THE NEW SUPERS! TOPSHOP ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN LINE UP

TOPSHOP announces a brand new line up of campaign stars for Christmas 2015.

Bringing together the best emerging talent in the industry, the campaign celebrates a new generation of supermodels and captures the spirit of female camaraderie around the festive season.

TOPSHOP's new girl gang show that, whatever your style, it's all about the dress this Christmas.

TOPSHOP Creative Director, Kate Phelan says:

"TOPSHOP is renowned for bringing new talent, fashion and experiences to its customers. We have cast a stellar line up to mark the start of the festive season, bringing together a group of girls we love. They’re stylish, socially engaged and fun; they are TOPSHOP."

The line-up:

IMAAN HAMMAM (wearing dress £45, shoes £69 and bag £45)

BELLA HADID (wearing dress £48 and shoes £50)

ANETA PAJAK (wearing playsuit £45, faux fur stole £75, sheer tights £4, and shoes £56)

SOPHIA AHRENS (wearing dress £48, bag £26, tights £7 and shoes £58)

GRACE HARTZEL (wearing jacket £70, dress £34, bag £34, tights £6.50 and shoes £52)

MALAIKA FIRTH (wearing dress £36, faux fur jacket £75 and shoes £62)

ELLA RICHARDS (wearing jacket £185, jumper £60, skirt £75, sheer tights £4 and shoes £56)

MARGA ESQUIVEL(wearing dress £75, jacket £150, socks £4 and shoes £58)

Q&A WITH THE CAMPAIGN STARS BELLA HADID How was it walking for Topshop Unique's SS16 show? It was really exciting. I wore this awesome faux fur coat and really cute heels. And I love a good red lip!  How would your best friend describe you? A little crazy maybe, but I think I'm a good friend so I hope she would say that about me too. What advice would you give to models starting out? You've got to be nice. Friendship is probably the most important thing in the fashion world, otherwise no one really respects you. If you're mean you're not going to go very far. How is it having a sister in the same industry? We're always really busy, so it’s nice to see each other at work. Fashion week is great because we finally get to hang out. Are you on Santa's nice or naughty list? The naughty list. I was born naughty! SOPHIA AHRENS What did you want to be growing up? I never thought I’d be a model. I don’t know how it happened! I still ask myself – how did I get here?! Growing up in the countryside I always wanted to be a farmer. Where’s the coolest place you’ve been? I travelled to LA to walk Burberry and it was unbelievable. I went sightseeing, hung out on Venice beach. It’s different to anywhere I’ve ever travelled, which is a lot! What do you get up to on shoots? I usually bring a sketch book with me but I always get distracted chatting. Otherwise I'm on Instagram. I’m addicted. What are you wearing for the holidays? The playsuit from this shoot is properly festive. And I love the sparkly tights. It’s made for a party! IMAAN HAMMAM What scares you? In the early days, modelling was nerve-wracking – I had to open my first big show with Anna Wintour and Kanye sitting in the front row and I was shaking. Luckily make-up artist Pat McGrath calmed me down. She’s the sweetest thing. What’s the best bit about modelling? Walking in the shows. When I step out on the catwalk I can’t explain the feeling - it’s more than excitement. I get goose bumps and my heart is racing.  What’s on your Christmas list? A new surfboard and a really festive jumper. MALAIKA FIRTH What makes a role model in the fashion world? Someone who’s not afraid to be themselves. It’s about speaking your mind and knowing what you want in life, without worrying what other people think. That’s what people look up to. How was it walking the Topshop show? So fun! One time I had a red lip on and these really mini shorts so felt quite sexy. I love Topshop clothes so it's always nice to walk for you guys.  What are you most proud of? My biggest achievement is becoming a model. I’ve worked with so many big designers and talented people and not a lot of people can say that.  Where do you see yourself in five years? I hope I’ll be getting married with a kid in a big house – that would be nice! ELLA RICHARDS Have you inherited any musical talent from your granddad? No! I tried learning the piano but my teacher kept me on nursery rhymes for about a year. You can't be playing ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ when you're 14… What makes a supermodel? I think it’s about having that ‘mysterious’ thing – where you don’t give away too much. Also someone who’s just a nice person. What makes you laugh? Things I shouldn’t laugh at! I find silly things funny like people falling over or a kid having a tantrum.  What will you be doing this Christmas? Eating too much and watching The Holiday. MARGA ESQUIVEL What made you dye your hair? I was going through a lot of changes in my life so just wanted to do something different. I wanted something sun kissed but unusual – inspired by the surfer girls back home. What do you get up to on your days off? I’m really into food and nutrition, so I like following vegan accounts like FullyRawKristina on Instagram. When I’m at home in California I love going hiking or skateboarding along the beach. What are you most proud of? I’m proud of staying who I am – a lot of things in this industry can change a person and I’m happy that I have a steady head on my shoulders. How will you be spending the holidays? With my family and my boyfriend watching a ‘Nightmare Before Christmas.’ GRACE HARTZEL What’s your secret talent? If I weren’t a model I’d be a musician. I don’t play any instruments but I like singing. I’m a good singer. I like to write tunes and my karaoke song would be something by New Order. What do you do to chill out? I really like British comedy. The Mighty Boosh is my favourite. I love Noel Fielding – he’s always cool to watch. What makes a supermodel? I think consistency – consistency in being yourself but also being kind to everyone. Also being on time, choosing the right jobs. You definitely have to have serious personality. How would your best friend describe you? Crazy, silly and groovy! Or maybe just really weird…. What’s on your holiday playlist? ‘Soulful Christmas’ by James Brown, ‘It Must be Santa’ by Bob Dylan and ‘Father Christmas’ by The Kinks. ANETA PAJAK What's the best beauty trick you've learnt from make-up artists? One make-up artist taught me how to make a body scrub just by mixing sugar and honey. It really works! What's the coolest place you've been in the world? I’ve travelled to so many places around the world for work, but without a doubt the coolest place for me is the tiny Polish village where I was born. Life there has its own rhythm - people respect nature and traditional values. How would your best friend describe you? Complex! What are you doing for the holidays? All I want is time with my family. Relaxing, loved ones and food is the best package.

CAMPAIGN CREDITS Photographer: Giampaolo Sgura Hair: Anthony Turner Make up: Val Garland