Kate Moss

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SoHo looked more like Hollywood last night as stars turned out for the much anticipated launch party for the famed British cheap-and-chic retailer Topshop in N.Y.C. And while the lead-up to the opening may have been plagued by delays, the wait was worth it as everyone from Topshop’s star designer Kate Moss to Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and tastemakers Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs headed to Balthazar for an exclusive dinner — that just happened to be one of the fashion events of the season. During a surprise performance by Hudson, who’s long been obsessed with the British retailer, the sequined star shouted out, “I’ve got my little Topshop outfit on. Is this all right?” Lovebirds Lopez and Mark Anthony watched as Hudson performed “One Night Only” from their seats at Moss’s table, which they also shared with designer Jason Wu. And while Lopez might be able to afford the priciest of designer garb, she told PEOPLE.com that she’s a fan of Topshop for its low-priced chic. “I love that you can get a lot of stuff there, really inexpensive,” she said, “that it fits really great, and they really concentrate on making cool, really cutting-edge clothes.” Check out all the goods at Topshop.com — free shipping all week!

Paris is buzzing over the most recent Chanel collection, which stuck to a strict color palette of black with occasional accents of light pink and pistachio green. And of course, there were a new slew of covetable bags with those iconic chain straps. What do the chic and gorgeous front row denizens think of Karl Lagerfeld and the collection? Watch and find out as Lily Allen, Kate Moss, Freida Pinto and more Chanel-clad stars talk about the designer’s genius and the pieces they covet most. Then check out all the stars at Paris Fashion Week by clicking here.

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Not only is Kate Moss gearing up to release an accessories collection in 2009 for TOPSHOP, the supermodel will also star in British design house Longchamp’s Spring ‘09 ad campaign — along with Russian model Sasha Pivovarova. This is the first advertising campaign which showcases Longchamp’s ready-to-wear collection. The bold, graphic photos which highlight Kate and Sasha’s sassy and sexy personalities are intended to epitomize the Longchamp woman. We love the bold lips and look-a-like bobs! Check out all the ads when they hit magazines in January 2009. Tell us: What do you think of Kate’s new campaign?

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Two years ago Kate Moss took her supermodel style to the masses when she collaborated with British affordable chain Topshop. Good news for all the fashionistas couldn’t get enough of her high fashion styles with main street prices. Topshop has announced the extension of the Kate Moss for Topshop collection for another three years–plus the addition of shoes and lingerie. “The last two years have been an exciting experience, and Topshop has given me the perfect platform to develop my own collection, which is something that I have wanted to do for a long time. I am really looking forward to working with the Topshop team on our new collections and thank everybody who already owns a piece of Kate Moss for Topshop!” Kate said in a statement to the press. What’s better is that with the launch of the Topshop US e-commerce site in September and the much-anticipated New York flagsip store opening in March, Kate’s designs will be widely available on this side of the pond. We can’t wait to see what Kate has in store for us — especially in terms of shoes and lingerie. Tell us: Will you buy shoes and lingerie by Kate Moss?

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For the past two decades, supermodel Kate Moss’s laid-back look has made her a muse for some of fashion’s hottest designers, style tastemakers and artists — and she’s finally revealing her style secrets in an interview with The London Times. “When it comes to dressing,” she tells the paper, “I follow my feelings and just get dressed. For me, it’s not necessarily about trends or even interpreting catwalk looks.” But for those of us who don’t have her innate sense of style, she offers a little sage advice for how to always get it right. “Never look like you’ve tried too hard — or, rather, don’t try too hard!” she emphasizes. “Mismatching can add a much more personal touch to an outfit.” And when it comes to hair, she’s equally adventurous. “Be brave and try a new hairstyle,” says the model, who recently took her own advice, chopping off her long locks into a bob. “It can completely transform your look just for one night and inspire a new way of looking at your existing wardrobe.” And as the reigning queen of vintage cool she offers a little advice on buying secondhand. “When you buy a vintage or secondhand piece, don’t take it on face value — it can be altered in so many ways. I’ve lopped the hem off many a full-length gown and made necklines lower. It does help to have a genius dressmaker, otherwise just do it yourself.” Click here to check out all of Kate’s sartorial wisdom — and learn the story behind the 21st-birthday dress, given to her by former flame Johnny Depp, that she hopes to pass down to her daughter.

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Taking a cue from another famous Brit — Lily Allen — Kate Moss added hot pink streaks to her blonde locks this weekend. The supermodel, known for her quirky style, gave her bob a rock ‘n’ roll makeover for her daughter Lila Grace’s birthday party in London. Other famous guests like Kelly Osbourne donned curly pink wigs and funky clothes, while Kate herself rocked sexy zebra-striped pants. No word on what the official theme of the party was, but we think the pink streaks look fun on Kate. Tell us: Do you think Kate Moss should keep the streaks? Do you love or hate them?

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She’s long been a source of inspiration of some of fashion’s top designers, and a new art exhibit in the heart of Paris is setting out to examine Kate Moss’s status as a modern-day muse. France’s Musée des Arts Décoratifs has announced plans for an exhibition dedicated entirely to British supermodel. Just yards from the Mona Lisa’s famous perch in the Louvre, the display will showcase Moss’s 19 years in the industry. Museum Director Beatrice Salmon explains the choice, saying that the museum intends to “decode the phenomenon” the supermodel has become. “This is an occasion to ask a certain number of experts in image and communications to explain why and how [Kate has] become someone the whole world knows.” As for just how involved Moss herself will be in the project, the Museum’s press officer Marie Laure Moreau says that “Kate Moss has agreed to cooperate, to collaborate on the exhibit. The show will concentrate on her life, her career — and be a celebration of her 19 years.” But will Moss be there to kick off the launch of the show, which will run from November 26, 2009 to April 25, 2010? Moreau adds laughingly, “We certainly hope so!” Tell us: Would do you think of the national museum’s choice to create an exhibit based on Kate?–Reporting by Peter Mikelbank