- Topman
Infobox Company
name = TOPMAN
type =Subsidary ofArcadia Group
genre = Retail
foundation = 1978 [cite web
url=http://www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/about/ourhistory_topman.html
title=Tppman History
accessdate=2008-07-09
publisher= Arcadia Group]
location =London ,England ,UK ,under Arcadia Group Ltd
locations = Over 175 Stores
area_served = flagicon|UKUnited Kingdom
flagicon|IrelandRepublic of Ireland
flagicon|USAUnited States of America
flagicon|AustraliaAustralia
flagicon|SingaporeSingapore
key_people =Sir Philip Green (Chairman )
David Shepherd (Brand Director )
industry =Fashion Clothing Textiles
products = Men's Fashion
revenue = increase GBP£ 1.8 billion
net_income = decrease GBP£ 357.5 million
owner = Sir Philip Green and Family
parent =Arcadia Group
homepage = [http://www.topman.com/ TOPMAN.com]TOPMAN is the stand alone fashion business counterpart of
Topshop which caters exclusively for men’s clothing. Now part of theArcadia Group that also owns Burton,Miss Selfridge , Wallis, Evans andDorothy Perkins , Topman has a chain of high street men's clothing stores located throughout theUnited Kingdom ,Republic of Ireland and has a presence on just about every UK High Street. Topman was created in the UK towards the end of the 1970s to provide a new approach to menswear retailing. Since its creation, Topman also has built an international presence, including concession outlets in boutique stores in bothNew York &Japan , and an entire floor at the ‘world’s largest fashion store’, inOxford Circus ,London .Products
Many of the products on sale at Topman follow almost a light
rock and roll theme or indieTopman's main product offerings are fashionable men's clothing, covering everything from men's formalsuit s to informal indie-rock influenced casual styling ranges, along withfootwear andaccessories . Topman also sells more unique clothing at the flagship London store in an area named 'Lens'. It's current offerings Dexter Wong Ltd, Fred Perry, Licentious, Siv Stoldal, Carolyn Massey, Material Boy, Mjolk and the popular 'Topman Design'.Over recent years, Topman has collaborated with young designers such as Kim Jones, Markus Lupfer and Peter Jensen, as well as launching its own premium label ‘Topman Design’. After showing seasonally to the menswear press arena, Topman has now linked up with Fashion East to produce 'MAN', a menswear event which takes place on schedule at London fashion week, showcasing new menswear design as well as the Topman Design collection.
In 2008 Topman collaborates with new label
The Look Presents , the brainchild of rock fashion authorPaul Gorman and Soho boutique owner Max Karie.The Look Presents comprises three collections:A range of t-shirts by the 70s label Wonder Workshop, worn by rock icons including Iggy Pop, Marc Bolan and Mick Jagger - launched June 2008.
A t-shirt collection by
Nigel Waymouth , legendary founder of the iconic King's Road storeGranny Takes a Trip - launches August 2008Priceless, the new ready-to-wear capsule collection by
Antony Price , designer forRoxy Music ,Bryan Ferry andDuran Duran - launches October 2008Awards
Topman was nominated for ‘Menswear Design of the Year’ by the British Fashion Council, winner of ‘Best Fashion Retailer’ at the Maxim Style Awards for 2005 and winner of ‘Best High Street Retailer’ at the FHM Fashion & Grooming awards 2007.
Topman caters for all budgets , all occasions and all styles regardless of age.
ponsorship
References
External links
* [http://www.topman.com Official website]
* [http://www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/about/topman.html Arcadia Group Ltd - History of TOPMAN]
* [http://www.fashionfastforward.com.my/ Topman - Malaysia Official Website]
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