This year, it feels as if Christmas came early because Kate Moss is about to revive some of her most unforgettable ensembles in a 40-piece capsule collection for Zara that includes ready-to-wear, accessories, and shoes.
On November 30, the iconic 90’s supermodel and Zara will release the “Party Capsule” just in time for the holiday season. Designed by Moss and her long-term collaborator, stylist Katy England, the collection was inspired in part by pieces from Moss’s own archive. Think her still-in-demand 2007 Topshop collab, but updated for the 2020s.
As W Magazine reports, it was actually that previous project (which you can still purchase pieces from on secondhand sites) that inspired Moss to return to the world of design. “I still see women wearing pieces from collections I’ve done in the past,” the model told W via email. “It’s always a thrill. That’s what got me thinking, maybe I should have another go.”
It all makes so much sense, because as ELLE magazine reports, out of all of the decades of fashion, there’s only one that will always feel timeless, and that’s the undeniably chic ’90s. Supermodel fashion dominated that era, especially the effortlessly cool looks that were centered around sleek minimalism with a hint of bohemian glam worn by Moss herself.
“We went to my archive, which was crazy because I hadn’t been there in so long,” Moss wrote to ELLE in an email. “There was the dress from my 19th birthday party, with the shoes that I would’ve worn that night. It was so nice rediscovering so many old pieces.” The dress she’s referring to is a sheer black number that has withstood the test of time.
In addition to those classic minimalist pieces, you’ll find a sprinkle of early-’90s/late-’80s glamour in the mix too. Think twirl-worthy, sheer rock ‘n’ roll-ready cape dresses and embellished bralettes perfect for dancing underneath the disco balls of Studio 54. “Back in the day, I would have also done the little black sequin dress,” says Moss. “And I love the chiffon, too.”
But the collection isn’t all disco and sex appeal. A vintage 1930s tea dress is reimagined for this century, alongside a cigarette trouser Moss calls “a staple.” There are many prints throughout the capsule, including leopard, a must for the model. In campaign images shot by Moss’s longtime collaborators Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, she shows off pieces from the collab in what could be the exclusive backroom of a crowded club. The model lounges on a leather couch in a silk ivory set and takes a second to breathe in a sparkling knit mini dress before heading back out for another round of dancing.
According to W, other designs are modeled after pieces from her own closet, which she’s excited to share with the world. One coat was inspired by a vintage piece “that everyone has tried to steal” from Moss. “It looks so expensive,” she says, adding that when she got pieces back from production, she often wouldn’t be able to tell if she was holding the original or recreation. “That’s always a good sign.”
A faux pony hair peacoat in the collection recalls one Moss inherited as a hand-me-down. The original coat featured her friend’s initials stitched into the lining, making it unmistakable. In the same spirit, customers can customize their own versions of the coat. This thoughtful detail ensures you can confidently leave it unattended—say, at a club—without worrying about it going missing. “You don’t want someone nicking your coat,” Moss quips.
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