Sure there were crab doughnuts being noshed, a 20-strong front row and a model army (think Cara, Jourdan, Malaika, Matilda Lowtherand co) that pretty much defy genetics – but what about the clothes at Topshop Unique? You know, the items you’ll be working out how you can navigate to in that Oxford Circus store quick sharpish next Spring? Well, there were loads of those too…
Taking inspiration from the British subcultures of the seaside there were distinct sections, depending on what a trip to the beach means to you. Graphic 1970’s inspired sportswear (side note: who’d have thought that era would be having such a renaissance?) that you could see the modern day Sandra Dee wearing to hang out by the arcades were paired with Swarovski stone embellished silk dresses that wouldn’t look out of place at a faded dance hall in Brighton, where the main attraction is a glitter ball that’s been there rotating for years.
We’re not sure where the pleated skirts, off the shoulder tops and long-line silk bombers and leather-trimmed jackets fitted into the old school seaside theme but that doesn’t really matter. Because you’re going to want to wear them everywhere next Spring – not just save them for the sand.
Topshop
1 of 11This Sporty, Sassy Dress
The perfect opening look from Cara D
2 of 11Sporty Clutch Bags
Because we’re always losing clutch bags. But with that wrist strap you wouldn’t…
3 of 11A Modern Day Sandra Dee Look
High waisted trousers skin tight trousers admittedly aren't the eaiest to pull off but how great do they look?
4 of 11Stealing This Styling Tip Right Now
Long sleeved V knits over high rise crew knits. Who needs to wait for Spring?
5 of 11Cycling Jerseys! Yes, Really!
The 1970's vibe, the powder blue hue... These are right up there on our wish list
6 of 11A White Airtex Playsuit
That won’t remind you of school…
7 of 11EVERYTHING WE SEE HERE
Excuse the capitals. But seriously, how brilliantly does the leather trimmed biker toughen up that silver pleated skirt?
8 of 11Sheer Panelled Dresses
Sporty and sexy…
9 of 11Preppy White Frill Dresses
Especially when paired with tougher black accessories…
10 of 11Silver Pleated Skirts And Off The Shoulder Tops
Party-wear sorted for next summer…
11 of 11Mermaid-Style Spaghetti Strap Dresses
Simple, girlie and oh-so pretty embellished dresses. That even made Cara smile…
And of course, whilst part of the fun of London Fashion Week is making a mental shopping list – as we’ve dutifully done for you above (tough work but someone’s got to do it) – Topshop know their audience want great fashion fast. It’s what’s made them the pioneers of the high street. So the clever old folk have already put six items on their website from the SS15 collection that you can buy right now – and have delivered within 24 hours. We’ve just bagged the silver-leaf-print t-shirt. #sorrynotsorry
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.