week, 12 and 13th July. Held at Canary Wharf the team set up a repair station and were inundated with repair requests, completing over 70 repairs on the first day! The North Face organised festival included inspiring talks, film screenings and wall climbs that dropped into the Thames. The team were thrilled that the repair service was well utilised and promoted the repair / remake initiative.
Repairs and Upcycling on Fonthill Road
On the topic of repairs, yesterday we held our free Repair and Upcycle drop-in session at our shop, 113-115 Fonthill Road. Held on a monthly basis Leyla was kept busy throughout the day with a variety of requests and stitching support. This event is gratefully supported by Islington Council.
The next session will take place Tuesday 13th August
For those in need of a longer session of tuition and guidance please take a look at our 1-Day Beginners Upcycling Workshops at the FC Designer Workspace on the 9th and 16th August, these cost £30- and take place in a fully equipped training facility.
Free Business Plan Advice Via Zoom
Our free and informative Zoom masterclass on Crafting a Powerful Business Plan willtake place next Wednesday 24th July. Join us for this free 1-hour session starting at 10am to hear all the key points you need to include to ensure your business plan is investment ready.
Tap here to register for this masterclass, a Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date.
Summer Short Courses
Join us for 1 or 4-day courses and beef up your sewing and patterns skills this summer:
These are 1-day intermediate classes, if you are looking for beginner sessions we are running our popular 1-day Upcycle workshop and 4-day Stitching and Patterns classes taught by our experienced and friendly team.
To see all the summer courses on offer tap here.
Masterclasses and Short Courses
Stitching:
29th July – 1st Aug – 4-Day Beginners Stitching course – FC Designer Workspace – £100
Pattern Cutting:
29th July – 1st Aug – 4-Day Beginners Pattern Cutting course – FC Designer Workspace – £100
Repair and Upcycling Drop In:
13th Aug – Repair and Upcycling Drop In – FC Designer Collective shop – free
Upcycling for Beginners:
9th Aug – 1-Day Beginners Upcycling Workshop – FC Designer Workspace – £30
16th Aug – 1-Day Beginners Upcycling Workshop – FC Designer Workspace – £30
Gerber:
21 – 23 Aug – Gerber Accumark 3-Day Course for Beginners – Haringey campus – £499
Style3D Styleverse Innovation Centre:
Learn all about Style3D’s capabilities with us at the Styleverse Innovation Centre in Haringey. From devising your own avatars to creative 3D design that is accurate, efficient and a serious industry game changer. Come and see the technology in action, or book a learning session with us adapted to your level. For all interest in Style3D please scan the QR Code below.
Contact us: education@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 809 3311
Business Advice:
24th July – Crafting a Powerful Business Plan in the Fashion Industry – Free 1-hour masterclass online
Tap here for more dates and classes taking place throughout the summer.
Roll-on Courses:
Roll-on courses available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester:
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
If you are unemployed or low income (below £23,302.50), over 19-years-old, you could be eligible to join some of our courses for free. Email: education@fashion-enter.com to enquire.
This Week on FashionCapital…
Beyond Big Brands: Ethical and Independent Labels You Need to Know
And Finally…Are You 5R Ready?
The 5 Rs of Fashion:
– Reduce your stock holding by working with factories with low minimum order quantities or adopting on-demand production.
– Repurpose dead old stock, THE MOST lucrative opportunity for brands.
– Recycle where possible, albeit not always straightforward.
– Repair items, focusing on offering the right price point.
– Recommercialize to maximise resources.
FEL can help with all 5R’s contact thefactory@fashion-enter.com to enquire and find out more!
Until next time, have a great week.
From the Team at FashionCapital
