A little store named Topshop and Topman opened to Canadian shoppers inside the Bay at Yorkdale Shopping Centre on Wednesday, October 5th. Of course, I say “little” to contrast the fashion phenomena and reverent following Topshop has amassed among shoppers since its beginnings in 1964, followed by the creation of Topman in 1978.

In addition, long-time design collaborations with supermodel, Kate Moss, designers such as Marios Schwab and British artist, Stella Vine are just some of the components making Topshop and Topman a favourite among shopaholics in Britain and around the world.

I was invited on Tuesday to the exclusive media preview of Topshop and Topman, built as a store within a store concept, and was completely blown away by the product choices, appearance and set-up. The shop is over 15,000 square feet and takes up two floors of the Bay; Topman on the first floor and Topshop on the second floor. 

Dashing in from work, I arrived towards the ends of the media preview and immediately went straight to the shoe section. Throughout the day people were tweeting pictures of the store, particularly of the shoes, and I was getting anxious to see the wears myself – I was not to be disappointed.

The moment I arrived in the Topshop shoe section I stood there dumbfounded, looking wide-eyed at the massive shoe wall. I didn’t know what to do or where to start taking pictures; there were so many colours, heels and styles that momentarily all the shoes blended into one giant collage – eventually, I came to my senses and took a ton of pictures of the footwear and of course tried on many heels.

I have to really applaud the design team at Topshop; they have done an amazing job creating footwear in a variety of colours, styles and shapes at reasonable price-points for all customers; ranging from $30 for a ballet flat to $130 for a suede wedge platform.

Footwear listed just over $100 is well worth the price consisting of leather on the inner and outer. As you browse the shoe wall, each pair is displayed in different sizes giving shoppers increased freedom to quickly slip on the shoe which catches their interest.

Like the footwear, clothing choices for men and women run the spectrum from a whimsy graphic t-shirt to a conservative trendy cream knit cardigan. There are also a ton of accessories; handbags, costume jewellery, hats and scarves to create multiple trendy looks.

If you’re unable to visit Yorkdale Shopping Centre, you can shop the Topshop and Topman collections online at www.thebay.com/topshop and www.thebay.com/topman.

Image gallery #1 courtesy of Topshop +Topman: pictures #1-4.
Image gallery #2 courtesy of Topshop +Topman: pictures #1.