Topshop reveals the looks of Autumn Winter 2011

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:16:50 GMT

Topshop has launched four new looks for Autumn Winter 2011 with its New Mod, Prim and Polished, Glam Underground and Bavaria collections.

New Mod is an updated and feminine take on the rebellious dressing of the teddyboys of the 1960s. Modern twists elevate sleek tailoring and clean shapes; slim cigarette trousers in a sapphire jacquard come in the season’s essential ankle-skimming length and a simple t-shirt shape comes in panels of monochrome silk. Be prepared for the unexpected as hybrid garments become key; a royal blue wool crombie has soft black leather sleeves whilst the classic sweatshirt is luxurious with faux fur sleeves. Prints are bold with polka dots and window pane checks splashed across chiffons and silks, whilst colour blocking features in 'Dad' sweaters with the occasional punky motif. A much more hourglass silhouette takes over from that of the boyish with semi bodycon dresses celebrating the waist and skirts predominantly in pencil or mid-calf length.

Mixing elements of the laid-back 60s with a neater finish from the 40s post-war Britain, Prim and Polished is an eclectic dressing-up box of girly vintage-inspired pieces. Dresses are ladylike in pretty florals and ditsy prints, appearing in a classic tea dress or drop-waist shift shape and look newest in mid-calf length. Again, skirts are longer in length, sometimes pleated or with side slits and look prim when worn with feminine peter pan blouses buttoned to the neck. Pretty detailing such as petal cutouts around the neckline, lace inserts and contrasting panelling create interest whilst elegant beading on dainty pouch handbags finish off the look. Colour is important; tapered trousers come in jade or tangerine and bright prints appear throughout, whilst the overall silhouette is soft and feminine.

Glam Underground draws inspiration from the 1970s, dismissing any grunge from the decade for an all-out glamorous and rockstar look. Faux fur is key to this trend and the bigger and brighter the better; an oversized shaggy coat comes in fluoro pink, a sleek faux-fur stole in amethyst has pompoms and a mini skirt is made from amber-coloured feathers. Casual garments are given the luxe treatment; a simple black parka with a thick glossy black faux fur lining, skinny jeans are given a hi-tech coating and boxy silk shirts are elevated with all-over beading. Footwear and accessories are flamboyant with stack-heel ankle boots covered in silver glitter and oxblood velvet clutch bags with gold jacquard panels. Emeralds and magentas interspersed with shimmering gold and silvers make up a jewellery-box colour palette.

With rich folkloric inspiration being key, Bavaria, is a modern and distinctly luxurious take on keeping warm this winter. Outerwear is functional whilst indulgent; a khaki parka has faux fur sleeves and a gilet is extra long and made from patchwork sheepskin. Cable and Aran knits are chunky and oversized to defend against the cold, and a usually floaty smock dress or blouse comes in a cosy heavy velvet. Handcrafted touches add texture and appear throughout with detailed embroidery on yokes and beadwork on accessories.

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About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion with a wide range of petite clothing, dresses and jeans through to jackets, swimwear, bags, shorts and make up.

Topshop was the first fashion retailer to show on schedule at London Fashion Week in September 2005 when it presented its own acclaimed in-house design collection Unique (created in 2001). Subsequent partnerships with international boutiques as far flung as Tokyo and LA followed and Topshop continues to grow its reputation for supporting exciting new talent.

Topshop announces instore summer campaign

Tue, 31 May 2011 16:53:37 GMT

Topshop has announced it will be holding a number of summer-holiday-themed instore promotions in June. The promotions will take place in the Oxford Circus, Manchester Armdale, Dublin Stephen’s Green and Liverpool stores.

The activities will include a 'Create Your Own Postcard' pop-up and a frozen yoghurt stand from Frae in selected stores. Dazed Digital will be also be hosting 'Fashion Photography in the Digital Age' workshops.

Visitors to the four stores during the promotional period* will be able to create their own 'Wish You Were At Topshop' postcard. Following a complimentary styling session and make-up touch-up, a photo will be taken with an iPad 2 against a summer-holiday-themed backdrop, with the option to choose one of several Instagram** filters to change the look and feel of the image.

Once the perfect image has been captured on camera, customers can then upload their image straight onto their Facebook page and Topshop's own gallery, allowing them to share the photo with friends. There will also be the option to print out the postcard to keep. Plus, customers will be able to ‘LIKE’ Topshop on Facebook, where they’ll then have the opportunity to enter a competition to win a £1000/$1000 summer spree.

Customers will be able to grab a snack from organic frozen yoghurt brand Frae, who will be popping up for a limited period in each of the four stores.

For the true fashion photography fan, Dazed Digital will be hosting four workshops on 'Fashion Photography in the Digital Age' in stores. Each workshop will focus on how fashion photography has evolved from a professional art form to the democratisation of social photo sharing and image manipulation, and the effect this has had on fashion shoots and brand campaigns.

Topshop is proud to be the first in the industry to work with Instagram, giving customers a fun instore experience and a postcard they can keep forever.

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Notes to Editors:
* Dates: 1st June to 4th June in Oxford Circus, Dublin and Liverpool and the 8th June to 11th June in Manchester Arndale.

** Instagram is an iPhone/iPad app that enables the user to snap a photo, enhance it with eleven different possible effects and then share it on several social networking sites.
Dazed Digital workshops will take place from 6pm till 7pm on 1st June in Liverpool, 2nd June in Oxford Circus, 3rd June in Dublin and 9th June in Manchester.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion with a wide range of petite clothing, dresses and jeans through to jackets, swimwear, lingerie, shorts and make up.

