The Owl | AGI & SAM x TOPMAN

The exclusive collection by London design duo Agi & Sam is now available at TOPMAN.

 Having being informed of the news on my way to buy bread with the few coins that I had, my curiosity told me forget about the bread and led me to the recently opened TOPMAN division at the V&A Waterfront where a halo formed around the selected items from the collection at my gaze (true story).

The modern retro collection with sport-luxe influences offers exquisite international style and Tailoring. Titled 'The Owl' the offering draws influences from element related to the nocturnal with the use of feathers, nest and egg shells utilized as digital prints on some of the pieces, gives the collection a unique aesthetic for the bold South African man.

Check out the lookbook here.

Topshop | Topman Launch Cape Town

The excitement and anticipation to the opening of Topshop in Cape Town was rather too much to be kept bottled, which lead to the development of stalker tendencies, I kid you not. I followed the Topshop and Topman street team on three various occasions, hoping to be one the recipients of the gift cards the were giving away,  I was however unfortunate at the quest. Yes sweets! it's totes true,  über-edgy street style retailer Topshop with a division of  Topman has finally landed in the Mother City and found a perfect home at the V&A Waterfront. I was fortunate enough to get an event to the launch, fashion media and fashion enthusiasts gathered to admire the 960 square meter of clothing, shoes, accessories and cosmetics line. From trendy OTT footwear to London inspired edgy-chic streets clothing, the store has it all. The quality range on offer is updated on a weekly basis and it's in line with any other Topshop | Topman store in the global village so be prepared to be spoilt for choice.  Topshop | Topman also a premium in-house designed collections, Unique for the ladies and Topman design for the gents available only twice a year. I certainly had fun and the launch and I'll be sure to give Topshop | Topman a visit when I'm not so broke. J.F.Y.I the store also offers personal shopper services in case you need one.  

Hello Topshop | V&A Waterfront Cape Town

 A day : 13 hours : 20 minutes and we are still counting down. Join in on the excitement, to celebrate the Cape Town launch, Topshop have 3 days of fun line up, from special prizes, live music to complimentary in-store makeovers. WAIT! there's more, the first 10 shoppers in queue to enter Topshop|Topman  doors on the 18th of April will win a Topshop|Topman  ensemble to the value of R1500. See Topshop South Africa Facebook page for more details ( here ).

London Fashion Week | Topman Design AW13

Topman design showcased a collection inspired by a modern explorer at the London collections A|W13. The collection tells a story of a modern day travelling man who journeys around the world and draws cultural influences from his travels and incorporates the in his look. The showcase opened with varying shades of muted and subtle tones of soft whites and creamed coffee, joined by warm and deep palettes of orange and burnt auburn to shades of red and navy-blue. The collection featured crisp over-sized parkas and backpacks, loose pants and turtlenecks in tones mentioned above. Although the collection is a bit heavy for a South African winter, I am still looking forward to it reaching our shores.