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Each month FashionCapital features the very latest industry related competitions; from career advancement opportunities to just-for-fun giveaways check out this section and try your luck. Want to run a competition with FashionCapital then contact the... |
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FashionCapital is home to a diverse group of people in the fashion industry. Learn more about the different sectors of the industry by taking an in-depth look at our people profiles, including designers, manufacturers, retailers and auxiliary services... |
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fly-on-the wall in a fashion business? Well now’s your chance! Read the blogs of our select FashionCapital members and experience all their highs & lows and reflective opinions from the comfort... |
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The presszone is here to promote your company across the UK and beyond. Discover the latest company news & press releases in this section that includes new product/brand launches, information on shows and key industry developments, there is a wealth... |
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Present and future trends covering all market sectors.
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Menswear
Reviews, reports and trend insights into the menswear market.
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Key Trends Summary
Welcome to our new Key Trend Summary. In this section of trends FashionCapital will provide an overview of the main fashion indicators for you to easily review. Caroline Shaw has provided theme direction for four fashion statements each season in terms... |
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All the latest news, reviews, trends and info from the highly inspirational London Fashion Week.
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The learning zone is here to support and advise those that want to establish a career in the fashion industry, whether at school, post-graduate or graduate level. There is information on the finest courses from UK based HE/FE colleges and universities;... |
Workshops/Seminars
You can’t afford to make mistakes in fashion. One of the hardest elements of being a fashion designer and producing collections is the enormous on-costs before you start selling and making your fortune! Collections have to be researched; fabric... |
Learning Profiles
Take a look at the diverse range of students currently on fashion courses today!
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Delivery Day
FashionCapital & Fashion Enter has a highly talented and experienced group of guest speakers that travel the country educating students on the real life highs and lows of working in the fashion industry. Read on to gain exclusive information... |
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FE & HE fashion courses
There are many ways to start your own business in fashion with many deciding to enter via Higher Education and Further Education. Higher education (often abbreviated "HE") is education provided by universities, vocational universities such... |
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Welcome to the re launch of FashionCapital – the leading UK fashion portal.
FashionCapital aims to provide a one-stop online support resource for all areas of the Clothing and Fashion industry. Established in 2001 FashionCapital has a wealth... |
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Retail
Retail - the selling of goods to consumers combines many different levels from conglomerate high street retailers to independent boutiques. Here you can find news, views, advice and information relating to the current retail market.
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Manufacturing
Essential manufacturing information, news, views and advice.
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Design
Design – the field of design incorporates trends, forecasting, illustration, line drawings, market research (including comparative and directional shopping) and a host of other fields. There are a wide cross section of clothing and textile events... |
Auxialry Services
Auxiliary Services – the traditional term for support services to the fashion industry. The development of technology, globalised production and the market for fashion itself has led to an array of new services with particular demand for patterns,... |
Technology
Technology – there are constantly new developments in technology throughout the Fashion Universe which revolutionises the workings of the fashion industry, for example, the introduction of CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing)... |
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Buildings and Equipment
Buildings and Equipment – the physical assets and infrastructure that the fashion industry requires to operate. Includes property, premises, plant, machinery, parts, I.T. hardware...
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Warehousing
The third party logistics sector has become increasingly competitive. No matter how large or small the contract using third party logistics provides cost effective solutions and flexibility. This includes warehousing and all its associated services. Here... |
Business Information
Business Information – fashion is an industry with its own idiosyncrasies but business is business, whatever field you operate in. Includes start-up advice, business planning, statutory requirements, marketing tips and much more.
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Business Support Organisations
Business Support Organisations – the fashion universe features many constellations of interests, specialisms and market sectors. Includes service suppliers, public bodies, NGOs, associations, societies…
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Fashion Directory
Fashion Directory – there are thousands of organisations that collate together to provide products and services for the fashion industry. FashionCapital continually updates and amends the directory to provide you with the latest information on sourcing... |
Import/Export
Import/Export – global markets and supply chains are an economic reality, but so is the fact that regulations create real operational difficulties. Includes tariffs and quotas, customs paperwork, best practice…
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Logistics
Logistics – getting "the right goods to the right place at the right time" is easier said than done and requires the well conceived strategies, tactics and operations. Includes packaging, shipping, warehousing, transportation, best practice…... |
Shipping
Shipping provides the physical process of transporting goods from A to B and in this case by sea. Shipping methods have costs, policies and regulations that need to be taken into account here we take a look at the rates involved along with information... |
Transport
When transporting goods nationally or internationally there are several options to ensure that the right products arrive at the right place in accordance with the "Ps" of Marketing. Here we take a look transporting garments ready for retail,... |
Management and Optimisation
Management and Optimisation – successful businesses make the best use of their resources. Optimisation seeks a configuration that maximises potential, management then seeks to fulfil that potential. Includes theory, practice…
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Packaging and Waste
Packaging and Waste – goods must be packaged both for transport and for sale. Efficient packaging cuts costs through the supply chain and minimises the environmental impact of waste. Includes products, materials, recycling…
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Processing and Pre-Retail
Processing and Pre-Retail – logistics gets the product on sale, processing and pre-retail ensure it looks good and is packaged correctly. This is an area no retailer can afford to overlook. Includes technical advice, best practice…
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Sourcing
Sourcing – an activity that has grown in importance as supply chains have stretched and cost pressures have intensified. The demand for Fast Fashion has made it even more complex. Includes country profiles, supplier specialities…
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Legislation – all business activity is governed by law and the task of compliance is made even more difficult by the frequent addition of new pieces of legislation and the revision of existing rules.