Topshop announces first ever Secret Store

Wed, 25 May 2011 16:38:25 GMT

Topshop has announced launch of its first ever pop-up Secret Store concept space in both the Oxford Circus and New York stores, featuring a premium and directional selection of Topshop Boutique and designer collaboration pieces to treasure.

This new concept, the first of its kind in a high street store, will give visitors the chance to purchase something truly unique and personal. Contributing designers have produced pieces that they wouldn't have the chance to produce as part of their main line.

Madelaine Evans, head of buying at Topshop commented: "We're thrilled to be the first high street store to introduce a pop-up concept space of this nature. It's an exciting project for Topshop and I hope it will surprise and delight customers both old and new. It's a great opportunity for the designers we collaborate with to produce something unusual that they've not done before, and also a chance for our in-house design team to let their imaginations run riot."

The Secret Store will feature a number of Designers for Topshop, including Meadham Kirchhoff, Nasir Mazhar, Maria Francesca Pepe, Emma Cook, Ann-Sofie Back, Michael Van Der Ham and Pamela Love.

Topshop Boutique in-house team have also produced a collection of bags and clothing especially for the Secret Store, which will be available alongside some other secret surprises.

Additionally, four iconic pieces from Unique collections of yesteryear will be available to buy again, some of which have never been produced despite huge demand. This is an amazing opportunity to buy collectable Unique pieces, including a blouse SS09, a Peter Pan collar dress from AW09 and two Surfboard maxi dresses from SS10.

The Secret Store is a temporary feature in the Oxford Circus and New York flagship stores, for two weeks only, from 26th May.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion with a wide range of petite clothing, dresses and jeans through to maternity wear, swimwear, lingerie, shorts and make up.

Topshop launches Dress Up Topshop collection

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:19:53 GMT

Topshop has launched its new party dress collection called Dress Up Topshop.

This debut collection of 12 statement dresses offers irreverent fun in a range of colours, shapes and styles. The collection brings the Topshop flavour to dresses that to wear with confidence by those who know how to get noticed.

Each dress has its own character suiting any mood and any event, whether it’s for a gig or a glam function, these dresses embrace experimentation and allow for styling and an individual approach.

The collection features a black leather dress with gold studding, while ruffled sleeves and black elastic strapping reveals the back and channels an early 80’s punk influence. A black jersey dress with a sweetheart neckline and sheer sleeves is adorned in silver lightning beading, putting the rock into glam rock, and a simple grey snakeskin print halter is held at the neckline with chunky gold chain.

Other highlights include an all-over rainbow of sequins on a simple sheath dress with a black leather bowtie belt, whilst a fun fifties prom style frock in white with black polka dots has a full skirt and pale pink bodice dress has a tulle tu-tu. Candy pink and lemon dresses look like French fancy wrapping in cute cocktail dresses and flowers in pinks burst onto a sweet party dress with diamante detailing. Godess dresses feature with strong Grecian influences, and asymmetric dove grey chiffon reveals a silver studded bustier combining tough and soft elements.

Dress Up Topshop is the ultimate fix for those on the party scene with an eye for fashion and a focus on fun.

The Dress up Topshop range is available in Topshop stores nationwide with prices ranging between £45 and £180.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on womens fashion with a wide range of petite clothing, dresses, skirts and jeans through to maternity wear, petite clothing and make up.

Topshop launches t-shirt to support Fashion Targets Breast Cancer

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:01:03 GMT

Topshop is delighted to announce its continued support of charity initiative Fashion Targets Breast Cancer this year with the launch of a limited edition t-shirt, available online and instore nationwide.

Topshop has been working with Fashion Targets Breast Cancer since 2005, producing printed canvas bags and t-shirts each year. Following on from the success of 2010's 'Love to Love' vest, this year the charity garment will be a soft jersey t-shirt with the slogan 'Starts with L and ends in E and in the between are O and V'. The t-shirt comes in white, with the slogan written in black, apart from the letters which spell out love, which are blue in colour.

Enlisting the help of its friends within the fashion industry, Topshop’s blog 'Inside Out' has photographed fashion heavyweights such as blogger Susie Lau and stylist Fran Burns wearing the t-shirt in their own unique style to show their support.

With every purchase of this limited edition slogan t-shirt costing £18, £5.40 will be donated to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. In addition, four styles of friendship bracelets and charity mirrors will also be on sale at till points nationwide.

Topshop's website also features a section dedicated to its support of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, which includes photographs of the fashion heavyweights wearing the t-shirt, as well as a guide to checking breasts for signs of breast cancer.

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer is the flagship fashion campaign of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, a pioneering charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. Since the campaign launched in the UK in 1996, it has raised over £10.5 million for Breakthrough Breast Cancer's vital research, campaigning and education work.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion with a wide range of petite clothing, dresses and jeans through to maternity wear, petite clothing, lingerie, shorts and make up.

Topshop announces the inspiration behind their Unique collection for autumn/winter 2011

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:00:50 GMT

Topshop has announced the inspiration behind their autumn/winter 2011 Unique collection.

For AW11, Topshop Unique journeys back to early 1930s America. Drawing on the culture of luxury and status of the Industrial Age, prints are bold and boastful and the silhouette is overall sleek and refined.

