Asap54

This fashion-focused app will help you hunt down your heart’s desires

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Publisher: ASAP54
Reviewed On: iPhone
Cert: 4
Available On: iPhone

If you've ever looked at someone and wondered exactly where they got their T-shirt/jacket/shoes, but were too shy to ask, you're not alone. Up to now you had to silently wonder, or maybe try a few google searches before admitting defeat. But a new fashion app is set to change that. Asap54 allows you to take a photo of the coveted item (without being creepy, of course) and upload it, allowing the app to hunt down similar items for you to browse and possibly buy. You can also turn to the app's team of stylists, who can search for the item you're looking for and send you a list of possibilities, ranging from high street to high end, within 24 hours, if you feel the need to search out a little more information. A few caveats: you have to set a category for the desired item (shoes, dresses, etc) and it won't necessarily return the exact item you're looking for. But it can get very close a lot of the time. As a side effect, it may also seriously impact your bank balance. asap54.com

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien is an Irish Times business and technology journalist