Topshop Unique

The review are in and Topshop Unique displayed some inspired pieces for the Fall 2013 collection. Women's wear daily points out the variety of textures in each look. Topshop Unique plays with proportion in interesting ways. The noted pieces in the collection were the full circle skirts, the midriff bearing tops mixed in with excellent outerwear, and trousers. The trousers in the collection are described by Women's Wear Daily as "tapered " and slightly masculine. The workmanship in the pants is quite remarkable and seems to float down the runway. There is no doubt that she is comfortable. The outerwear is fantastic and I love how unique each piece is and more importantly, their appeal to a variety of consumers.

There is a lot of skin shown in these pieces, but part of the brilliance of this collection is the interplay of exposing skin and then covering it up. My only concern is will most of America be able to pull these looks off?!? For example, the middriff bearing tops, are not appropriate for work unless you are self employed. On the other hand, the bare midriff is definitely something you could wear for night. But that is part of the magic of fashion, which is the inspiration, the fantasy. The hair is slightly unkempt which give the models a more realistic, lived in appearance. These are some of the standout pieces in the collection.

If anything seemed amiss in the collection it was the printed pieces. For me, they just don't fit with the rest of the collection. The prints are a bit bizarre for my taste and remind me of pajamas. Not something I would ever go out in. Besides those two mishaps, the collection overall is very strong, sexy and imaginative!