Prints are key in the collection and the recurring motif of the dog and car reflect the importance of social status during the decade. Automobiles with headlights streaming are appliquéd onto down-sized luggage bags, and printed on satin shoes. Whippets, Grey Hounds and Dalmatians are printed across clutch bags, appear as clasps on belts and feature on flocked denim.

The industrial landscapes of the modern metropolis and its structures impose themselves on the designs. Art Deco constructions inspire the Bridge Dress in which the Brooklyn Bridge stretches across a simple black devoré shift dress, whilst skyscrapers stand proud on silk blouses.

Geometric embroidery around the neckline of a dress echoes ironwork, dark silver leather is reminiscent of brushed steel and a mostly monochromatic colour palette adds weight to this architectural feel. The new American city is celebrated by prints of vintage postcards on a matching shirt and pant suit and the Hollywood dress in black devoré lined with a green metallic lurex gives off a feel of American glamour.

Tailoring is refined and traditional and faux fur is added to the hemlines of skirts, sleeves and collars and is often oversized to create a bigger impact à la Cruella Deville. The arms of a cream brushed mohair trench are made from a Dalmatian-printed faux ponyskin whilst a black sheepskin coat features a thick chocolate-brown fur collar.

A crushed velvet backless dress in tobacco with marabou arms evokes the glitz and glamour of Speakeasy clubs whilst patent or printed Mary-Janes, T-bar peep toes and ankle boots take their inspiration from Chorus Line girls. The metal plate of a tap shoe is transformed into the shape of a dog and hidden on the arch of the sole and velvet ribbons tie replace laces. Corsets feature in black velvet or glittery tinsel-like fabric and chunky Art deco style silver and faux-tortoiseshell angular jewellery with splashes of colour and delicate diamante studs finishes the look.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion with a wide range of petite clothing, dresses and jeans through to maternity wear, petite clothing and make up.

Topshop pledges continued support for NEWGEN and Fashion East

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:18:53 GMT

Topshop has announced that it will continue to sponsor the NEWGEN and Fashion East schemes, and is the single biggest supporter of emerging fashion talent in London.

As always, Topshop customers had unrivalled access to the fashion industry's key players during London Fashion Week and Topshop's support of young London designers came to life in the Oxford Circus store as well as at Somerset House.

An area of the Oxford Circus store has been transformed into a creative fashion space, where visitors can pick up a collectable bookmark for each NEWGEN designer containing ten fashion facts. Each bookmark has a QR code which customers can use to trigger specifically tailored video content. There will be Samsung Galaxy tablets available for customers to use for this purpose. Each film allows customers a unique look into a particular NEWGEN designer's studio to discover their inspiration and their career defining moments.

As well as creative master classes and live Q&As with industry insiders, there was a screen showing London Fashion Week catwalk shows, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, together with the NEWGEN designer films.

The designers featured in the film are: Louise Gray, JW Anderson, Nasir Mazhar, Felicity Brown, Heikki Salonen and Thomas Tait.

This year will see Topshop sponsoring Lulu Kennedy's Fashion East for the 16th season. This is vital for nurturing new talent – many Fashion East designers often go on to be awarded NEWGEN sponsorship.

Since 2001, Topshop has sponsored the British Fashion Council's NEWGEN scheme. The most established initiative to nurture up-and-coming designers, NEWGEN awards sponsorship for catwalk, exhibition, presentation and installation opportunities.

In addition, each season, Topshop allows a host of rising talent full access to its production facility and allows them to show in its dedicated London Fashion Week catwalk space.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion with a wide range of jeans, dresses and coats through to maternity wear, petite clothing and lingerie.

Topshop announces new make-up collection for spring and summer

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:46:58 GMT

Topshop has announced the launch of its new make-up collection for SS11. Sandstorm is a capsule trend collection which will capture warm tones and neon colours.

With a palette of sorbet tones and sultry hues, Sandstorm contrasts metallic finishes with sun-bleached neons to create a versatile collection. Sandstorm captures a form of self-expression that embodies the spirit of Festival dressing. The capsule collection is a crossover of versatile products and formulas that blend and build from dusk until dawn.

Matte rose-flushed packaging with metallic flecks references sunbeams that gleam over compacts, palettes and lipstick casings. The hand-drawn sketches on the outer casing depict a desert-scape, mirroring the make-up encased within.

Lizzie Dawson, senior designer at Topshop said "Heavily influenced by the colourful and spiritual Burning Man festival based in the Nevada desert, I was very much inspired by the eclectic mix of sun-bleached neons and tarnished, dusty metallics that create the landscape of the festival. I wanted this to translate into a unique and experimental mini spin-off trend range for the make-up collection, one that embodied the essence of SS11. The end result is a collection of one-off formulas in contrasting colours and textures that encapsulate the experimental, festival vibe."

The Sandstorm collection includes a Cheek Duo which features a two-tone palette that intertwines a sorbet flush with bronze highlights. The Cheek Duo is designed to create a subtle glow to contrast and compliment against the metallic pigments of both eyes and nails.

The collection also features Metallic Mousse Eye-shadow, Eye Duo, Eye Crayon, Liner, Lips, Gloss Stick, Nail Duo and Nails. In line with the new make-up collection launch, Topshop has created two online tutorials which will help create bespoke looks with the Sandstorm products. The 'Grunge Rock' look fuses smudged, smoky eyes with colour-pop lips to create a daringly different look. To get the Grunge Rock effect, use Kohl in ‘Dragonfly’ and ‘Pewter’ and Crayon in ‘Plum’ for the eyes, coupled with ‘Hazard’ for the lips.

