My Fashion Life

The fifth collection from the Kate Moss for Topshop line hits stores today. As with previous collections, the design team at Topshop have taken their cue from Kate’s wardrobe. The result? 50’s inspired dresses, floral and star prints, hints of lace, vintage inspired pieces, skinny jeans (no surprise), a couple of micro hotpants, and a confusing, fringed suede waistcoat.

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Many of the papers we read yesterday had the all-in-one black satin catsuit Kate wore at the celebratory launch for her Christmas collection for Topshop, pegged as a hit. But we say they’re wrong. It’s the sequinned bolero she sported that will be a sell out.

Now we haven’t been a fan of Kate Moss for Topshop but we have to admit we love the bolero and it’s a potential life saver for all those pending Christmas parties. The Christmas collection arrives at Topshop on Oct 25.

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So it comes as no surprise that Kate wont be designing her collection for Topshop, however what is interesting is the appointment of Katy England (creative director at Alexander McQueen) who’ll create the collection on Kate’s behalf. While the prospect of seeing what England has to offer is extremely exciting, it seems such a shame that Kate, a style icon of our times, either lacks the confidence or can’t be bothered to be fully involved in the project.

Even Sienna Miller, who’s faced a lot of criticism in her time for being an imitation of Kate, has taken an active role in her new label and Milla Jovovich who teamed up with Carmen Hawk, has stated in the past that she is always busy sourcing materials and finding inspiration for new collections.

If Kate has decided to lend her name to the project she should also lend her talent rather than take the credit for what will be Katy England’s finished product.

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H&M and Target have made it their mission to team up with as many top designers of the moment and bring to us cheap yet chic fashion, but Topshop has gone one better and if the rumours are correct will be hiring Kate Moss for £1 million to design her very own range.

Due to hit the shops early next year, it’s a sure bet the line will be a success. H&M must be kicking themselves for not backing Kate during her cocaine shame, otherwise who knows, it could have been them. [Mirror.co.uk]