Take it to the Top

Topshop is packing in designer collaborations for spring summer 2010 with a list of names that very much mirrors their New Gen group of protegees. We begin with Jonathan Saunders bodycon mixed denim pieces and Ann Sofie Back's destroyed jersey pieces. Then we get Ashish's take on gym sweats as well as a statement studded jacket boasting 3cm studs that are not for bumping shoulders with. During London Fashion Week, Richard Nicoll launches his 5th Topshop collaboration that revolves around the nude chino cotton and a soft set of colours. A sweetheart neckline features in a body conscious dress that also incorporates his signature shirting. At the same time, Mary Katrantzou makes her debut collection with Topshop where her oversized trompe l'oeil prints seen in her previous mainline collections are easily transferred to white jersey body-con dresses, tees and a body. Then in March Danielle Scutt also returns to Topshop wwith some summer essentials that take influence from swimwear of bygone eras from the 50s playsuit to the 90s Amazonian high-legged style.

There's more to come in May when Meadham Kirchoff drop their collaboration as well as a much-awaited debut collection from Mark Fast, the final bit of proof that Topshop always keeps us dangling for more.

Jonathan Saunders for Topshop in-store now.
Ashish for Topshop - 3rd February 2010
Ann-Sofie Back for Topshop - 3rd February 2010
Richard Nicoll for Topshop - 18th February 2010 (Fashion Week)
Mary Katrantzou for Topshop - 18th February 2010 (Fashion Week)
Danielle Scutt for Topshop - March

CREDITS
Photography Alex Sainsbury
Photographic assistant  Freya Turner and alex Petch
Styling Nelma Kalonji
Hair Nobu Sawada
Make-up Joanna Banach
Model Katie Whitley @ Select