The second tutorial focuses on creating the 'Tribal Warrior' look, perfect for summer festivals. Face art crayon in 'Zephyr' is used, along with ‘Desert Sun’ bronzer, lip creme in ‘Daze’ and ‘Meteoric’ eye shadow.

The online tutorials will be accessible on the Topshop website from February 16th 2011 – the same time as the Sandstorm collection becomes available – also online and in selected Topshop stores. Lucky viewers will get the chance to win the make-up sets and brushes featured in the video tutorials, simply by entering the competition online at http://www.topshop.com/makeup. Competitions run from Tuesday 8th February until Tuesday 8th March, online only.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing such as jeans, dresses, scarves, knitwear and shoes.

Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of womens clothing from jeans, dresses, jeans and jackets to maternity wear, petite clothing, make-up and lingerie.

Topshop releases fashion film for SS11

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:56:21 GMT

Topshop has joined forces with up-and-coming film maker Tyrone Le Bon and stylist Beth Fenton to create a fashion film which will showcase its trends for SS11. The film features two models, Kat and Esme, as they show off this season's hottest trends.

The film is designed to encapsulate the overriding feeling that spring is all about dressing up and having fun with fashion. It was shot on a mix of normal film and cinefilm and features an impressive soundtrack.

The video features styles that will be prominent in this season's collection and were selected by Beth Fenton as her Spring Picks. New looks for this season include the Snake Valley, Swedish Summer, New Age Constellation and Graduation collections, which comprise pieces like flared trousers, button-up blouses, fringed kimonos and diamante frayed hot pants.

Tyrone Le Bon, film maker for the Topshop fashion film, commented: "The Topshop aesthetic is about being an individual, so we took this beyond the girls and the clothes we were showing and across into the filmmaking process too."

Head of Press, Andrew Leahy, added: "We'd seen some of Tyrone's film and photography work and were attracted to the raw, soulful feel of it. He portrays characters very well – his is not your typical fashion imagery.

"We loved his confident and dynamic approach, using a mixture of film and cinefilm, with interesting use of light and innovative editing techniques."

Film Maker, Tyrone Le Bon, commented: "Two contrasting girls were chosen to star in the film - Kat has a handsome beauty and a striking confidence, whilst Esme has a natural softness and encapsulates that cool seventies feel."

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's clothing with a wide range of jeans, dresses, bags and coats through to maternity wear, petite clothing and make-up.

Topshop reveals the looks of Spring Summer 2011

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:08:15 GMT

Topshop has launched four new looks for Spring Summer 2011 with its Snake Valley, Swedish Summer, New Age Constellation and Graduation collections.

Snake Valley is inspired by the 70s 'Gypsy Rocker' character embodied by Jimi Hendrix and Lenny Kravitz. Tough elements like snake prints, python leather, and battered biker boots are mixed with Navaho flourishes, including fringing, feathers and tapestry detailing. Sleeves are billowing and fluted, balancing the shape of a high-waist skinny leather trouser or hotpant. A blanket poncho features Aztec intarsia knits, whilst an ecru crochet kimono is decorated with heavy beading and biker jackets with whip-stitching, fringing or tie-dyed leather. Prints include paisleys, animal tie dye and feather prints, whilst accessories have a dress-up feel.

Swedish Summer draws its inspiration from 1970s glamour, where vintage-inspired pieces have a dramatic, sweeping silhouette. There is an eclectic folk-inspired feel that sees soft Art Nouveau and William Morris floral prints mixed with glitter, foil and crafty fabrics like patchwork. Homespun cotton crochets and lace appear on cream and ecru tunic dresses, whilst soft, transparent crepe de chine and georgette are used in long printed tiered folk dresses and maxi skirts. Fluoro ditsy prints flourish over wide-leg palazzo trousers and mid-calf length skirts, whilst a printed tunic top with full sleeves comes with matching trousers. 70s blue denim appears in softer, washed colours and is seen on high-waist shorts, flared jeans and A-line skirts. Accessories include floppy hats, clumpy clog shoes, floral hair garlands and macramé bags in natural colours.

New Age Constellation is a modern take on classic tailoring, incorporating urban sportswear elements in new age fabrics and taking inspiration from the pared-down look of the mid 90s. Fluid flared trousers are teamed with matching T-shirts, whilst modern combination shift dresses of sheer and opaque fabrics are twisted and shifted with asymmetric hemlines. High-tech Nylon parkas are realized in hi-performance fabrics. Relaxed draping is key and can be found on jackets and vests, whilst simple pieces are given a twist, with sheer panels and frills. The overall feel is futuristic and simplistic, with a white, ecru and icy grey colour palette, epitomized by the white slash-neck T-shirt worn with white boy-cut trousers and the oversize white shirt dress.

Again taking the 1970s as its inspiration, Graduation features bold mix and match separates in cute conversational prints and stripes, like something from the pages of a Jackie annual. Clashing prints and colour cover 70s skinny rib tops, polo shirts, playsuits and cropped flared trousers. Skirts finish mid-calf and come in retro prints and bold nautical stripes. Shapes are crisp, clean and simple, with interest coming from contrasting colour and print. Denim comes in knee-length culottes and chambray playsuits. The overall vibe of the trend is young, irreverent, quirky and at times geeky, whilst 70s colours are mixed with timeless classics.

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About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on womens clothing with a wide range of jeans, dresses and jackets through to maternity wear, petite clothing and make-up.

