'If you've been into our flagship Oxford Circus Topman recently, you'll have noticed we've had a bit of a makeover, and in the spirit of upgrading our style we're encouraging customers to do the same, with a brand-new personal shopping service.'
'My team of eight stylists all rock an individual look and what these guys don’t know about fashion isn’t worth knowing. I worked for luxury brands before joining Topman as Personal Shopping Manager, and I’ve brought that high- fashion experience to our new bespoke offerings — the New York loftstyle space on the store’s new third floor has a fridge stocked with beer, comfy sofas and the privacy to perfect an outfit with the help of one of these lovely people. Choose from an ‘Express’, ‘Edit’ or two-hour ‘Experience’ personal shopping session (they’re all free!) and we’ll bring Topman’s latest brands and hottest products directly to you. You can also pop into Johnny’s Chop Shop for a cutting-edge haircut while you’re there. In this special Topman magazine, in collaboration with ES, the style squad will be answering your summer dressing dilemmas — find out how to look sharp and on-trend at everything from a wedding to a festival or jet-setting mini-break… you can even win your own personal shopping experience and £1,500 worth of clothes HERE. Good luck!
Andrew Allan, Personal Shopping Manager Topman Oxford Circus
Meet the personal shopping squad (L-R from the main picture above)
Angel Nokonoko, 32
KUDOS: ‘I have a degree in fashion design from Central Saint Martins’
TOP TREND: ‘Jet-setting’ (CLICK HERE)
TOP TIP: ‘Use accessories sparingly when you’re on holiday — go for a straw hat, a few rings and a cool simple bag’
Laura Harvey, 27
KUDOS: ‘I have a fashion design degree, which led to me specialising in men’s tailoring’
TOP TREND: ‘Tailored luxe’ (CLICK HERE)
TOP TIP: ‘Dress for yourself and be confident in your attire’
Andrew Allan, 36
KUDOS: ‘ Personal Shopping Team Manager’ (see above)
TOP TREND: ‘Bold prints'
TOP TIP: ‘Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone for summer — mix prints and have a bit more colour in your wardrobe’
Matthew Nugent, 31
KUDOS: ‘I studied fashion design and have worked in luxury retail for many years’
TOP TREND: ‘Smart suiting’ (CLICK HERE)
TOP TIP: ‘Don’t over-think a blazer — throw it on over a T-shirt and jeans’
Rebecca Parker, 24
KUDOS: ‘I used to style bands and I’ve been a fashion photographer’
TOP TREND: ‘Jet-setting’ (CLICK HERE)
TOP TIP: ‘Pack light blue shirts, a classic Breton striped T-shirt and pair of sunglasses’
Effie Reeve, 27
KUDOS: ‘I’ve worked in luxury retail and trend forecasting’
TOP TREND: ‘Festival-wear’ (CLICK HERE)
TOP TIP: ‘Take an extra pair of sunnies, as you’re bound to break one! You can’t go wrong with Fifties retro-style shades’
Daniel Rhone, 31
KUDOS: ‘I’m a fashion blogger and have been working in menswear for over 10 years’
TOP TREND: ‘Casual suiting’ (CLICK HERE)
TOP TIP: ‘Pair separate trousers and jacket — go for complementary colours’
James Welsh, 25
KUDOS : ‘I used to be a photographer’
TOP TREND: ‘Festival-wear’ (CLICK HERE)
TOP TIP: ‘I love white socks worn with black sandals. It’s a fun Nineties look that used to be seen as really bad taste, but is now the height of cool’
Topman Personal Shopping at Topman Oxford Circus
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