Freedom at Topshop has joined forces with Central Saint Martins for a new collection to launch in-store in September.
Students from the second year BA Jewellery Design course were earlier set the task of proposing a collection, which was later judged by Topshop Unique’s Head of Design Emma Farrow. Freedom at Topshop Buying Director Vivien Thomason and Manager Ashkin Yolsal joined her, as did designer Solange Asagury-Partidge and several member of press.
Evie Armstrong-Clarke was named the winner – and will go on to produce a collection – while Lili Murphy-Johnson, Ella Stern, Laila Hmiddouche and Johanna Galefske came highly commended.
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Simone Rocha was yesterday announced as the latest designer to partner denim label J. Brand.
Following the example led by Christopher Kane and Proenza Schouler – who’ve both previously collaborated with the label – Rocha’s debut will be previewed to press and buyers in the summer, with a full release in late 2014.
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Lastly, adidas Originals and Topshop have teamed up for a SS14 collection.
In stores from 20th March, the Topshop X adidas Originals range is comprised of 20 pieces aiming to bring “femininity” into sport, according to the high street store’s Creative Director, Kate Phelan.
The release – that takes its inspiration from adidas’ archive – will be available to buy in selected Topshop stores.
Simone Rocha image via Style.com.
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www.adidas.co.uk
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