Topshop announces new Ashish range for 2011

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:43:14 GMT

Topshop has announced it will be welcoming Ashish back for another collection of his printed t-shirts this January.

Inspired by the fast-food industry, mixed with a touch of Ashish's trademark comic style, the collection is made up of two oversized t-shirts and two sweatshirts with images of convenience food featured on the front. These include an ice cream sundae, a fried breakfast in the shape of a smiley face, a hotdog 'happy meal' and a colourful iced doughnut. The bright pictures stand out against the plain white, navy and black backgrounds.

Affectionately known by the style set as the 'King of Sequins', Ashish Gupta first worked with Topshop in 2004 when he won NEW GEN sponsorship. His collections mix sportswear and high-octane glamour, often using bright colours, sequins and prints.

Ashish commented: "The inspiration was very easy – I love junk food. I was thinking of what I would like to wear to the gym, and I thought junk food on t-shirts and sweatshirts would be perfect. Perhaps not very motivational, but definitely very amusing."

This collection marks Ashish's sixth with Topshop and will be available in the Oxford Circus, Brompton Road, Selfridges and New York stores and on Topshop's website from January.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion and on clothing such as jeans, dresses, scarves, knitwear and shoes.

Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans, dresses and jackets to maternity wear, make-up and gifts.

Topshop was the first fashion retailer to show on schedule at London Fashion Week in September 2005 when it presented its own acclaimed in-house design collection, Unique (created in 2001). Subsequent partnerships with international boutiques as far flung as Tokyo and LA followed and Topshop continues to grow its reputation for supporting exciting new talent.

Topshop stocks 2010 graduate collections of Lilly Heine, Simone Rocha and Matthew Harding

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:37:24 GMT

Topshop will be stocking key pieces from the graduate collections of three of this year's most talented Central Saint Martins alumni for the first time.

All three collections are available in-store from 8th December, while Lilly Heine and Matthew Harding's collections are also available on Topshop.com. Unavailable anywhere else in the world, customers can get their hands on one-off pieces by these talented graduates.

Lilly Heine's graduate collection won her international recognition. Lilly is trained in textile design and her aesthetic is characterised by unusual shape and surface detail. For her MA collection, Lilly drew inspiration from Picasso's sketches of women and she interpreted the exploration of body through the strong silhouette in her design. Topshop will be stocking three of her designs in the signature subtle fleshy tones for which she is renowned. Two dove grey shift dresses with demi-sleeves are available in wool crepe with sublimation print leaves laser cut in yellow or lilac which move when in motion. A fitted T is the same cut and the front appliquéd with square leaves.

Matthew Harding's graduate collection explored the dimensions of sheer jersey and sheep wool through the use of copper corrugated metal. His intentions were to focus on the strength of women. He highlighted a balance between tough and feminine and cited Wonder Woman as a point of reference, who he describes as "so confident and tough, but somehow fragile and still very sexy". Three pieces from his graduate collection will be available. A black crepe mid-calf length dress features a corrugated metal frame, a white crepe long sleeved top is structured with an underlying copper frame whilst a black wool jacket features shearling across the shoulders.

Simone Rocha's graduate collection featured minimalistic tailoring in black and white which was lightened by the clever use of sheer panels. With obvious comparisons drawn to her father John Rocha's designs, hers are said to be sharper. Simone designed headwear as an antidote to this aesthetic, bringing softness and romanticism. Simone cites being inspired by the tradition for women from the Aran Island’s to wear petticoats over their heads when in mourning. A selection of Simone's headwear will be available at Topshop.

Notes to Editors:
The collections are extremely limited with 10-30 of each item available.

About Topshop:
Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing such as jeans, dresses, scarves, lingerie, knitwear, dresses, bags and shoes.

Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans and jackets to maternity wear, make-up and gifts.

Topshop launches Christmas fashion film

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:38:29 GMT

Topshop has launched its new Christmas fashion film, which highlights the key trends for this year's Christmas period and the party season.

The festive fashion film is directed by Angelo Pennetta and features model Ashley Smith and stylist Francesca Burns showing off the hottest pieces for the Christmas period this year.

The video helps Christmas party-goers create some beautiful looks, whether they plan to stay in with friends or head out on the town.

Some of the keys trends this season include diamante scattered fishtail gown and sequin shift dresses which create the Christmas sparkle. Any look can be toughened up with the help of lace-up boots and chunky knitwear to help keep out the chill on the cold December nights.

The Christmas period is also about tassels and textures, so the addition of leopard print or faux fur can keep any outfit right on trend. And as its Christmas, it's important to sparkle, so anything with sequins or gems will look perfect.

The new festive fashion video shows that a variety of looks can be created from Topshop's latest collection, no matter what style customers are going for, as there is something for everyone. Looks can differ from beaded knits, leopard print coats and capes to party frocks with huge bows and pearl encrusted heels to the grungier look of ankle socks and lace-up boots.

Any Christmas look can be topped off with lashing of eye-liner, smudges of kohl and red lipstick, as shown in the video and created by make-up artist Hiromi Udea.

The Topshop festive fashion film can now be viewed on Topshop's website.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing such as jeans, dresses, scarves, lingerie, knitwear, dresses and shoes.

Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans and jackets to maternity wear, make-up and gifts.

Topshop announces Christmas collections with a behind the scenes video

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:46:11 GMT

Topshop has revealed its new collections for Christmas 2010; Snow Queen, New Puritan, Demi Couture and Abigail's Party, all available online and in store. The clothing retailer has also released a behind the scenes video highlighting the individual style of each collection.

