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By Elisabeth on August 22nd, 2011
Topshop has teamed up with the location-based SCVNGR app to create a social gaming app where winners get real Topshop prizes.
It is offering a 20% discount and the chance of a £500 shopping spree to UK students who undertake the game’s many challenges. Players rack up points by finishing the fashion-themed tasks, such as taking snaps of the the best “back to college” outfits or those who best identify key season trends.
Topshop has some real form in the digital social space. It has been blogging for longer than most of its rivals, has huge followings on twitter and Facebook, ran campaigns with camera app Instagram and have also live-streamed their own catwalk show online in the past.
“We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to engage our customers,” said Mary Homer, Managing Director of Topshop.
“Following the popularity of SCVNGR in the US we wanted to offer our student customers the ability to interact with our brand, on and off-line in a more fun and engaging way.”
To get involved, download the free SCVNGR app from iTunes or the Android Market, and then use the app to search for Topshop.
Tags: iPhone App, SCVNGR, TopShop
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Fashion News, Retail News
By Andrea Petrou on April 7th, 2011
By Emily Borrett.
Lots of pimply hormonal Hooray Henrys will be saddened to read that Jack Wills, the university outfitters and go-to store for the rich and sloaney, is in trouble over an X-rated campaign which has let to their store catalogue being banned.
One of the sexually suggestive images seen in the latest Jack Will's catalogue
The store, which targets young, wealthy teens in moneyed universities and public schools, has always openly taken inspiration from the “hedonistic university lifestyle” that all of us university students are reported to lead. The Jack Wills’ youth brigade is portrayed as the following: topless (and suspiciously mature-looking) teenage girls in chaste floral underwear entwined around posh-looking youths wearing trademark hoodies, on a beach, in front of all their laughing friends. Oh, to be young!
So you can see why the parents of the teens these images are marketed at are a bit miffed. What the high-end store described as the portrayal of “positive, fun and sometimes flirtatious” interactions between your typical teen at Oxford was seen by others as, well, a bit porny really.
The ASA has indignantly stepped into the fray, challenging Jack Wills’ statements by countering that the partial nudity “went beyond what could be described as fun or flirtatious”, and “was sufficiently provocative as to present a risk to younger teenagers”.
Subsequently the now infamous Jack Wills catalogue has been found in breach advertising rules and has been taken out of distribution (though I’m sure you can find it somewhere on the black market, boys).
Tags: banned, casualwear, Fashion News, jack wills, public school, spring/summer, store catalogue, university outfitters, X-rated
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Celebrity Style, Fashion News, Features, First Looks, Retail News
By Elaine LaPersonerie on July 16th, 2010
For anyone reading out there who has whiled away hours daydreaming about being the next Rachel Zoe, or looking at badly-dressed people and mentally planning what you’d make them wear, good news – there’s a new college set to hit the Parsons Green area that could be a massive leg-up for anyone wanting to break into the notoriously difficult career that is professional styling.
LCS is aiming to do for fashion-lovers what the Brit School does for drama-lovers – nurturing the talents of the student, finding them work, and discovering fashion’s potential new shining stars. The founders of the college are none other than Wendy Elsmore, who has appeared several times in the role of fashion expert for This Morning and regular reporter for events such as London fashion week, and Kate Smith, international model. Also joining LCS will be the likes of Xanthia White, celebrity make up artist, and senior lecturer in fashion/textiles at the Chelsea College of Art & Design, Gary Page. Basically, they’ve all got fashion credentials up to their eyeballs.
The intensive foundation course promises to give each student a clear understanding of skills and knowledge to build upon, giving them as strong a foundation as possible to build upon. Students will learn dressmaking and garment construction, styling for brands, television, film, magazines and stage, whilst working towards creating a portfolio piece to show off their talents to potential employers.
It sounds like a dream come true to me. If you’re sitting at home dressing up your cat as you read this, wishing you could style real people, click through here for more details on how to apply to the foundation course.
Tags: hammersmith, kate smith, london college of style, Stylist, wendy elsmore
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Gallery, Retail News
By Andrea Petrou on May 24th, 2010
It’s been nearly a fortnight of celebrity style, gorgeous dresses and stunning hair and make-up, but one of the biggest celebrity events of the year finally wound down over the weekend.
A-listers packed their bags, took of those frocks and headed back to LA to most probably recover from the 12 days of partying and pampering during the Cannes 2010 Film Festival.
However, as we expected many of them decided to leave in a burst of more stunning dresses. Kate Beckinsale used the closing day of Cannes to show off in a black structured fishtail dress complete with sheer panels while Kirsten Dunst, who had previously played it safe in a black Chanel dress, going for an on-trend turquoise capped sleeved and high neck frock for the same event.
