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GOOGLE : CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS

Google has launched a search for the best student photographer. All you need to do is enter your portfolio of 5 digital images to make up a 'Google Theme' 6 lucky finalists will have their work exhibited at the Saatchi Gallery, London and judged by an expert panel including Martin Parr. You can check out the full details here!

Don't forget, we are always looking for up and coming photography / model / journalism / musical talent here on the Topman Blog too! You can enter your submissions by email here.

 

ANTONY PRICE : WHAT IS TAFFETA?

Looking through Antony Price's second collection for Topman, one question which may spring to mind is 'What is Taffeta?" Well, let us explain. Taffeta is a very high end fabric which has been around since as early as the Renaissance, traditionally used in ball gowns and wedding attire. It is a type of silk, either yarn died or piece died. The Taffeta used in the Antony Price collection is yarn-died, giving the suits a stiffer feel and almost creating a shiny effect on the surface. So now you know! Enough of the Topman lessons, go grab yourself some Antony Price before it's too late! And don't forget to check out the Taffeta suits below...

Shop Antony Price Here

DRUM ROLL PLEASE! WINNER OF THE LOGO COMPETITION ANNOUNCED!

We can officially announce that the winner of the first 'design a logo' competition is Bobby Allen with his fantastically simple design shown below:

We picked it for the final 5 due to it's simplicity, the clever design and the color palette. We then put it to the vote and you voted in your thousands! Between the UK and US blogs, Bobby came out on top with a staggering 3,555 votes and the best average score. Runners up were Ronald Smeets and Darrel Moore, who also had great designs.

So what happens now? Well you can expect to see the new logo brandishing the blog shortly, as well as any other communications about it until we launch the 2nd logo competition in the new Season.  We will also be launching the next contribution assignment this week - so keep your eyes peeled for more information!

Congratulations Bobby Allen!

LOGO COMPETITION : TIME IS UP!

Thankyou to everyone who has voted for their favourite logo designs in the past two weeks, the response has been amazing (though is making our job even harder picking a winner!) We're going to be announcing the winner of the competition on Monday, so keep your eyes peeled for a fantastic new logo!

ANTONY PRICE : THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER...

Cast your minds back to April 1st, where we gave all of our lovely blog readers a sneaky glimpse into Antony Price's second collection for Topman. Well, we're busy taking delivery of the amazing new range today, so you can get your hands on it tomorrow! With everything from tee's to ties, suits to shirts, you really will fall in love with this second exclusive collection.

So keep checking back...by 7am all of the lines will be available to buy exclusively from Topman.com & our New York flagship store.

COMING SOON : INDY 500

Coming up in your rear view mirror quicker than Johnny Rutherford is the Indy 500, the worlds biggest single day sporting event hosted at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. More than just a 500 mile race around a track, the day has developed into a huge outdoor party at a venue which can squeeze in up to 400,000 people. So grab yourself a cool box, and make sure you choose your outfit wisely for the occasion. Check out our track day suggestions below!

Printed Tee// Denim Shirt// Black Skinny Jeans// Brown Leather Belt// Brown Wallet// White Plimsolls

TOPMAN STUDENT GIG @ SHANK!

To celebrate the launch of Topman Broadway & Broome St, we teamed up with NYU, Fordham, Pratt and Bard, and held a one-off college radio show on April 25th. It's safe to say that things got a little crazy! Check the video we filmed at the event and also don't forget to check out the bands that played by clicking the links at the end of this post...enjoy!

Crystal Stilts

Wavves

These Are Powers

Crash Diet Crew

Muggabears

WEB SCOUT : BAXTER AND BROOKS

 

On our daily web-hunt for all things fashion and beyond, we came across this lovely site! Baxter and Brooks is a site "celebrating British Fashion and highlighting the hard work and dedication required to make it in the industry" Working with some of the top homegrown British talent including Carolyn Massey, Baxter and Brooks provides an interesting look into the world of design, and all the hard work that goes into supporting such talented designers. Click here to go and have a look!

BRAD PITT STEPS OUT IN A TOPMAN SUIT

Recently spotted out and about in New York, Brad Pitt is in one of the latest suits from Topman.  Get his look now and click here to shop.

Image supplied by Getty Images.  Click here to see more pictures of Brad Pitt in his new suit.

LATEST TREND : TOPMAN GOES UNDERCOVER!

Yesterday afternoon we followed the team of photographers and models to a top secret (ahem) location for the latest installment of the Topman street style latest trends - Darjeeling. Hiding behind the bushes, we managed to get a few sneaky snaps before we were escorted off of the premises! See below...

 

 

 

Unfortunately you're going to have to wait a while before you can get your hands on the clothes from this culture fusing trend (22nd of May, if you're wondering!) Until then, you can shop the current latest trend Motel Arizona here.