Snow Queen is inspired by the textures of the natural world and drifts through the snow-covered landscape in billowing chiffon, toughened up with feathers and fur. Sheer mesh tops and dresses are scattered with crystals, whilst fine silver lace knits are reminiscent of suits of armour. Studs and spikes are replaced with chains and chainmail, whilst fur, feather and fluffy marabou trims decorate tops and dresses. Dresses are long and frothy, or cut short at the front with a dramatic train at the back. The Snow Queen girl makes a dramatic statement in a look straight out of the pages of a fairytale.

Evoking the new minimalism that is taking hold of wardrobes, the New Puritan collection draws inspiration from a medieval, puritanical era. The spray-on body con, studs and spikes of previous trends are replaced, with a focus on a new clean, straight-cut silhouette and a mood of softened austerity. Razor sharp tailoring is key and includes tuxedo suits, waistcoats and lean cigarette pants. Capes are also important, and have an almost Vatican-inspired appeal. Alongside tailoring, evening shifts and tunics also feature in leather and velvet. The New Puritan girl makes a statement of simplicity.

The third collection in Topshop's Christmas offering, Demi Couture offers up mini dresses in candy colours, inspired by '60s party dressing. Baby doll dresses are worn with fur or marabou tippets, whilst shell tops are teamed with matching flared trousers and pussy bow blouses come in jewel colours. The silhouette is neat and tidy, often with a flick hem, but the fabrics are richly textured, and include boucles, tweeds, heavy guipure lace, appliqué and Lesage embroidery techniques. Jewels and embellishments add further interest. Colours include butterscotch, peppermint and nectarine.

Abigail's Party features evening dressing taking inspiration from the 1970s, bringing freshness to the maxi dress trend. Floor-sweeping gowns come in bold graphic prints, slit to the thigh, with billowing cape sleeves and deep plunging necklines for maximum impact. Pleated chiffon adds whimsy to jumpsuits and dresses, whilst the new wide-leg palazzo trouser shape of the summer is given new life in luxe fabrics like crepe jersey or silk chiffon. Everyday pieces are worked through this trend for wearability, including camel separates, denim and corduroy. Fur adds texture and is coloured, tipped, patched and in unusual colour combinations. Waists are high and lengths are long, accessorised with flashes of gold and the highest of platform sandals.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing such as jeans, dresses, scarves, knitwear and shoes.

Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans and jackets to maternity wear, make-up and gifts.

Kate Moss launches her final mainline collection for Topshop this Autumn/Winter 2010

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:35:55 GMT

Kate Moss launches her final mainline collection for Topshop this Autumn Winter 2010, featuring '70s inspired pieces, capturing Kate's unique take on vintage bohemian dressing, launching in November.

Beautiful floral printed day dresses are Biba-esque; delicate chiffons and cottons are decorated with daisy and star prints and sleeves are bell-shaped. Cross stitch panels, embroidered flowers and fringing feature on shift dresses creating a hand-made feel. The tea-dress makes a welcome return in chiffon, more ladylike just-below-the-knee length and a classic peasant dress is brought up-to-date with paisley inserts. Floaty chiffon pirate blouses and silk shirts in chintzy prints echo this hippy laid-back dressing. A Stevie Nicks-influenced cream and terracotta patchwork chiffon maxi skirt worn with a sheepskin and grey suede shrunken bomber jacket makes a key look of the season.

Knitwear is casual yet feminine. A grey shaggy hooded cardigan is the perfect cover-up, a dainty floral print crew neck is cute whist a camel and black stripe boatneck jumper is a wardrobe staple.

A dramatic black long sleeved playsuit with fringing along the arms captures the spirit of Kate's passion for dressing up and her attention to detail. A plain cream crepe tunic is spruced up with a faux fur collar and chiffon cape and a petrol coloured feather bolero with a high collar is the ultimate in theatrical dressing.

Sequins and beads are scattered over limited edition dresses offering luxurious and unique eveningwear. Rows of diamante wrap around a sleek ivory chiffon tiered maxi dress and a fierce black chainmail dress needs no accessory. For the ultimate in glamorous party dressing, fifty of the popular 'perfume dress', a backless sequin maxi from previous seasons reappears in an elegant gunmetal.

A pair of midnight blue velvet hotpants with a cream lace trim epitomizes Kate's romantic side as does an exquisite cream lace smock dress with a velvet peter pan collar and a sprinkling of diamante.

Underwear remains flirtatious yet soft and girly. A nude balcony bra with a black lace trim and ultra thin straps is seductive and sophisticated, whilst a triangle bra in grey glittered chiffon is playful. Luxurious nightwear comes in the form of a pyjama and teddy set in a floral print crepe de chine.

Reflecting Kate's love of vintage jewels, a series of statement cocktail rings using semi-precious stones, and delicate star and heart gold necklaces make an exciting debut for the collaboration.

Celebrating the inimitable success of the previous collections, the collaboration presents Kate Iconic. Ten of the most popular sell-out pieces since the debut in 2007 have been hand-picked to be sold once more. Making the shortlist is the stand-out pansy print dress and black dobby one shoulder frock.

As part of the final mainline collection, there will be a promotion available on Topshop.com where users can see what Kate wears each day in the run up to the launch of her AW10 collection. Additionally, the official Topshop YouTube channel will feature an exclusive Kate Moss video showcasing items from the new range.

