Fall 2012 London Fashion Week: Topshop Unique
28 Feb
- By Soraya Bakhtiar -
In an effort to present a more grown-up appearance, while still remaining loyal to its British hipster flavor, the team of designers behind Topshop Unique created a high-street collection that did just that – an assemblage of pieces that were tailored and polished, edgy and tough, all at the same time – perhaps a result of it’s new creative director and former British Vogue Fashion Director, Kate Phelan.
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Moving away from the 80’s-pop-meets-Egyptian-goddess of last season, the fall/winter 2012 collection presented a refreshing mix of structure and clean lines with relaxed and slouchy silhouettes. In a color palette of muted earth-tones, utilitarian jackets and ankle-grazing shirt dresses made way for maroon and black, leather and wool, taking shape in slouched trousers, zipper-accented sweater dresses, and leg baring corseted rompers, topped with billowing maxi coats. A seventies-esque, black velvet jumpsuit and a printed, dolman-sleeve draped dress both stood out, but it was the lashings of leather; in superb wide-leg trousers and trimming belted, open-front skirts that left lasting impressions. Contributing to an overall 90s feel were chunky knits, paired with velvet shorts, and an over-sized wool biker coat topping a silk slip dress shown with lace-up, spike heeled boots. To close, Phelan showed a selection of glittering and textured dresses that while party-ready, were a cohesive end to the collection’s edgy spirit.
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When all is said and done, Topshop once again proves that it doesn’t simply live up to expectation, but it delivers spectacular results.
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Soraya Bakhtiar grew up in Geneva, Switzerland, with Iranian and Egyptian roots. Currently living in London and working as a freelance writer for several publications while updating her personal blog TheTrendReport and frequently contributing to OliviaPalermo.com.
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