At Platinum, we love to champion independent fashion brands – and where better to start than with one of our absolute favourites, Air & Grace. Founded by the inspiring Claire Burrows, Air & Grace is t

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ADORED BY THE LIKES OF BEYONCÉ AND KATE MOSS, TOPSHOP CEMENTED ITS PLACE AS AN ICON OF THE BRITISH HIGH STREET. AS THE BRAND MAKES ITS ELECTRIFYING COMEBACK, TAMISON O’CONNOR LOOKS AT WHAT ITS FUTURE HOLDS

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