Topshop Unique SS09
15. September 2008 Designers & Labels

Uh - it´s pretty rare that I watch and watch and watch a collection without coming to a clear and straight conclusion. At first, I was astonished about the new style-direction, the Topshop Unique team adopted under Karen Bonser. And then, after watching the collection the third and fourth time I suddenly missed something. Maybe some extra kick, some finesse…or just little bit more of the “Extra”. It´s just - I don´t think that refreshing the motherly wardrobe-styles is a huge design-effort. It´s more like, walking on the safe side. But still, I totally go for some pieces and I am happy to see that the (former way more adult-orientated) Unique collection rocks the catwalk while addressing the young and urban hipsters. To read more, please go here and translate via Babelfish.







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