Either side of the millennium, Topshop was the go-to outlet for clobber. Women, and men, of all ages flocked to purchase stylish and (for the most part) affordable clothes – some pioneered by celebrity guest designers such as Kate Moss and Beyonce. At its peak, 500 shops could be found across high streets up and down the country – as well as internationally – including eight in Kent. But it all came crashing down when it went into administration in 2020. Here, we look at the rise and fall of Topshop’s popularity, and what now fills the empty units left behind by its exit from our high streets….