The Topshop AW13 campaign holds a new mood for the much-loved high street brand, citing everything form 60s London to 90s grunge as reference.
The Topshop woman has grown up this season. Don’t get us wrong, we have and always will love Topshop, but as we get older the high street behemoth’s designs seem to get younger.
This season however, the talented design team of Sir Phillip Green have lent towards a more mature aesthetic, and referenced some of our favourite moods and trends of Autumn/Winter 2013.
First up there’s tailoring. Think boyish, masculine shapes. We’re lusting after the double breasted black suit with cropped trousers to add to our working wardrobe. Or, the mannish tartan suit – paired with spiked loafers it’ll nod towards fashion’s current punk revival.
There’s outerwear a plenty for every shape, size and style. The tan, suede shearling jacket will add a 60s vibe to skinny jeans and a chunky knit. Whilst mohair coats, skirts and jumpers in good-enough-to-eat candy colours will add a touch of colour to cold winter days.
But it is Topshop’s take on dark winter florals that is by far our favourite look of the collection. As seen on the catwalks of Christopher Kane, Giambattista Valli and Dolce & Gabbana; moody blooms are set to be big for Autumn/Winter 13. Topshop pair their dark floral blouse with red wine stained lips – a pairing that is set to become our new go-to evening look of the season.
Of course, the collection harbours Topshop’s signature quirk too. So expect classics to be given a youthful touch, such as Oxford shoes with platforms or traditional checks worked into sporty bomber jackets.
The campaign itself is stunning, moving from a 90s inspired, grimy street style setting to a more romantic woodland location – in which a black midi dress with stark white collar dress is the star of the show. Think Wednesday Adams all grown up.
It’s safe to say Topshop is firmly back on our lunchtime shopping list.
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