Kate Moss for Topshop SS08

Kate's 5th collection for Topshop, Spring Summer '08 is her best release to date. Inspired from her travels specifically to quote 'Ibiza, India, Miami and beyond', it encompasses her softer (as opposed to her Britain-punk style which inspired most of her previous collections) persona. Aztec prints and broderie anglaise designs in a palette of dusty hues provide the perfect summer Boho-luxe look without leaving a huge hole in your bank account.



My favourite piece of the collection is the broderie anglaise jacket. It's so pretty without being too girl-ish from the way it is cut and structured. It's a look that you can take from night to day with a pair of light blue denim (for day) or grey skinny jeans (for night) without having to fuss too much over jewelry.



Her daughter Lila Grace's mini mirrored dress also made its way into the collection as a pair of embroidered berry-red shorts and waistcoat with mirror appliques.



The collection should be heading our shores soon, until then you can check out the rest of the collection at
http://www.katemosstopshop.com/

Andersson replaced

Nine days after the Autumn/Winter '08 shows (which makes this post over 3 weeks late), creative director, Paulo Melim Andersson got the boot, allowing Central Saint Martins graduate Hannah MacGibbon to reign over.
This could be the best news yet for Chloe fans from way back in its heyday of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney & most notably, Phoebe Philo.

Hannah worked with Phoebe back when she headed Chloe from 2001-2006. Not that the brand wasn't already hosting a strong clientele before Phoebe came on board but she ultimately gave the house an ineffable quality of 'It' to hold significance and viability throughout the fashion world. She was aware of the brand's heritage (to reject stiff formality wear) and moved forward with it in a cohesive way. Bag lovers over will also remember the legendary Paddington (still strongly vied after today) which she ingeniously inspired. After the birth of her first child, she left to spend more time with her baby daughter.









Swedish designer Paulo Melim Andersson, spent 7 years in Marni prior to his 2 year stint at Chloe. Most of his designs were said to embody traces of his former employer, making season label loyalists to tag them as Marni-rip offs. He failed to capture Phoebe's essence or even create a new direction for the 4 decade old label.
It's yet to be seen what Phobe's former protege has to offer as we wait patiently for the unveiling of her new collection for S/S '09 later in October this year.

Image credits: Style.com