:-) thanks for the live updating

are the fabrics typical of topshops usual line [quality wise]?

Posted by: lou | April 30, 2007 10:52 PM

Seconded, what are the fabrics like? I'm endlessly disappointed to find that many gorgeous dresses and tops are made of viscose or polyester... any natural fibres? (also, am I the only one who wants natural fibres any more?)

Similarly, what's the general quality?

Thanks for posting, it's been interesting to know what I could have been doing if I cared a tiny bit more :)

x

Posted by: Anonymous | April 30, 2007 11:29 PM

We'll be doing proper in-depth reviews tomorrow, but general consensus is the fabrics are cheap considering the cosyt, finishing isn't brilliant and most stuff is overpriced. But this IS the high street.

That said, there are some stand out pieces that we love - the yellow dress, the long inky coloured dress with the waistcoat top and hot pants (oh, to have the bum for those) and the red jeans with embroidery are cute.

Posted by: Gemma | April 30, 2007 11:35 PM

Newcastle launch was an anti-climax. We had no popcorn or lollies and what's worse... we barely had any stock. I was 9th in the queue and couldn't get THE black dress - all gone. Didn't even have the red gladiators, no yellow dress, only red jeans, no leather jacket, no white off the shoulder dress. Total let down, damn those marketing managers. Staff were ace but all they really had was the trade mark vests and tees, as if we didn't know or deserve any any better.

Posted by: tanya | May 1, 2007 9:03 AM

The online collection is a bit rubbish if you are not 18, 6' and size 8 (or Kate Moss), the marketing was second to none though. It's a shame Jane Shepherdson left over this; Topshop just isn't the same without her!

Posted by: Kath | May 1, 2007 6:41 PM

I found the collection to be a smart pick for Topshop, heaven knows it needs to try harder; however, it wasn't all that great. Kate Moss may wear clothes well, but who really believes that she can actually design? The fabrications were typical for Topshop. I did notice that the finishings were horrible! I guess they were on a short time frame, which is why stores did not have everything (like Newcastle). Also, viscose is a natural fibre....polyester isn't. They use viscose nowdays b/c it is like silk, can be made many ways and retains no heat (great for the summer) and "surprise", harms the environment less than cotton (water shortage damages are from cotton fields).

Posted by: mateo | May 1, 2007 10:03 PM