Topshop is returning exclusively to this iconic London department store next week

Topshop is officially back from the dead. While it’s not kicking IKEA out of its original flagship store just yet, the fashion brand is setting up shop just down the road at Liberty, one of London’s most famous department stores.

Manifesting in physical form for the first time in four years, Topshop and Topman’s new fashion edit, curated by both retailers, will be available in store at the iconic Tudor building in Soho from August 28. It’ll feature an exclusive new clothing line with directional tailoring, cult denim, statement dresses and everyday essentials.

Founded in 1964, Topshop became a UK high street fashion favourite thanks to its trendy designs and accessible pricing. But the brand was forced to close all physical stores in 2021 after its parent company Arcadia Group struggled with financial difficulties and ultimately collapsed. Since then, Topshop’s clothes have only been available at online fashion retailer ASOS. 

Commenting on Topshop’s IRL retail return, managing director Michelle Wilson said: ‘We’re thrilled to return to UK stores through Liberty. This launch is about reconnecting with our community in real life, and we’re excited to kick things off with a full Liberty atrium takeover.’

Topshop celebrated the brand’s relaunch at a runway event at Trafalgar Square on August 16. Celebs in attendance included supermodel Cara Delevingne, actress and model Adwoa Aboah, and the fashion guru himself, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. 

With the National Gallery as its backdrop, the catwalk featured sequin maxi dresses, red leather jackets, cream knit jumpers, and brown fur coats.

At the event, Delevingne – who will be fronting the 40-piece edit – told Sky News that the new fashion edit felt like ‘nostalgia mixed with something eclectic but also something brand new’. 

Topshop Liberty, W1B 5AH. Open Aug 28.

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