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Ethical Trading
Ethical Trading – the fashion industry has always been one of the main targets of the ethical trading movement. Improvements in labour standards and the promotion of fair trade are its main goals.
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Social Corporate Responsibility
Social Corporate Responsibility – the concept behind SCR is that companies have a duty of care to society in general, not just employees and shareholders. This widened scope includes the environment and local communities.
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International Trading Regime
International Trading Regime – the World Trading Organisation (WTO) is responsible for creating and upholding the rules that govern international trade. Member nations agree these rules after protracted (and difficult) negotiations.
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Environmental – the consensus on the man-made causes of climate change and the environmental impact of industrial growth means that all companies must seek to "green" their business or face the consequences from consumers.
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Each month FashionCapital features the very latest industry related competitions; from career advancement opportunities to just-for-fun giveaways check out this section and try your luck. Want to run a competition with FashionCapital then contact the... |
Profiles
FashionCapital is home to a diverse group of people in the fashion industry. Learn more about the different sectors of the industry by taking an in-depth look at our people profiles, including designers, manufacturers, retailers and auxiliary services... |
Blogs
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a fly-on-the wall in a fashion business? Well now’s your chance! Read the blogs of our select FashionCapital members and experience all their highs & lows and reflective opinions from the comfort... |
Press Zone
The presszone is here to promote your company across the UK and beyond. Discover the latest company news & press releases in this section that includes new product/brand launches, information on shows and key industry developments, there is a wealth... |
Archive
The latest news and features from FashionCapital - click the Item Title to read more.
... |
Trends
Present and future trends covering all market sectors.
... |
Key Trends Summary
Welcome to our new Key Trend Summary. In this section of trends FashionCapital will provide an overview of the main fashion indicators for you to easily review. Caroline Shaw has provided theme direction for four fashion statements each season in terms... |
Moodboards
During the design process designers will be influenced by the eclectic mix of the world around them. By providing a diverse range of moodboards FashionCapital aims to provide innovation and true inspiration. Please use these beautiful moodboards as... |
Colour
Colour is an integral part of each designer’s collection and with each moodboard created by FashionCapital is an exclusive colour palette to aid you further - each colour theme has been provided with a Pantone reference number.
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Silhouete
As part of the design process a designer will review literally thousands of images. The silhouettes section aims to provide a key trend service that shows the strongest key shapes for the coming season.
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Fabrics
An overview of fabric swatches and forthcoming textile trends.
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Menswear
Reviews, reports and trend insights into the menswear market.
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London Fashion Week
All the latest news, reviews, trends and info from the highly inspirational London Fashion Week.
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Learning
The learning zone is here to support and advise those that want to establish a career in the fashion industry, whether at school, post-graduate or graduate level. There is information on the finest courses from UK based HE/FE colleges and universities;... |
Workshops/Seminars
You can’t afford to make mistakes in fashion. One of the hardest elements of being a fashion designer and producing collections is the enormous on-costs before you start selling and making your fortune! Collections have to be researched; fabric... |
Learning Profiles
Take a look at the diverse range of students currently on fashion courses today!
... |
Delivery Day
FashionCapital & Fashion Enter has a highly talented and experienced group of guest speakers that travel the country educating students on the real life highs and lows of working in the fashion industry. Read on to gain exclusive information... |
Career Advice
Useful advice from a broad range of industry professionals.
... |
FE & HE fashion courses
There are many ways to start your own business in fashion with many deciding to enter via Higher Education and Further Education. Higher education (often abbreviated "HE") is education provided by universities, vocational universities such... |
Business
If you’re in need of some information on how to run your business successfully then you have come to the right place! The business section covers all the key skills you need to run a thriving company including features on funding/grants, marketing,... |
| Business Directory |
Start Ups
Nobody plans to fail but many fail to plan. Make sure you are not guilty of this common error when you start your business and ensure you review and assess your business concept and business plan before you even start up. Here at FashionCapital we offer... |
Top Tips
Short, sharp sound bites giving you the best help in the simplest format. Topics covered include funding/grants, PR and promotion, IT and technology and much, much more.
... |
BSO & Useful links
There are numerous Business Support Organisations out there to help you and this is where you can discover the best one for you.
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BSO Network
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Our local Network
(Croydon)
Our local Network
(Barking & Dagenham)
... |
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