TOPMAN DJ sets for Men's Lab @ Harrods

Topman can advertently claim the No.1 spot for menswear on the high-street but now the cult-status fashion infused brand is going up-market.

For the launch of Topman  inclusion in the recently opened Harrods trend-led offering space Men’s Lab, the party loving brand is throwing a showdown for all of us every Friday and Saturday for the rest of February.Topman hand picked some of the hottest and most influential DJ’s and bands around to play some of their favourite records in the new destination Menswear area.

And noone could've done it better!

With a selection of right on the money DJ's,club promoters and even label owners on the decks, the line-up includes Echo Lake,Kool Kids Klub, Teeth,Something in Construction and Fiction.Get ready to shop and bop with Topman DJ's spinning some brand spanking beats that West London "daaahlings" have never heard before!

If you haven’t paid a visit to the Men’s Lab area yet and shopped some of Topman’s latest ranges and collections including Topman Design, Topman LTD, AAA and some very exclusives pieces to Harrods there is surely no better time to do so than whilst listening to some of London’s hottest properties soundtracking your shopping for you.

Kicking things off this Friday 11th of February is electro DJ and producer ‘Magnets’ who’s about to release his highly anticipated first EP on the ever progressive ‘Kill ‘Em All’ label.

By Andreas Menelaou Features Assistant

 

Charity Begins At Topman

Topman is synonymous for supporting external projects, its most prolific being its collaboration with Fashion East in the promotion of young designers through the MAN Show during London Fashion Week. Its latest initiative however is in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust, whereby three designs will be sold nationwide at Topman with the proceeds going to charity. Taking into account the input by recovering cancer patients, the Topman in-house design team have created a three-piece accessory collection that includes a hooded scarf, snood and bobble hat. The graphics on each design bear an exclusive fairisle print in a fresh a neutral palette that is instantly wearable.

AAA - a collection based on Rock ‘n’ Roll is launched by the ‘Son of Rock’ – Louis Simonon.

When: ‘Fashion Friday’ - 28^th May @ 6pm.

Where: Topman @ Topshop Oxford Circus.

What: The launch of ‘AAA’ – A Collection Based on Rock 'n' Roll, modelled by Louis Simonon, son of Clash guitarist Paul Simonon.

Why: Topman celebrated the launch of the new ‘AAA’ line, and 7^th Man was invited to a sneak champagne preview in the Stylist Lounge which is located on the 2^nd floor.

Gordon Richardson, Topman Design Director tells us: ‘AAA was born out of a seed of an idea whilst styling bands and musicians for our Flagship New York store opening it became apparent that whilst we may happen to have a fleeting Rock and Roll trend in store what we needed was a more permanent one with a music DNA that our customer could buy into regardless of seasonal influences. A range that made you feel and look like a rock star.’

The Clothes: Draped, scoop-necked vests worn under fine-knit slim fitting grey jumpers; blazers embellished with black glitter lapels. Zippers down the legs of super-skinny jeans or silver stud detailing on beige fitted trousers. It’s about louche rock and roll elements balanced with sharp tailoring and a modern twist. The mood is rock star ‘on a day off’

Talk to:

Vivien.Bittermann@Topman.com

Fashion Friday runs on the last Friday of every month, but dates may change to coincide with new launches, such as in June, where it falls on the 18^th to coincide with the AD Project launch.

Visit www.topman.com/stylist for next month’s event details.

Short Comings

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Whilst staring out of the window today I found myself profusely people watching, well not so much people as their carefully selected attire.. It was surprising how few shorts there were walking past me.

Usually, [now correct me if I am wrong] there are some compromisingly short shorts busted out at the first threat of watery sunlight, whether it is actually radiating warmth or not is irrelevant, or at least it was last summer, no?

Well anyway, I investigated the shorts on offer amongst highstreet retailers and I have to say that Topman have secured first place for best selection. A courteous bow is due to their buyers.

Now before showing your disdain at my proclamation, understand that I am not saying they are the best place to get high quality, sumptiously indulgent shorts, I am just stating that they have a wonderful selection of casual, nicely cut, cotton, bright, disposable shorts. Absolutely perfect for Summer and for boys and girls and men and androgynous women.

The palette for these trim, neat, well above the knee tailored shorts are remeniscent of an American ice cream parlour: Creamy pastels, sharp vibrants and glaring citruses work together to pretty much overwhelm you with choice for yourimpending summer look.

Maybe stroll in and take a look for yourselves as I really would like to see some short suits worn by working men this Summer.

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