Topshop's Newest Collection

CEBU, Philippines - Here’s your guide to a stylish and luxe look from Topshop.

Horror Girls

A quirky take on Hammer House of Horror movie dressing, Horror Girls mixes the fragile damsel in distress with the wicked vampire. Gothic lace is cobweb-esque and lines crushed velvet jackets. Victorian nightwear is reworked and appears in ivory coloured blouses, bed jackets and corsets. Chiffons and petal ruffles are feminine and delicate, this is offset by more grungy pieces; 80s inspired denim jackets, shirts and jeans are slashed and bleach-splattered whilst leather is distressed. Studding and eyelets toughen the look further adorning jeans and fitted jackets, and slate mohair or soft angora in oversized ladder-weave knits appear moth-eaten. Prints are either abstract in sinister oxblood, scarlet and forest green or they are tongue-in-cheek with haunted houses, bleeding poppies, blood dripping stripes, or motifs such as ‘be afraid’ and ‘kiss the vampire’. Leather slouchy bags are scattered with zips and metal rings, belts are heavy with gold and pewter pyramid studs, and shoe boots are hardened with buckles, lattice panels and conical heels.

Highland Fling

Traditional Scottish casual clothing meets English eccentric; classic tartans in black watch check are oversized and cut-about to give a modern twist and kilts appear distressed with hoiked up hems. Luxurious knitwear has an heirloom and handcrafted quality to it and is brought up to date with enlarged or reversed Fair Isle patterns, whilst a highland stag brings a light hearted slant. Casual coats are designed with the great outdoors in mind; in moss green, royal blue and brown, they are waxed or have quilted panelling. A collection of military inspired smart coats include a maxi trench in sand and a double breasted check coat is made from a cosy tactile yarn. Prints soften the heavy outerwear; check shirts are muted on brushed cotton and antique roses add a feminine touch, whilst thistles continue the Scottish theme. Sturdy tan leather ankle boots with red laces and soft suede calf-high boots with leather wrap strapping are reminiscent of hiking boots. Chunky knit bobble hats and scarves are playful in lime, coral and purple or bright fair isle.

Manhattan Cocktail

Inspired by 80s power-dressing and cocktail party glamour, ‘Manhattan Cocktail’ relies on exaggerated shapes and show-stopping colours, fabrics and textures. Silhouettes are emphasised; structured jackets are key, body con dresses in simple jersey are ignited by shoulder pads, and bandeau tops and dresses in leather are corseted and flare out at the waist. Flashes of magenta, turquoise, silver and gold decorate party dresses and mini skirt whilst a jet black beaded mini dress with mesh panels on the front and back has instant sex appeal. A leopard print jersey t-shirt adorned with gold studs and gem stones brings the glamour from the evening through to daywear. A black hooded body with shoulder pads worn with sequinned relaxed harem trousers epitomises sport luxe. Animal print is throughout; multicoloured leopard print appears on skirts and jersey and mock croc ankle boots emanate “over the top” glamour. Gold highlights accessories with large buckles on shoes, gold leather clutch bags and wide statement belts.

Marianne

This eclectic collection of vintage glamour fused with grunge takes inspiration from 70s groupies and has a dress-up box feel. Luxurious fabrics are given an antique finish; sequins are tarnished, faux furs appear matted and chunky knits are ragged and distressed. Heavily sequinned dresses, harem trousers and high waist knickers are instantly made casual when paired down with oversized cardigans, whilst a slinky maxi dress in deep violet worn with a matted-looking Mongolian gilet becomes daytime wear. Extravagant mink like jackets and marabou boleros add opulence to high waisted denim flares and love-worn leather hotpants. Suede scarves, velvet belts and platform shoes made from panels of foil and mock snakeskin finish off the mixture of textures which is key to this trend. This colour palette of dark metallics is interspersed with occasional splashes of bright turquoise, raspberry and yellow.

Topshop is in Ayala Center Cebu.