The Bay Brings Topshop to Canada

Visits to the high streets in England show the extent of Topshop’s influential fashion reach. With British supermodel Kate Moss counted as part of Topshop’s fashion collaborations, it’s no surprise that ladies and gents are clad from head-to-toe in Topshop and Topman garb.

From its humble beginnings in the basement of the Peter Robinson department store in 1964 to becoming a top-notch retailer with approximately 400 stores internationally to-date, Topshop continues to cement its reputation as an undisputed source of fashion authority.

Topshop’s Autumn/Winter 2011 collection sports four different looks for shoppers to explore: Prim & Polished takes us back to the '60s and '40s for post-war retro fashions, New Mod has us dressing like the boys, '70s-inspired celebrity style for Glam Underground and Bavaria to stay warm with folk art-inspired garments this winter. Topman’s Be Bop style from the 1950s adds a dash of rockabilly, Aztec to Navajo patterns in sleek and smart silhouettes with bold shades of techno-colours. The daring designs and staple pieces that create the coveted Topshop and Topman collections are a testament to their ability to inspire the fashionista inside us all.

You no longer have to wait for your trip to Europe or New York to relish in chic Topshop and Topman apparel – Sir Philip Green, owner of the Arcadia Group which owns Topshop, and Bonnie Brooks, the CEO of The Bay, have teamed up to bring Topshop to Canada.

The franchise deal between The Bay and Topshop begins with the first Topshop opening in The Bay at Yorkdale Mall (grand opening today), with the potential for 50 more shops within The Bay and stand-alone stores to follow within the next 5 years.

Not only do we benefit from an addition to our shopping choices but The Bay expects to see an increase of 10 per cent in sales for locations with Topshop and Topman offerings. The introduction of Topshop and Topman is one more example of how Bonnie Brooks is redefining shopping at The Bay.

Top high street fashions will have you looking glam this fall.

Check out some of the fashion trends at thebay.com

— Gurvinder Kaur