Topshop started life in 1964 as Peter Robinson's Topshop, a fashion brand within the Sheffield branch of the Peter Robinson Ltd chain. By the 1970s Topshop had become a stand-alone store, and in 1994 it settled into its permanent home, 214 Oxford Street.

Majoring in up-to-the-minute affordable style, Topshop’s brave and irreverent approach has endeared the brand to fashion-conscious shoppers and industry insiders alike, all of whom delight in the store's cult status whilst enjoying its accessibility and buzzy atmosphere. With more than 300 stores across the UK and over 140 stores in international territories, it’s no exaggeration to say that Topshop is a shopping institution