-Ends-

Notes to Editors:
- Kate Moss Topshop launched in May 2007.
- Fall 2010 will be the 14th AND final mainline Kate Moss collection.
- Kate Moss Topshop ships to 104 territories worldwide.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion and clothing such as jeans, dresses, scarves and shoes.

Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans and jackets to maternity wear.

Topshop Make Up launches Heavy Duty - a trend led collection for autumn/winter

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:24:06 GMT

On 28th September Topshop will be launching its second limited-edition make up collection, Heavy Duty. Following the earlier festival inspired summer collection; Heavy Duty is an unapologetic homage to LA's bohemian grunge aesthetic and pulls in Topshop’s key looks for the season.

Heavy Duty promises deep tones in never before seen formulas that will mix wet and dry textures while keeping the unique quirky packaging design as seen previously.

Top of the wish list for many is Heavy Duty's Kohl Dust. This is designed to crumble beautifully into the eye to create that party girl ‘slept in' chic look. Paired with the ‘bitten cherry shade of stain’ Lip Marker, this is the perfect finishing touch for the tough yet feminine winter chic look.

Lizzie Dawson, Topshop Senior Designer, commented, "On a recent cool hunting trip to LA, I was inspired by how Californian girls effortlessly mixed new brands with old American vintage. The result is an eclectic lived-in grungey glamour that embodies Heavy Duty."

The full 14 piece collection encompasses colour for lips, eyes and nails and is driven by a unique range of shades, from aubergine tones through to pewters and inky petrols.

A beauty bag must-have comes in the form of a lacquered lip gloss in deepest Chilli Red, delivering the wettest look lip coverage. Another must-have of the collection is the eye duo palette that holds an intensely pigmented wet to dry formula in pairings of inky tones. Carbon mascara comes in raven black creating the ultimate lengthened look complementing perfectly the smokey, sultry look.

"Although Heavy Duty embodies a toughness and strength never before seen in Topshop Make Up, the playfulness of hand drawn scribbles and craft materials still embodies the creative essence that is synonymous with the brand." Sarah Thorne, Topshop Senior Creative Designer.

The collection encompasses two key trends, ‘All Laquered Up’ and ‘The Ultimate Smokey’ that draw on the key trends for autumn/winter and have been created into video podcasts to help customers create this season’s favorite looks using core pieces from the collection:

All Laquered Up – podcast 1, sees make up artist Hannah Murrey create a look that is feminine but with attitude using key collection pieces, Eyeshadow Duo Greyscale' and Lips in 'Beguilded'.

Whilst Podcast 2 - The Ultimate Smokey' creates an experimental look focusing on stained lips, cascading shadows and opulent blacks creating a look that is feminine but with attitude.

Both podcasts are availiable to watch on www.youtube.com/topshoppodcasts

For those that are unable to get to store, Topshop has again partnered with TAAZ.com -an Online Makeover tool that will allow customers to digitally 'try on' the new collection on a variety of preloaded photos - or upload their own photos. To full collection will be live to try on the day of launch, visit http://www.taaz.com/topshop/topshop.html for more details.

About Topshop
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing such as jeans, dresses, shoes, and make up. Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing f

Topshop announces the arrival of new designers online

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:22:37 GMT

Topshop has welcomed a number of collections and collaborations from new designers to be introduced online and at the company's flagship Oxford Street store.

While new clothing projects will launch throughout the year, September sees the arrival of new collections from Ashish and Michael Van Der Ham.

Michael Van Der Ham will be creating a range of multi-coloured silk scarves which will feature trompe d’oeil patchwork and fringe detailing. This is the first time Topshop has worked with Michael Van Der Ham, and follows his recent NEWGEN sponsorship win.

Ashish will be offering a range of premium jerseys. The pieces are emblazoned with French phrases using flocking and will be available in both fitted and oversized styles. Ashish's collections for Topshop are always desirable, with his sporty and fun aesthetic proving very popular with fashion tastemakers.

Rachael Proud, Senior Buyer and Consultant at Topshop commented: "The new collaborations were inspired by our desire to offer something new, exciting and surprising to the customer that was ever-changing instore. We hope that the customer will go into store to buy the perfect gift for a friend, but love the gift so much they have to keep it for themselves."

Notes to Editors:
-The Michael Van Der Ham scarves and Ashish’s jersey pieces will be available online on topshop.com and instore from London Fashion Week in September. Selected pieces from the other ranges will also be available online, to be advised closer to launch date.
-Information on forthcoming launches from October onwards will be sent out throughout the year

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing such as jeans, dresses, scarves and shoes. Topshop has won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans and jackets to maternity wear.

Kate Moss Launches Essentials Collection for Autumn/Winter 2010

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:26:14 GMT

In addition to the current Kate Moss for Topshop collection, Topshop has launched a range of simple yet luxurious essentials for Autumn Winter. Combining a mix of vests, tees and dresses this collection aims to satisfy all fashion basic needs.

The new collection continues to use the same fine jersey that has been seen in previous Kate Moss collections and continues to play on the greens, greys and beige colour tones. Key pieces for the collection include the charcoal grey long sleeved maxi dress and a long sleeve shift dress with pocket detailing available in both black and beige.

The inspiration for the updated Kate Moss collection came from a conversation with Kate about her perfect jersey items. She enjoys wearing jersey vests and tees so she was asked to come up with her perfect shapes and colours that she felt were missing from her own wardrobe.

