Following on the tails of the huge success of TopShop at The Department Store exclusively in NZ, comes their high-end designer brand, ‘Top Shop Unique’ with its AW10 collection from a twisted Narnia fantasy world…
Following on the tails of the huge success of TopShop at The Department Store exclusively in NZ, comes their high-end designer brand, ‘Top Shop Unique.’
In a mass-market chain known for its high street prices, Top Shop Unique is Topshop’s progressive collection, created with a themed collection by its design team. It has been produced since 2001 and now in its nineteenth season.
Autumn Winter 2010 goes into the woods for some trail-blazing fashion with woodland creatures showing up in faux fur clothing and accessories.
Below: the AW10 show had wild n’ woolly woodland models with antlers or animal heads walking through a wooded entrance over autumn leaves.
Soft chiffon blouses and dresses with hand-crafted crochet and lace panels conjure up an image of a twisted Narnia fantasy world full of woodland nymphs and fairies.
A close-up of those shoes.
The collection includes saddle brown battered leather parkas and shrunken waxed cotton jackets in uniform blue and khaki brown, which appear in a swing shape and cropped gilet.
Rich berry coloured corduroy tailoring with leather panelling offers a modern twist on traditional country-wear, and old fashioned pyjama-esque striped slouchy cotton trousers and shirts continue the idea of a camping trip in the wilderness.
Practical details feature throughout; skirts have suspender strapping, belts have release buckles and sheepskin bags secured by harnesses have old-fashioned binoculars and torches as charms.
Offsetting the utility/survival feel of the collection, prints and fabrics are heavily influenced by woodland creatures and nature.
Top Shop Unique will be in-store late September 2010.
The Department Store
Northcroft Street, Takapuna Auckland
www.thedepartmentstore.co.nz
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