Sunday, December 2, 2007

The British Are Coming!



That’s me in the above pic during my London jaunt a few years back. I lived in London in ’03 and while my stay was brief, I became attached to several things. London is synonymous with bad cuisine, but I always managed to get delicious grub in Brixton. I also grew fond of Neal’s Yard (awesome organic health and beauty products), Portobello Road and Spitalfields Market (inexpensive vintage finds) and window shopping at Liberty or Browns (think Henri Bendel or Jeffrey with cooler interiors).

One of my absolute fave London shopping spots was Topshop. The retailer gained some American notoriety earlier this year with their Kate Moss/Barneys initiative but it’s still unknown to most on this side of the pond. Well, let me tell ya - Topshop is the TRUTH! Imagine a wallet-friendly mass retailer that combines the femininity of Zara, the trendiness of H&M with the sophistication of Club Monaco. Now imagine that same place stocking their shelves with new merchandise as often as three times a day.



I frequented the flagship store in Oxford Circus because it was walking distance from my flat and my school. I went there way too often. Sportswear, outerwear, denim, footwear, accessories, lingerie - it’s all there. Topshop is a leader of what the Brits have labeled the High Street. And dudes, there’s a Topman for y’all as well.

So, what does this really have to do with you? Topshop is officially opening up a store in the U.S. next September! Rumors have circulated about this move before but this time the talk seems legit. Now, my Topshop finds won’t feel as exclusive (picture me looking sad) but I’m still excited. WWD is reporting that the store is scheduled to open in Soho (perfect fit) and gradually expand to other locations.

If any of the nine (Thanks Barri!) folks reading have ever been to Topshop - please leave a comment and share your experience. Are you excited about the soon-to-be British transplant?

5 comments:

Charreah said...

You are so cool!!

Happy December and please post more pics from your travels!

BigCNYC said...

Bsquared, you're so on point with Topshop. I've visited London three times in the last five years and I'll admit that twice I went to get my Topshop fix. That store is the truth... Once on the #3 a woman stopped me because I was carrying a Topshop shopping bag (yes, I was secretly showing off) and she said, "Is there a Topshop in the city now?!!!??!!" I had to calm her down and say no, but now with your news, I can't wait to next fall. Thanks Bsquared!

Nikita T. Mitchell said...

o wow, i didn't realize that Topshop was coming. I worked in London over the summer so I went in and out of Topshop many times but I never bought more than a pair of shades and a case to put it in. The lines in the Oxford Circus store threw me off. Nothing was worth standing in that line on my relaxing and chill Saturday afternoon out, lol.

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