Diane Kruger went for a fuscia pink and black number while Milla Jovovich opted for a mix of smocking and layering for her dress at The Exodus Burnt by the Sun premier.
However it was Salma Hayek, who was the first to wear a dress by Gucci Couture on the first day of the Cannes Festival, that really blew us away with her gorgeous pink floor length gown at the closing ceremony.
View our gallery for all the star style of day 12 of the Cannes Film Festival.
Tags: Cannes, Film festival, Kate Beckinsale, Kirsten Dunst, salma hayek
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charity, Retail News
By Ashleyn on April 19th, 2010
Alana McVerry writes
If the Icelandic volcano’s untimely eruption has ruined your plans for shopping on the continent, don’t be dismayed at the hold up but use the scheduled time off to enjoy London’s undiscovered offerings. Head to the East End for three of London’s hidden gems, from the quirky to the down right unreal, I give you one for every mood swing.
If you (a) are so annoyed that you’re still stuck in dismal England and want to blow some cash then head to Startboutique on Rivington street in Shoreditch. Started by a former cult rock star and her partner this boutique offers the new and upcoming alongside the established labels of the high fashion family. Given the rock star credentials, you can expect something a little more exciting than your usual pricey boutique spread.
If you (b) are so bored of London’s offerings, you can’t imagine there’s anything you haven’t seen before then head to 146 Columbia Road to see Jessie and Buddug (that’s them on the left)who sell crafty pieces and original clothing designs in what looks like the interior of an 18th Century boudoir. Further, if you ask for the changing rooms you will be directed to their work studio, which is a candy shop of off cut fabrics and accessories. It is what I imagine to be the fashion version of a mad scientists laboratory.
Or if you (c) have missed a vital flight to a far away land where the British pound is still strong and bargains expected then I have two options for you. If you just wanted good clothes cheap then head to the East End Thrift shop in the Waterman’s building E1, which offers the kind of cheap second hand shopping long lost in our vintage hungry age, but with nice tidy rails organised by item. Or, if it was knock off designer labels that were really pushing you to board that jet, then the centre of hackney can get you a British Burberry Mac for half the recommended price amongst other Burberry designed garb. Just look for the Burberry factory shop at 29 Chatham Place, E9.
So there you are. I bet you’ve decided you didn’t need to leave London after all. Mission accomplished.
Tags: Ash, Burberry, clothing, East End Thrift Store, England, fashion, fashion design, Jessie and Buddug, lceland, London, shopping, Shoreditch, Start Boutique, Volvano
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Designer collaborations, Designers, Fashion News, Gossip Girl, Retail News
By Kimberley Foster on July 14th, 2009
Following the internet leak of the Anna Sui for Target lookbook last month, Target execs have been quick to backpedal on any suggestion that the range has been inspired by Gossip Girl.
“One of Target’s top executives got nervous about being that closely associated with the show, given the [debauchery] its characters get into,” a source told the New York Daily News.
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Tags: Anna Sui, collaboration, collection, designer, Gossip Girl, inspiration, retail, Target, Television
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Designer collaborations, Designers, Fashion News, Retail News
By Kimberley Foster on June 29th, 2009
Comparisons are being drawn between Anna Sui’s previous collections, and her forthcoming range for Target. The designer has already cited Gossip Girl as inspiration for her Go International line, but clearly her past runways have also provided a good start. Four dresses from her 2006 and 2007 collections have been modified for her new retail range which is set to land in store on September 13. Most of the items will sell for under $50 (woot!) click here to check out the lookbook.
Tags: Anna Sui, collections, designer, Go International, previous, range, retail, runway, Target
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Fashion News, Retail News
By Kimberley Foster on June 19th, 2009
Topshop has found a novel way to reduce pollution, encourage fitness and utilise all those new bike lanes around town.
The retailer will loan out bikes from its flagship store in New York to customers this Saturday from 12 noon.
It will run for only the 20th and 27th of June.
So far, it appears there will be no cost to use the bikes – so what excuse have you really got?
A free bike, a free afternoon? What better way to combine the both.
[Image: Source]
Tags: bike, flagship store, free, loan, New York, TopShop
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Department Stores, Designer collaborations, Fashion News, Retail News
By Kimberley Foster on June 3rd, 2009
Uh-huh it’s true… Miley Cyrus and Max Azria have inked a deal with Wal-Mart to create a line for juniors. Can you just hear the dollar signs ringing already?
