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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kate Moss' unlikely inspiration from Pamela Anderson after huge transformation
Kate Moss appears to be taking inspiration from Baywatch legend Pamela Anderson as she stepped out at a huge celebrity party after ditching her make-up Kate Moss has taken inspiration from Pamela Anderson as she made a major change to her appearance. Original supermodel Kate is known for her glamorous appearance, but the 51-year-old made a huge change to her looks for a rather extravagant celebrity event earlier this week. The mum-of-one has always been known for her chiselled complexion and striking looks, but the model oozed sophistication on Tuesday evening while attending the 70th birthday of Sam McKnight in London. And it appears that Pamela Anderson was Kate's inspiration behind the bold move. Baywatch pin-up Pamela has gone completely make-up free in recent years and has been praised for the move. Now, it seems as though Kate is following suit as she stepped out completely makeup-free. Kate looked absolutely radiant as she posed with Sam at the glitzy event. The model, who found fame in the early Nineties, happily posed for photos with Sam, wearing a striking sparkling dress which perfectly complemented her famous physique. Kate completed her look with a pair of dainty gold earrings, while her blonde hair was swept back off her face and held together in a bun. Wellbeing is no stranger to Kate, who has her own beauty range, Cosmoss. But Kate has previously admitted her skincare routine isn't too high maintenance, despite being one of the most recognisable faces in the country. "I'd have to say I'm not very high maintenance when it comes to doing my own makeup," she previously said. Speaking to Vogue while putting on concealer, Kate added: "If I go out on a night... I'll put more on obviously, do an eye. During the day, I keep it pretty basic." And she previously switched her life up for a more relaxed outlook, explaining that she had been "meditating and doing yoga," giving her a new lease of life. She also sleeps with a facemask on after being advised by her daughter, Lila. Meanwhile, Pamela completely ditched make-up, joining the likes of Meghan Markle. "I did notice that there were all these people doing big makeup looks," the American actress said. She added: "It's just like me to go against the grain and do the opposite of what everyone's doing." Pamela previously opened up to Allure, explaining she didn't think people would notice her decision. She said "I just thought, 'I'm not competing with all these beautiful people,' I like that it resonated but it wasn't my intention to… Thinking everyone's going to get into this thing. But as I noticed it was resonating, I thought, this is really great." Kate's outing, however, could have been very awkward. Over the weekend, she snubbed her pal DJ Fat Tony's wedding after discovering her former Primrose Hill set pal, Fran Cutler, was on the guest list. Kate was due to walk down the aisle as a bridesmaid alongside reality star Gemma Collins and Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney. But Tony was also in attendance at Sam's birthday celebrations, as the official DJ for the party. Tony has previously praised his pal for her new lifestyle after ditching her hedonistic lifestyle.
Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
TALK OF THE TOWN: Collapse of Kate Moss's scents brand really stinks, say workers
With her beauty brand Cosmoss teetering on the brink of collapse, Kate Moss has been accused of leaving her staff in the lurch – and failing to pay them for months. After the depth of the company's woes was revealed by The Mail on Sunday last week, employees came forward with first-hand accounts from the ailing outfit. They say the model stopped paying them in January, having quietly decided to stop financing the venture, then fired them two months ago with no explanation. One manager told me last night: 'We've not been paid all year. At the start of 2025, Kate decided to shut down the project and we were given zero guidance on what to do with customers, how to communicate or what to say to creditors. A lot of people have started asking if they are going to get paid.' Cosmoss, which sells perfumes and creams, was launched with much fanfare in 2022. But Moss, 51, decided to stop financing the brand in early 2024 and it limped until last month when employees took matters into their own hands. 'We had to shut down the website because there was absolutely no guidance,' the source added. 'There were no people to run the store, yet people were ordering. What were we to do? The products were not able to be shipped.' The remaining team of just four have continued to manage day-to-day operations in the hope that they will eventually be paid. 