Style Kit

Oriental Flavor

Kate Moss’s holiday look is Asian-inspired
By JANE KINGSU-CHENG
November 26, 2009, 3:34pm
Get the disco vibe going in this sequined, Bali dress.
Get the disco vibe going in this sequined, Bali dress.

When one’s ideas are so very well received, that person gets revved up to do a one-up on her last.  Such is the case with Kate Moss, as she launches her holiday collection for Topshop.

Perhaps her current movie choices are Asian ones, like Memoirs of a Geisha or Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; or maybe Dior’s fashion house serves as her source of inspiration.  Either way, Moss’s Oriental taste is evident in her most seductive clothes for the European retail store to date.

A body-hugging, form-fitting Cheongsam dress is Moss’s rebuttal to Herve Ledger’s bondage dresses. Quite refreshing, actually. Prints and patterns, all in Asian references, such as Geisha Rose, bamboo, flying stalks, lotus flowers and fireworks, are used on most of the items.  Of course, since this is a holiday collection, these pieces are made to sparkle in time for the festivities. 

Must-tries include a floral, beaded, one-shouldered, long-sleeved and strapless mini (covered in black mesh petals and gold beads), cashmere sweaters, classic, knit, crew-neck jumpers and sequined, knit waistcoats.

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