Topshop Has Relaunched: 16 Pieces That Remind Me of Its Heyday

Ask anyone who has turned 30 in the past few years which brand had the most influence on their adolescent style, and they'll likely say Topshop. From my formative years spent stealing my mother's Topshop staples for Friday nights in my best friend's front room to landing my first-ever job with the brand the second I turned 16, Topshop was at the centre of my teenage universe. I'd try on the store's most recent deliveries during my lunch break, get a thrill out of introducing a customer to our best-selling jeans (long live the Jamie!) and eat up its going-out dresses like candy, particularly when I reached university age.
Although I have the memory of a goldfish, there's a part of my brain in which my Topshop purchases live rent-free. I remember buying a black jacket covered entirely by fringing from Kate Moss's first Topshop capsule and a red lace dress that I wore for my first date with my now-husband. In fact, my wedding shoes came from Topshop, too.
I started out my career in fashion when Topshop was still king. I worked for a high-street magazine, and Topshop was the brand that bridged all tastes, styles and aesthetics. The best pieces in every shoot would inevitably come from Topshop, and calling in samples for said shoots was a challenge to say the least, as every publication from Vogue to Dazed tried to get their hands on them for their latest editorials.
This, the nostalgia and the deep roots of the brand made it seem almost unreal when it was announced it was going into administration. Of course, this was a move every fashion editor had seen coming for a while, but the follow-through of seeing a Great British fashion institution close its doors was a sad day for the high street. But a ray of hope: Topshop had been acquired by ASOS, another shopping stalwart. Perhaps the magic of Topshop would be reimagined into a new digital concept. It's been a moment, but that time is now.
Topshop has officially relaunched, and after a few edits that didn't quite live up to its former glory, that Topshop magic has been recaptured and just in time for it to make a positive impact on our autumn wardrobes. It's clear to me that the design team has taken the task of rejuvenating the behemoth very seriously, resulting in an edit that will appease 30-somethings like me but also tempt Gen Z.
Amongst the trend-led pieces Topshop always did so well, there's a solid selection of more timeless items, too, with a honed focus on tailoring, accessories and outerwear. The shoe department looks strong, too, but will it be able to capture the mecca that was its Oxford Street shoe lounge? Time will tell. For now, though, it's a promising start. So what should you buy from Topshop? Perhaps start things off with my edit below. Oh, and those Jamie jeans? They're back, too.
SHOP MY TOPSHOP EDIT
Topshop always taps into the '90s mood so succinctly. Case in point: this faux-leather blazer.
Topshop always delivered on epic outerwear, so it's great to see some amazing styles come through for 2022.
The going-out dresses are just as good as I remembered.
Maxi hemlines were all over the runways. Now, they're all over Topshop's latest collection.
Topshop created a reversible bomber jacket in 2013 that sold out everywhere. Now, it's back at it with this denim-turned-fleece jacket.
I've been so impressed by the cut and fit of Topshop's trousers of late. Hopefully, this pair will follow suit.
With a squared-off toe and angular heel, this ankle boot looks just like a designer style I have my eye on.
It's not all of-the-moment pieces at Topshop 2.0. This trench is truly timeless.
That's right. The iconic Jamie jeans are back, and that's enough to convince me to try skinnies again.
Topshop has some of the best affordable tailoring of the season. This vest-and-trouser set is an excellent place to start.
Next Up: The 9 Most Expensive-Looking Pieces on the High Street This Week
Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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