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If you’re over the age of 20, the words ‘Big Topshop’ will probably elicit some intense emotions. Memories of wandering around with your friends while your mum waits in the car, crying in the changing room trying on jeans, seeing a top with ‘free spirit’ written on it and knowing you have to have it. Unfortunately, Topshop said its goodbyes to the high street back in 2021, and it has been sorely missed by millennials and elder-Gen Zs ever since. That is, until now.
That’s right. Topshop is back! Sort of. The brand is hosting a pop-up in Shoreditch for one day only on May 10. At ‘Topshop & Topman In The House’, there will be DJ sets, makeovers, cocktails, and, of course, clothes. The brand will be launching its new Talamanca collection, which is inspired by Ibiza– just in time for you to head on holiday.
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All of this comes ahead of a rumoured return to brick-and-mortar stores for Topshop. It won’t quite be the same – sadly Big Topshop is well and truly dead, opening as an IKEA today (May 1) – because there will be third party retailers. This means the selection might be slightly smaller than we’re used to, but it’s certainly better than the nothing we’ve had for the past five years.
Here’s what we know so far about the Topshop renaissance in London this month.
Where and when is the London Topshop pop-up?
The ‘Topshop & Topman In The House’ pop-up is an exclusive one day event on May 10. It will be held in the basement of the house music label Defected Records headquarters, which is on Curtain Road in Shoreditch.
As well as access to the new Talamanca range, there will be limited edition Topshop x Defected Records T-shirts, only available to buy at the pop-up. The event will go from 10am-6pm and walk-ins are welcome, although only subject to availability, so make sure to arrive early to ensure entry.
You can find out more details, including about accessible access, to the event on ASOS here.
When will Topshop return to UK high streets?
Topshop is likely to land on our streets this August, all being well. There are no set dates, and we don’t know exactly which third-party stores it will be a part of. It was only even confirmed that the brand would be making a return to the high street at the end of April, but more information should be coming within the next month or two. Regardless of the circumstances, Topshop is definitely making a comeback, and that’s something to celebrate.
Until then, you can still shop Topshop online here.
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