Cara Delevingne's new Topshop collection is making us nostalgic for Kate Moss's iconic collaboration
The Cara x Topshop edit is worth browsing for autumn
If you still reminisce about Kate Moss' Topshop collection, the brand's latest collaboration with model Cara Delevingne will likely catch your attention and potentially cause some serious nostalgia. The original Kate Moss edit from 2007 brought fans accessible wardrobe staples that tapped into her iconic, bohemian style. Now, Cara has delivered a 16-piece edit just in time for autumn.
But she isn't a new face for the British clothing brand, and over a decade ago, in 2014, she became the first model to front one of its campaigns solo, having already been in a film for Kate Moss's 2010 collection. She has long been associated with the brand's distinctly London approach to fashion, and this can be seen throughout the latest edit.
The new Cara X Topshop collection feels considered and grown-up, with flattering slim-cut jeans, denim tailoring (that's almost all sold out), a cropped trench coat, an off-the-shoulder mini-dress, and denim wide culottes that are certainly statement-making. She says she has deliberately designed pieces for everyone, making it a great place to browse for autumn outfit ideas.
The denim fabric on this trench gives it a modern update with a slightly more casual feel, whilst the cropped length would pair perfectly with high-waist jeans. I'd wear mine over a simple brown knit and white jeans – add loafers for a smart finish.
Topshop always deliver on jeans, and this straight-leg pair feel so stylish. With a sleek, structured design, they will sit neatly without feeling too skinny. This light-wash pair are perfect for everyday wear.
Looking to try a new denim style? These culottes are a more directional take on your average pair of jeans. They feature a wide shape that falls into a silhouette not too dissimilar to a skirt. My advice would be to pair them with a fitted top or knit for a flattering finish.
One of the more statement-making pieces in the collection, this dress feels both bold and elegant thanks to its silhouette. The textured ruching is actually a figure-flattering design. Style with knee-high boots and tights during the cooler season.
The washed-black shade on these jeans has a slightly lived-in finish whilst the straight cut keeps them looking sharp. These are the perfect find to wear as part of a jeans-and-a-blazer outfit; add ballet flats, and you're good to go.
This long-sleeve t-shirt features exposed seam detailing that gives it a slightly utilitarian edge. Its made from ribbed jersey for a textural finish, and it would look excellent underneath a sharp blazer.
What stands out about this collection is that it combines everything I love about Topshop. Well-made denim, interesting basics, sharp tailoring and pieces with a little bit of attitude that tap into the brand's youthful and rebellious identity, just like Kate's original collection from the Noughties. What's not to love?
