The genius fashion formula Kate Moss swears by to appeal to the masses & could make her £3m just days after Zara launch

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Working class women can finally recreate the iconic look that Kate rocked while wading through the mud at Glastonbury in 2005

  • Published: 11:00, 3 Dec 2024
  • Updated: 11:05, 3 Dec 2024

SUPERMODEL royalty Kate Moss joined forces with Zara this winter to create the ultimate party wardrobe. 

The 50-year-old, who was once ranked as the 99th richest woman in Britain, created LBDs, tailoring and boho prints synonymous with her never-changing style. 

The mum-of-one is famed for her love of sheer and floral dresses, a style she's been wearing since her 20s.

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The mum-of-one is famed for her love of sheer and floral dresses, a style she's been wearing since her 20s.Credit: Getty

Kate is also no stranger to an LBD from designers like Stella McCartney, Miu Miu and Yves Saint Laurent.

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Kate is also no stranger to an LBD from designers like Stella McCartney, Miu Miu and Yves Saint Laurent.Credit: Getty Images - Getty

And despite being able to afford clobber from the likes of high-end fashion houses and obscure couture designers, Kate’s high-street collaboration actually makes sense. 

Why? Because it’s not her first rodeo. 

High Street Hysteria

Cast your mind back to 2007.

Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone, Katie Price and Peter Andre welcomed their first daughter, and Kate Moss launched her first collection with Topshop. 

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Kate was reportedly paid an eye-watering £3 million from Topshop bosses for her introduction to the high street.

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Kate was reportedly paid an eye-watering £3 million from Topshop bosses for her introduction to the high street.Credit: Reuters

When Moss X Topshop landed in the fashion giant’s flagship store on Oxford Street, the queue was so long that it required strict crowd control.

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When Moss X Topshop landed in the fashion giant’s flagship store on Oxford Street, the queue was so long that it required strict crowd control.Credit: Barcroft Media

The main appeal to fans was that the supermodel had dipped into her personal archive to recreate some of her most iconic looks.

Working class women were able to shop near-identical replicas of some of her most luxurious outfits.

Kate designed a replica of feather-trimmed LBD she wore to Frank Sinatra’s birthday party in 1995 for her first Topshop collection.

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Kate designed a replica of feather-trimmed LBD she wore to Frank Sinatra’s birthday party in 1995 for her first Topshop collection.Credit: Getty

Similarly, a copycat of her vintage, lemon posset-yellow party dress from 2003 was available.

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Similarly, a copycat of her vintage, lemon posset-yellow party dress from 2003 was available.Credit: Getty

Fast forward to 2024, Kate has applied the exact same replication strategy for her all-new Zara collection, according to fashion experts.

"It's a winning formula because Kate is a British style icon," comments Sophia Lorimer, sustainable stylist and founder of Fine-Tuned Wardrobe.

"It will not only be the younger generation of consumers who might not even know who she is that will be in line for this Zara range, but also the older generation  who grew up with her iconic style."

"Kate is known for her effortlessness and ready-to-wear pieces, and many women want to emulate it," Sophie Lorimer adds.

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"Kate is known for her effortlessness and ready-to-wear pieces, and many women want to emulate it," Sophie Lorimer adds.Credit: Zara

Still to this day, the pieces from Kate’s various Topshop collections are a resell sensation going for over £1,000 on eBay, meaning it’s clear that recreating her old looks is a winning recipe for Miss Moss.

Will her Zara collection have the lasting allure of her Topshop ones? It’s “very likely”, tells fashion consultant Alison Lowe MBE. 

The genius fashion formula Kate Moss swears by to appeal to masses & could make her £3m just days after Zara launch

“It is very likely that Kate's collaboration with Zara will be highly successful,” the expert comments. 

“This will be due to Kate’s global appeal as a legendary supermodel and enduring style icon. 

“Match this to Zara's ability to produce on trend, high-quality items at more accessible prices than high-end fashion houses, and then the collection could be flying off the racks.”

Copy Kate

Kate said that she wanted to “create the perfect party capsule ­— effortlessly chic but with an edge.”

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Kate said that she wanted to “create the perfect party capsule ­— effortlessly chic but with an edge.”Credit: Mert and Marcus

Croydon-born Kate announced her first-ever Zara collection last week [November 25] and it hit stores just days later.

The day-to-night designs were put together by the supermodel herself and celebrity stylist pal Katy England.

Among the pieces are a £109 leather jacket, and real leather jacket in animal print for an eye-watering £699 - looks that have been synonymous with Kate for over two decades. 

Kate designed a near-identical to silver blazer she wore for a visit to London auction house Christie’s in 2013.

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Kate designed a near-identical to silver blazer she wore for a visit to London auction house Christie’s in 2013.Credit: Getty - Contributor

The Zara rendition costs £119 and sold out online in a matter of hours.

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The Zara rendition costs £119 and sold out online in a matter of hours.Credit: Mert and Marcus

Arguably her most memorable outfits was the Lurex mini-dress she wore wading through the mud at Glastonbury in 2005.

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Arguably her most memorable outfits was the Lurex mini-dress she wore wading through the mud at Glastonbury in 2005.Credit: Rex Features

Us mere mortals can now rock the look - albeit nearly two decades later - for £119.

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Us mere mortals can now rock the look - albeit nearly two decades later - for £119.Credit: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

Some fashion fans might remember Kate dazzling in a classy silk gown as she hit the town in 2007 with designer pal John Galliano after a fashion gala.

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Some fashion fans might remember Kate dazzling in a classy silk gown as she hit the town in 2007 with designer pal John Galliano after a fashion gala.Credit: Getty

A rendition of that outfit in her Zara collection - deconstructed into a two piece of a £59.99 blouse and £69.99 skirt - creates the same vibe.

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A rendition of that outfit in her Zara collection - deconstructed into a two piece of a £59.99 blouse and £69.99 skirt - creates the same vibe.Credit: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott

“Details about Kate's earnings from her collaboration with Zara have not been publicly disclosed,” fashion consultant Alison adds. 

“But more than likely, she will have been offered a combination of upfront fees and a share of profits, as is typical for high-profile celebrity collaborations. 

“Both parties will be hoping to reap significant profits from the business partnership.”

Sophie Lorimer adds: "It's the fist time she has collaborated on a collection like this in over 10 years, so I have no doubt it will be a sell out."

TOPSHOP OR ZARA?

Sophia Lorimer, a Sustainable Stylist and the founder of Fine-Tuned Wardrobe, believes women should shop Kate Moss’ old Topshop collaborations over her new Zara one. 

She tells Fabulous: “The quality of the Topshop garments at that time were much better. And, although still fast fashion, they were built to last longer than some of the pieces we see today. 

“I for one have many Tophop items from that time that are still in great condition many years on .

“There are over 58,000 searches on Vinted alone for the Kate Moss collaboration with Topshop collection, with over 4,300 actually listed just on that site. 

“Furthermore, there are over 61.8 million Zara items also on Vinted, meaning that many of Zara items once brought and owned once or twice now end up here before eventually ending up in landfill.

“My invitation to anyone looking to go and buy this collection is to really be mindful of that purchase and not just buy it because it's the collaboration of the moment. 

“Quality pieces that are made well are the best way to have a more sustainable wardrobe that will last not just a season but many many more.”

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