An extensive mix of styles is featured in the new collection, from comfy vests and tees, to the new shape of the Boyfriend tee. The Boyfriend Tee is a key piece for Autumn/Winter and Kate has made it her own within the collection by adding ruche shoulders. This tee is available in stone and washed black and has been styled so it looks great worn with everything.

Camel is a must have colour for Autumn/Winter and Kate has incorporated this into her collection through her Jersey tee and a long sleeve T-shirt dress. Her long sleeved dresses are also available in black which are an ideal garment to throw on day or night. The jersey maxi dress is detailed with a panelled pocket and a tie waste, and is a prominent piece within the collection. Suitable for year-round wear whether it’s teamed with gladiators in summer or chunky boots in winter - this item is set to be a piece customers turn to time and time again.

While the Essential collection is a premium basic collection with an emphasis on simple shapes, Topshop continually tries to move shapes on and Kate is constantly offering her ideas on her ideal shape, helping to keep things up to date while reflecting her own personal style.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's fashion on clothing such as jeans, dresses and the in-trend maxi dresses having won several awards for design reputation and new services, and has a wide range of clothing from women's jeans and maxi dresses to maternity wear.

Topshop announces its new autumn/winter collections

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:25:42 GMT

Topshop have just launched their autumn/winter collections, High Performance, Out of the Wild, Dark Nouveau and Outsiders.

Continuing on from the summer’s sportswear inspired craze, High Performance features panelling, clashing textures and high-tech fabrics. Giving sportswear a tougher feel for winter, styles are layered, worn under and over one another, while panels of aertex, mesh, lace, jersey and leather sit together to create a new look. Finishes use sportswear technology; seams are fused, while edges are bonded and laser cut for precision. Prints are also central to this look and are at once tribal and technical - a car tyre print adorns a loose-fitting chiffon trouser while graphic prints adorn dresses which feature mesh panels.

Tapping into the colours of autumn, the Out of the Wild collection is founded upon the elements. Faux fur, bondage-style strapping, dishevelled fabrics and patchwork feature heavily, making textured knitwear and mixed materials central to this trend. With pieces that are knotted, laddered, and adorned with feathers and wild trims mixed with checks and tweed, the collection has an outdoors throw on feel. Softer elements combine with tougher pieces and feature photo real-prints inspired by nature; a leaf skeleton print decorates a pleated chiffon maxi skirt that also features animal markings and looks great teamed with cable knit knee high socks and oversized, chunky knits.

As nights get longer and the days get darker earlier, Topshop has created the Dark Nouveau collection which has an after-hours feel. Taking inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement - including Bardsley's illustrations for Oscar Wilde and the more recent Banshees created by Neville Page for Avatar - the collection has a whimsical, fairytale feel. With tough, medieval-esque details used throughout, this collection provides a great opportunity to experiment with different make up. Dark lipsticks and heavy eye shadows will complement the clothing range which includes studded corsets and cage-like skirts with harness detailing.

Also tapping into the great outdoors, the Outsiders collection takes the best of Britain's heritage pieces and deconstructs them to create a modern feel. Elements of hunting, shooting, and fishing pervade the trend; the Jodhpur and the equestrian style jacket are key and prints take their inspiration from bird watching.

Topshop has also published a short behind the scenes video to accompany the new Topshop Autumn Winter collections and allow online viewers to get a first look.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's clothing by continuing to provide key fashion pieces such as jeans, dresses including a range of bodycon dresses, shoes, trousers and skirts. Having won several awards for design reputation and new services Topshop positions itself as a fashion authority supplying all women's fashion needs from jeans and must have maxi dresses t

Topshop unveils exclusive collection designed by up-and-coming fashion star Mark Fast

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:12:11 GMT

Topshop has unveiled Mark Fast’s first capsule collection. The high-impact five piece knitwear collection echoes the aesthetics of Mark's mainline label, featuring his trademark intricate knitwear and sexy skin-revealing panels.

Mark was inspired by sleek exotic birds for his collection for Topshop, particularly the shimmer of their wings and the movement of their feathers as they fly. This references his SS09 mainline collection, his first collection following his graduation from Central Saint Martins which captured the attention of the international fashion press.

Mark Fast is a Canadian born knitwear designer. His work is often inspired by the endless possibilities of lycra yarns, sculpting areas of tension and areas of volume over the body. He is also obsessed with texture, and the relationship between garments and the wearer's body. All these things are evident in his latest exclusive work for Topshop.

The star of this five piece collection is a body-conscious high-impact dress which is heavily embellished with matte rubberised beads, adding weight and drama to the fine knitwear. A knitted skirt in dark grey hugs the hips, whilst a one-shoulder dress in pale pink is subtle and understated.

The Mark Fast collection is concluded with a lilac-grey crochet dress covered in tiny holes, so as to appear moth-eaten, and a black sleeveless mid-length dress.

The collection is available from Topshop stores in Oxford Circus, Liverpool and Manchester Arndale as well as through the Topshop website.

About Topshop:
Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Having won several awards for design reputation and new services, Topshop positions itself as a fashion authority supplying all women's fashion needs. Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women's clothing by continuing to provide key fashion pieces such as jeans, bodycon dresses, shoes, trousers, maxi dresses and skirts, as well as fashion essentials like make up.

Topshop was the first fashion retailer to show on schedule at London Fashion Week in September 2005 when it presented its own acclaimed in-house design collection Unique (created in 2001); this brought subsequent partnerships with international boutiques as far flung as Tokyo and LA. Topshop continues to grow its reputation for supporting exciting new talent.

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