By Susie Bubble
at Style Bubble
LONDON -- Yes, I know I'm a little slow to react.
Yes, every blog under the sun by now has their piece
to say on the Kate Moss for Topshop collection. Yes,
I'm going to be covering the launch in greater depth
on video similar to the V&R for H&M video come 1st
May. But anyhow, yes, let's have a wee look at the
collection now and yes, I do indeed have something to say.
It's Kate Moss through and through. I'm not concerned
how much of a 'hand' she put into the design of the collection
because in my eyes, the clothes have achieved what they
were supposed to. They evoke Kate Moss. They are 'so Kate
Moss'. The trouble is for me, and for a few others (Philip
Green, boss of Topshop, certainly won't be concerned
because I believe we are in a minority) is that...well...to
be honest, I never wanted to evoke Kate Moss and she
has never been an inspiration for me. I like her style fine.
She pulls everything together very well. But she has never
really rocked my socks off in a way that she does for so
many. Her name is so often dropped in best dressed lists,
style icons that the Kate Moss broken record playing, for
me has made me slightly blase about it all. I'm not doubtful.
I'm just indifferent. However, fantastic news if you are
looking to channel a particular incarnation of Kate Moss.
There's 'vaguely hippy/summery' Moss.
The 'flirty/slightly slutty' Moss.
There's 'sexy boyish' Moss.
There's 'classic off-duty' Moss.
There's 'fashion forward/edged up' Moss.
If I had to choose one incarnation, I think I'd go
for the last but only because judging from the
pictures, those are the pieces that work for me
and stand out in terms of original design. Sadly,
for me, the rest of it is too much like what Topshop
have been churning out season after season in
their normal lines. As Ms Moss has said, she is
fully aware that Topshop have been evoking her
style in their design and now she is just finally
putting the official stamp on it all. I'm sure for
many people, the official stamp is enough to
induce them to go queuing and snatching on May
1st. I'd be interested to see to what extent the
clamor and excitement will be.
