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Kate Moss for Topshop. Joni jeans. The Ivy Park collection.

It’s been four years since big Topshop closed its doors, and I think I speak for all millennials when I say we never really got over it.

But finally, our prayers have been answered: Topshop is set to return to the UK high-street.

It might not be exactly what you had in mind though.

The flagship Oxford Street shop, which closed in 2021, remains a massive IKEA. But you will soon be able to head to 32 John Lewis stores and get your hands on Topshop clothes in store, in real life.

From February 2026, John Lewis will carry Topshop’s spring collection, while a select six stores will also carry Topman.

The new Topshop spring collection will feature 120 pieces for lovers of the cult brand to choose from, and will be given a ‘prime’ position in stores, according to John Lewis managing director, Peter Ruis.

“I think the best fashion brands are multi-generational. The brilliance of Topshop is it is so affordable,” he said.

But John Lewis isn’t the first…

If you don’t have the patience to wait until next year to revel in the nostalgia of shopping Topshop in-store, then don’t panic, because there is one department store already selling it.

It’s all thanks to a collaboration with Liberty, the famous department store on Regent’s Street, a mere stone’s throw from where big Topshop used to be.

The brand teased a UK stockist in an Instagram video, posted 19 August, which appeared to reveal the recognisable Liberty storefront.

Comments on the post quickly noticed the setting, and questioned whether Liberty would be the first to have Topshop’s AW25 collection on the rails.

The news was then later confirmed by Liberty’s group buying and merchandising director, Lydia King.

‘Topshop was such a cultural destination for Oxford Circus and Soho, so I think our location is very important,’ Lydia told Ellle UK.

‘This whole area is obviously steeped in such history and it’s really buzzing at the moment.

‘To be a part of [Topshop’s] return, when there’s so much nostalgia about the location, and the brand, and the cultural moment, is really exciting.’

It’s not the first time Liberty and Topshop have joined forces. Fans of the Kate Moss for Topshop collections will remember the 2009 range, which featured Liberty prints on babydoll dresses and cami tops.

The Topshop comeback

While Topshop items have been available online via ASOS, shopping online has never quite replicated that buzz of spending hours in the giant shop.

But earlier this year, rumours began to swirl that the iconic fashion brand was making a comeback.

Cryptic Instagram posts back in March left fans ‘crying, screaming, throwing up’, convinced that a bricks and mortar store was coming back.

Only, it turned out to be the return of a dedicated Topshop website, as well as a runway show in Trafalgar Square on August 16.

Is this new development one step closer to getting a standalone Topshop store back? Only time will tell.

But for now, millennials assemble, grab your Jonis, and head to Soho.

A version of this story was first published on August 20, 2025.

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We said it once and we’ll say it again. M&S is back bigger, better and stronger than ever after that cyber attack.  

From the summer dresses, pretty pink frocks, to its sell-out Penny Loafers, and its impressive array of fashion staples, Marks and Spencer has fast become our go-to shopping destination for, quite frankly, everything. 

Currently, M&S’ selection of coats has piqued our interest, from the viral Waxed Look Checked Utility Jacket that has sold out, to the new Cracked Pu Sb Blazer Coat, there are more coats in our virtual basket than there are days in the week, but we’re not mad about it. 

The Cracked Pu SB Blazer Coat is one staple we predict will be the most versatile staple in your wardrobe you will no doubt get your cost per wear out of. 

Cracked Single Breasted Blazer Coat
M&S Cracked Pu Sb Blazer Coat

This blazer has been made from a polyurethane and polyester blend, which gives a cracked leather finish, and it features a polyester lining. It boasts a straight relaxed fit, collared neckline, button front fastening and patch pockets. Available in sizes 6 to 24.

Buy Now for £70

If, like us, you live in a blazer, then M&S’ Blazer Coat will be your fashion essential. 

It boasts a relaxed straight fit, it falls just below the hips to offer enough coverage, though you can size up for a looser fit. 

The Blazer features the classic blazer features, including a collared neckline, long sleeves and button front fastening. 

But what stands this creation out in a sea of blazers is the cracked PU effect; it’s not a shiny patent blazer, squeaky leather design, or louche cotton variation. Safe to say it’s a niche design that is lacking in our closet, and we need it. 

The blazer has been crafted from a polyurethane and polyester blend, which gives the illusion of a cracked leather finish that looks vintage, and it has a polyester lining.

The Blazer Coat is ultra versatile. It can be worn on its own, perhaps over a bralette or lace cami top and jeans, or a sheer skirt for date night. But it can also be styled for everyday wear over a T-shirt, shirt, roll neck jumper or a shirt. 

It is available in UK dress sizes 6 to 24, though we recommend sizing up at least one size if you plan to layer clothes underneath, or want more room to move as this is not an elasticated jacket. 

Let’s also not forget it’s £70, which we think is a reasonable sum for this premium-looking design. Wear it once a month from September, through the winter and into spring, and you’ve got your cost per wear out of it, though we know you’ll be hard pushed to limit it to a single monthly wear, it’s that good. 

But this is not the only outerwear staple we have had our eyes on. 

Shop Our Top Outerwear Picks At M&S

Faux Fur Buckle Trim Coat

The borg jacket is back and just in time for autumn/winter. The collarless design offers a straight fit, it also features a textured exterior, a round neckline, and buckle front fastening.

BUY NOW FOR £75

Suede Blazer

Suede fabric is everywhere we look, which is unsurprising because it offers a softer finish than PVC or patent leather materials. This blazer is slightly long in length, has a straight fit, collared neckline and button front fastening.

BUY NOW FOR £299

Pure Cotton Lightweight Buckle Country Jacket

If you want an insulating coat to wear every day, but is more chic than the typical parka jacket. This Country Jacket offers the necessary insulation for those wintery walks thanks to the padding, while the cord collar can be lifted to beat those pesky draughts from plaguing your neck.

BUY NOW FOR £90

Cotton Rich Stormwear™ Car Coat

This Car Coat is perfect for the school run, running errands, or the transitional season between summer and autumn when you need a light cover to keep you warm and dry. The cotton trench is long in length – it falls just above the knee – and features M&S’ signature Stormwear technology that is water repellent and will protect you from the elements.

BUY NOW FOR £65

Faux Leather Textured Longline Bomber Jacket

We think M&S’ Longline Bomber Jacket is more of a hybrid between a leather biker jacket and a bomber jacket. It features a relaxed fit, but when zipped up it creates that curved silhouette like the classic bomber jacket. It also boasts dropped shoulders, a funnel neck you can wear down or fasten up, as well as epaulettes on the shoulder. The sage green is a welcome alternative to the khaki green bomber and a traditional black biker jacket.

BUY NOW FOR £70

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