'Initially we were told she wanted to pay off everyone and shut down the operation in the proper way but in January this year the situation changed. We realised that there was no intention of paying anyone, so we had to dismiss everyone.' Last week, we revealed products from Cosmoss, which has overdue accounts at Companies House, had appeared on a fire-sale website at up to 75 per cent off. The source said: 'I assume a liquidation firm was brought in. The money [for our salaries] is not going to come from anywhere other than her pocket. If you commit to something and pull the plug, it's your responsibility to finish it in a good way.' Ms Moss's representatives did not respond to a request for comment. Now Holly's making waves on the beach She's engaged to Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty – but now it 's Holly Ramsay's turn to make a splash. The eldest daughter of celebrity chef Gordon is the latest ambassador for Victoria's Secret, a brand famous for racy lingerie, but also associated with swimwear. The 25-year-old influencer posted a video of herself posing on the beach in a bright red bikini, prompting her dutiful fiance, 29, to respond with an emoji with love-heart eyes. The day after the post, Holly had to miss the Miami Grand Prix because of food poisoning. Should have stuck with dad's grub! The 'new Firehouse' has neighbours fuming With A-list haunt Chiltern Firehouse facing an expensive rebuild after February's fire, a rival has swooped in to fill the void. The owners of trendy Notting Hill pub The Pelican are aiming to open 'the new Chiltern' in September, just a couple of doors away. But locals are not happy about the venture, called The Hart. 'People were severely affected by noise from the Firehouse, and are scared it's going to be a repeat performance,' one tells me. So has Dolly lost the plot? As the author of two novels, you might expect Dolly Alderton to know how to weave a plot. Not so, she says. 'I went to a bookstore in Canada and all my books were in a section called Plotless Fiction,' she told an event at networking society The Trouble Club. Her response? 'I'm not that bothered about plot personally.' How convenient! Trouble in paradise The latest season of The White Lotus had as much drama off-screen as on it, I hear. Jason Isaacs and co-star Parker Posey were reportedly at each other's throats while fliming in Thailand. 'There was little love lost,' said a source. 'A deathly silence fell between them as soon as the cameras stopped rolling.' All involved are keeping shtum. POOR David Gilmour. The Pink Floyd star has been trying to sell his Brighton seafront mansion for three years, to no avail. He listed it on the market at £15million in 2022 and now, I can reveal, he's slashed the price to £8.95million. This is the second time he's lowered it, having knocked it back to £10million in 2023 – yet still no takers. Sometimes even a guitar hero can't strike the right chord. Spotted Channing Tatum living up to his Magic Mike character and 'slut-dropping' in the green room at Soho celeb hangout The Devonshire. Lady Amelia Windsor, left, day-raving at Queen's Yard summer party in Hackney – not to be confused with the Buckingham Palace garden party... Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud fame dining at the next table to Robbie Williams' wife Ayda at Kensington Roof Gardens.
Telegraph
07-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
What's going wrong at Kate Moss's beauty brand?
So where did it all go wrong for Cosmoss, the wellness and beauty brand fronted by supermodel Kate Moss that, according to some, was set to make her the next Gwyneth Paltrow? The range — comprising everything from herbal tea bags (£20 for 20) through cleansers (£52), moisturisers (£95) and perfume (£125) — launched in September 2022. However, records from Companies House show that the company's last accounts, for 2023, which were due at the end of December 2024, have yet to be filed, the Instagram account hasn't been updated for almost three months, and the products are being sold for a fraction of the original price — you can snap up the cleanser for £11.99 and the perfume for £39.99 — at online discount stores. For a start, according to many, the products just didn't stand up to scrutiny. Reviewing the range when it launched, beauty expert and founder of the Skin Rocks brand Caroline Hirons was unimpressed. Writing about the £95 face cream, she said: 'There is nothing revolutionary about this moisturiser, and the claims are designed to give the impression that it will do far more for your skin than it is scientifically capable of.' More broadly, she took umbrage, not at Moss entering the beauty arena, but at the fact that, with the overblown claims and underwhelming formulations, Moss didn't seem to be taking it seriously. 'We are an industry full of trained, qualified and quantified experts with proven track records,' she wrote. 