Topshop/Topman Pop Up Shop
WHAT: Topshop/Topman Pop Up Shop
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 8 (1-8pm); Friday & Saturday, Dec 9 & 10 (1-7pm)
WHERE: Floating World Gallery (1925 N. Halsted St.)
HOST: Topshop/Topman
OUR RATING: Chance It!
The holiday shopping season is definitely in full swing, with holiday pop-up shops literally appearing everywhere you look. Topshop/Topman joined these ranks yesterday with their holiday pop-up shop in Lincoln Park, which is only open for another two days, closing Saturday night for good.
Topshop/Topman had dozens of folks out and about in the Lincoln Park area last night handing out fliers and tote bags promoting their ephemeral new shop, and last night after 5pm they even welcomed customers with an in-house DJ, small doughnuts from Glazed and Infused (check out our review on their doughnuts in the near future!) and complimentary Miller Lite and champagne.
Alicia: The ambience of this little shop is pretty great and not even close to how overwhelming the Michigan Avenue store feels. While the price tags of Topshop goods are a bit above my comfort level, I would definitely consider ‘splurging’ on some of their stuff. The intimate selection at this location makes a perfect short shopping experience, and even if you don’t think you are going to ultimately buy anything, just seeing how a pop up shop like this works in a really cool gallery space is a fun expedition.
This location is selling goods that the Michigan locale doesn’t quite have in stock yet, so you get a little glimpse of things to come if you are an avid Topshopper. I definitely had my eye on a few pieces, and while I tend not to be the biggest Topshop fan, I must admit that much of their clothing is of real quality. If you spot the beautiful maroon fitted pants with the creme decals, you’ll see what item of theirs almost made its way into my closet. Ladies: they also have a station where you can get your nails done for free, if that’s a thing you’re into. Ultimately, if you like browsing for clothes while listening to a live DJ and sipping champagne…and you’re in the LP area…I say go for it.
Adam: This little pop-up shop is in an interesting locale, staffed by friendly employees and sporting some stylish goods. When I was in Britain, I never really was a Topshopper, perhaps because I preferred buying my clothes over the internet or in America, both of which are cheaper than your average English highstreet store (if you slap a 20% tax on everything, it’s bound to be expensive).
However, I was pleasantly surprised by some of the offerings available from this Topshop location. For men, I spied several beautifully fabricated blazers in faux black velvet and several nice woolen sweaters. I will say, however, that the styling has definitely been Americanized, as I can’t imagine anyone in England wearing some of the the completely ugly sweaters (why buy these when relatives subject you to them anyway at this time of year!)
Overall, it’s perhaps a good idea to come in for a browse, imbibe the beer (the champagne was alright, but slightly naff–probably a waste of energy in terms of calories to taste ratio) and taste some of the sweet treats from Glazed and Infused (most fantastic name ever, by the way).