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The article discusses high-end lingerie brands sold at Topshop's flagship store at Oxford Circus in London, England. The store is known far and wide as the go-to shop for fashion-forward looks at high-street prices. However, higher-end innerwear brands such as Antonia Ghazlan, Mimi Holliday, Pussy Glamore, S.P.A.N.K., Peachie Keen and Bulb are as much in demand as the retailer's own $6 versions at the store. A comment from Lizzie Pool, the store's underwear and nightwear merchandiser, is presented.

The article reports on the extension of model Kate Moss' contract with the company Topshop. The model has decided to extend the contract for designing the Kate Moss for Topshop collection, which had begun in 2006. Topshop's owner Philip Green stated that Kate's collection has the potential to become a brand within Topshop. Moss' future collection with Topshop will include a lingerie and accessories line, and a spring line that will be launched in March 2009.

The article reports on the plans of the British retailer Topshop to launch a premium denim area at its Oxford Circus flagship in London, England in September 2008, to complement its existing denim collection, called Moto. That space is said to carry denim collections from designers Sass & Bide, Joe's Jeans, Dittos, My Lovely Jean, J Brand and Radcliffe. Designers with collections in the area for fall include Louise Goldin, Markus Lupfer and Todd Lynn.

The article discusses how British retailer Topshop/Topman is planning to open a store in Manhattan, New York City. The article explains that Topshop's store opening in Manhattan is part of the company's long term goal of created an America-wide-and global-brand. The article presents comments from Topshop's owner Sir Philip Green.

An interview with Sir Philip Green, owner of British retailer Topshop, is presented. According to Green, he is planning two more Manhattan, New York City stores, as well as flagships on the U.S. West Coast, and other units in ciities including Las Vegas, Miami and Boston. He describes the possible design of Topshop's Broadway store. He comments on the challenges of entering the American market.

The article reports that Topshop will pay Chlo, a French fashion house owned by Compagnie Financière Richemont, 13,000 pounds in an out-of-court settlement regarding a yellow overall dress. Chloe had alleged the yellow cotton dress sold by Topshop was almost identical to a dress from See by Chlo, the brand's diffusion line. The Chlo dress cost about 185 pounds, while the Topshop version retailed for only 35 pounds.

The article reports on the resignation of Jane Shepherdson as the brand director of Topshop as of October 2006. He helped transform the brand into a fashion and retail icon. Shepherdson has spent more than 20 years-her entire professional career-at Topshop, starting out as assistant buyer and working her way up to buying director and eventually brand director.

This article announces that Jane Shepherdson, brand director of Topshop, who helped transform the brand into a fashion and retail icon, has resigned. According to a company statement, issued on October 5, 2006, Shepherdson, 43, had been in discussions with Topshop owner Philip Green over the past few weeks and decided it was time for a change. Under Shepherdson's watch, Topshop rolled out an atelier service and maternity, infants', denim, ski, swimwear and accessories lines.

The article reports that Topshop has teamed up with textile designer Celia Birtwell to bring her signature feminine prints to a whole new generation. Birtwell and Topshop's design team delved into the designer's archives to produce an 11-piece collection of floaty blouses and dresses in silk, georgette and voile. Model Kate Moss has been photographed wearing a short cotton minidress from the line--an advance gift from the store.

Reports on the potential impact of the bid for the 2012 Olympic Games won by the city of London, England on its retail, property and economy. Projected sales to be generated by fashion retailers during the event; Preparations being made by Topshop for the event; Reaction of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld to the result of the bid of Paris, France; Role of soccer captain David Beckham in London's bid.

Presents news briefs on the European fashion industry as of October 2004. Increase in the sales of Hennes & Mauritz of Sweden in September; Addition of an atelier service to the creative customer services portfolio of the fashion emporium Topshop; Appointment of Sidney Ingle-Finch as communications director of Louis Vuitton in Great Britain.