TOPSHOP!

The iconic Gowings Building on the corner of George St and Market, Sydney will be transformed into the first ever TOPSHOP in Sydney. On the 4th of October 2012 Top Shop will open their doors in this old building which was built in 1863 has seen the likes of the Gowing Brothers and retailers like Supre. But this iconic building with be transformed into something Topshop worthy, the building is going under dramatic renovations which will see the installations of a personal shopping suite. With Zara just around the corner on Pitt St in the Centre Point Tower, Westfield this area of the CBD will be prime shopping areas. In celebration of the opening we are celebrating everything Topshop's, like their current trends, the faces and where they are in your local city or country.

TRENDS: we all know everyone has a guilty pleasure of looking at TOPSHOP. Their current trends are 'Pretty Pennsylvania', 'Sensationalist', 'Factory Girl' and 'Scandi Girl', alongside luxury garments and designer affiliations under 'The Boutique'.

FACES: British supermodel Kate Moss, designed her first collection for Topshop. In July 2007, British artist Stella Vine designed a limited edition fashion range exclusively for Topshop inspired by her colourful artworks. These included T-shirts,vest tops, and T-shirt dresses, with the labels designed in pink glitter. The Guardian commented that "the fact that the range of T-shirts she has recently designed for Top Shop - emblazoned with slogans like Breaking Up With Her Boyfriend - are flying out, speaks volumes for her public support." Shiatzy Chen was approached by Topshop to produce a capsule collection of ready to wear pieces to launch in November 2010.

STORES: TOPSHOP have a number of stores around the world.
·         Americas: Brazil, Canada, Chile and the United States.
·         Europe: Croatia, Cyprus, Gilbraltar, Iceland, Poland, Ireland, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and United Kingdom.
·         Middle East: Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
·         South East Asia: Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand
·         Australia & New Zealand: Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne.

TOPSHOP has also struck a deal with U.S department store Barneys, New York and sell through 19 stores. 

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Sensationalist: 

Pennsylvania:

Factory Girl:

Scandi Girl:

so check out their website and your local store! 

thanks, eleanor xx