The range is to be called “Miley Cyrus and Max Azria” (some originality maybe?) and will include tops, pants, graphic T-shirts and shoes, starting from $20. It will go on sale at Wal-Mart outlets and via Walmart.com from August this year.
I guess we should have known something was up when Miley starting wearing grown-up wear by Azria. For example, that sparkly minidress Hervé Léger dress she wore to the London premiere of Hannah Montana: The Movie. Look out Olsens!
Tags: collaboration, collection, designer, Disney, Herve Leger, juniors, line, Max Azria, Miley Cyrus, range, retailer, singer, wal-mart
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Designer collaborations, Fashion News, Retail News
By Kimberley Foster on May 21st, 2009
It is cool to love khaki – take it from Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, and Albertus Swanepoel. This year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists have joined forces with Gap to bring you their versions of the classic khaki, instead of the usual white shirts. These range from dresses to hats to jackets.
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Tags: Albertus Swanepoel, Alexander Wang, collaboration, Designers, GAP, khaki, retailer, vena cava
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Fashion News, Retail News
By Kimberley Foster on May 19th, 2009
The long-running feud between Woody Allen and American Apparel has finally been settled for a cool $5million.
The director sued the clothing retailer last year, after they used his image in advertising billboards without his authorization. American Apparel’s chief executive, Don Charney, argued that the image, which depicted Allen as a Hasidic Jew from Allen’s 1977 film, Annie Hall, was fair game.
On Monday, the case was put to bed when Allen was awarded $5million for violation of privacy, although he initially filed for $10million.
“It’s of course possible that by going through the trial a jury might have awarded me more money but this is not how I make my living and $5 million is enough to discourage American Apparel or anyone else from trying such a thing again,” Allen said.
[Source / Photo: WENN.com]
Tags: advertising, american apparel, billboards, court case, director, don charney, legal action, privacy, retailer, settlement, sue, woody allen
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Fashion News, Models, Retail News
By Kimberley Foster on March 24th, 2009
After countless delays and months of setbacks, (“a logistical nightmare,” according to Sir Philip Green), we are now thismuchcloser to the opening of Topshop USA.
Not only that, Page Six reports that Kate Moss is expected to attend the grand opening on 1st April, at the flagship store in New York’s SoHo district.
It’s no surprise considering her collection is already being stocked and waiting for mass consumer assumption inside the store. Indeed, she gets her own special boutique, which will soon stock her new lingerie line.
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Tags: 1st april, broome, flagship, grand opening, Kate Moss, lady gaga, mark ronson, New York, Sir Philip Green, soho, store, topshop usa
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Fashion News, Retail News
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on January 5th, 2009
As retailers, like the rest of us, enter 2009 with the recession on their minds WWD has compiled a list of businesses most likely to flail, or downright fail, in our new economic climate.
On the list?
Celebrity fashion lines: Lets face it, very few celebrities bring more than their names to the table when it comes to designing fashion lines. So when a retailer can make the same clothes on their own, and the draw of a famous name doesn’t offset the cost of procuring one, we’re going to see fewer “insert teen star here” for “insert mid- to low-priced retailer here.”
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Tags: "fashion endangered species", "fashion industry recession", "Hermes Birkin Bag", "retail industry recession"
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Accessories, Designer Fashions, Retail News
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on December 11th, 2008
Designer-discount online shop Bluefly has taken the doorbuster concept and taken it to the net. Their new Bluefly Quickie introduces a deeply discounted designer item that is available only in limited supply and for two hours.
The kick-off quickie is this Bottega Vaneta Basketwoven continental wallet, which retails for over $600 but can be had as a quickie for $399. We guess it won’t call in the morning, but you will reach for it again and again.
Way more appropriate than giving your best friend the other kind of quickie.
Tags: "Bottega Vaneta wallet", "Bottega Vaneta", "designer discount", Bluefly
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Retail News, shoes
By Andrea Kiliany Thatcher on November 20th, 2008
While I’ve always been a fan of Marshall’s and shop there often, I will say there’s something about shoes mashed together in a less-than-desirable setting that makes you scoff at paying $40 a pair – even if that’s half what they’re sold at elsewhere.
Marshall’s seems to have cottoned on to this fact, and revealed new Marshall’s Shoe Mega Shops earlier this year. Instead of being arranged on no-nonsense shelving according to size, shoes are displayed a lot more like at a designer shoe outlet.
Keep reading for a chance to win a $250 shopping spree!
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Tags: "Marshall's shoe mega shop", "shoe bargains", Marshall's, shoe shopping, shoes
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