# Screaming Croc Shift Dresses Topshop Launches Christopher Kane Collection By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christopher-kane-for-topshop References: [myfashionlife](http://www.myfashionlife.com/archives/2009/09/10/revealed-christopher-kane-for-topshop-range/) & [topshop](http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=19551) Christopher Kane for [Topshop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-driven-shoppable-catwalk) is the latest [designer collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-c-springsummer-2025) presented by the mega-retailer. It is nice to see that Topshop is promoting young at-home talent as this latest pairing is an all British affair. The dress-heavy collection will also feature the graphic prints Kane is known for, such as a crocodile print t-shirt that resembles the popular gorilla print T from Kane’s A/W '09 show, as well as [shoes and accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-and-marimekko) starting at £30. The Christopher Kane for Topshop range is sure to be a hit, what with Kane being a celebrity favorite among young starlets like Emma Watson and Rihanna. Get ready to go shopping, as the 39-piece collection hits Topshop stores starting in mid-September. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Collaborations with Mega-retailers:** More young at-home talent can be promoted through designer collaborations with mega-retailers like Topshop. - **Graphic Print Clothing:** Graphic print clothing, like the crocodile print seen in the Christopher Kane for Topshop collection, will continue to be popular. - **Dress-heavy Collections:** Collections featuring a lot of dresses, like the Christopher Kane for Topshop collection, will be attractive to consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Retail companies like Topshop can gain from promoting young at-home fashion designers like Christopher Kane. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can continue to create unique graphic prints that will be featured in clothing collections. - **Apparel Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can focus on producing dress-heavy collections for retailers looking to promote specific designers or styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [UK Designer T-Shirt Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-anya-hindmarch.md) - [Whimsical Patterned Diverse Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-spade-and-target.md) - [Celebrity-Designed Street Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-beckham-2.md) - [Collaborative Retailer Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-collection.md) - [Designer Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-c-springsummer-2025.md) - [Collaborative Artful Runway Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-clark.md) - [Witchy Cinematic Bag Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kipling-x-wicked-collection.md) - [Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diane-von-furstenberg-1.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md)