'Feel free to join us […] but you need to meet us high up at our level, not invent your own 'whimsical' one that fuels the distrust and disregard for something that we all love so dearly.' But even distinctly average products can sell in their millions if you get the marketing plan right, and this was Kate Moss, the face that — over the years — has sold everything from Calvin Klein jeans to St Tropez fake tan. Previous ventures in her own name have hardly flopped — her first fashion collection with Topshop was an instant hit, boosting Topshop sales by an estimated 10 per cent. So why couldn't she sell her wellness range? Fundamentally there was a serious disjunct between what she was trying to sell and her image. After all, she's never exactly been synonymous with the wellness movement. And the fact that she'd signed to Diet Coke mere months before trying to flog us Cosmoss homeopathic teas didn't exactly help cement this as a brand that she'd poured her heart and soul into. 'Her reputation as a hardcore party girl did her no favours,' says Hirons. 'If she had bought out a make-up primer that made your face look as good as the night before the morning after, and a really sexy lip gloss or something, it would have flown. But the fact that Kate Moss brought out a wellness line just seemed to be taking the piss.' Other industry insiders, who didn't want to be named, agree. 'She's synonymous with smokey eyes, late nights and effortlessly edgy glamour. She should have gone for make-up. You could have had the Kate Moss eye, or the 3am face that still looks good,' one said. 'But wellness? She's more well known for her hedonism than her herbalism!' And that seems to be part of the key to the success of a celebrity brand – authenticity. Charlotte McCarthy has been in beauty branding and communications for more than 25 years, working with founder brands including Jo Malone London, Anya Hindmarch and Bibbi Parfum. She says: 'Celebrity brands go wrong when the individual doesn't live and breathe their product and purpose pre launch, at launch and after the launch. When you think about Gwyneth Paltrow, the Kardashians, Selena Gomez – they've built strong communities and a world you can access and feel part of. So when they launch a brand, it feels like a natural extension. 'But with Kate Moss and a wellness brand, it feels like people just didn't buy into it.' But Moss just didn't seem to do the graft that's required. Like it or loathe it, if you've got a brand, you need to be on social media. The likes of Paltrow, Trinny Woodhall and Rihanna are on Instagram all the time — not just plugging their wares, but engaging with a community. Moss just doesn't play the game. View this post on Instagram A post shared by COSMOSS (@cosmoss) 'The main thing that drives sales these days, especially if you're a celebrity, is community,' says Hirons. 'Think [Selena Gomez's brand] Rare Beauty, think Hailey Bieber [founder of Rhode Skin], which Kate Moss does not have. She doesn't talk to people, doesn't talk to the press, she's almost a recluse if you think about it. And fair play, she can do whatever she wants, but you can't then suddenly be surprised that you don't have this big community that come running when you release a product.' The apparent demise of Cosmoss should be a cautionary tale for any celebs looking to cash in on the beauty industry. Not least because some believe that it won't be long before the only way that celebrities will be able to make money from beauty is through their own brands, making the stakes even higher. Beauty marketing consultant Camilla Craven, who has worked with brands including Charlotte Tilbury and FaceGym, thinks the days of brands paying out for celebrity endorsements could be numbered. 'Brands are increasingly turning away from big-name celebrities towards micro-celebrities, who offer stronger engagement, and more targeted reach,' she says. 'They also tend to foster genuine trust within their niche communities, making their recommendations feel more authentic and persuasive.' She adds: 'As audiences grow weary of glossy, impersonal campaigns, it's this relatability and consistent presence that can deliver better ROI and lasting brand loyalty — especially when traditional celebrity endorsements often come with high costs.'
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carefree Kate Moss... but is all well at wellness brand?
Taking the chance to soak up the glorious sunshine, Kate Moss looked carefree and relaxed as she went for a stroll with her dog Archie in Notting Hill last week. But behind the smile, it appears the supermodel is far from happy. For The Mail on Sunday can reveal that the 51-year-old's wellness brand – which was launched to much fanfare just three years ago – has proved a flop. High-end stores stocking her products have slashed their prices, with some items even turning up for sale at huge discounts on a bargain-basement website. Sources have told this newspaper: 'It's all completely over.' Kate Moss looked carefree and relaxed as she went for a stroll with her dog Archie in Notting Hill last week The Mail on Sunday can reveal that the 51-year-old's wellness brand – which was launched to much fanfare just three years ago – has proved a flop High-end stores stocking her products have slashed their prices, with some items even turning up for sale at huge discounts on a bargain-basement website Cosmoss was inspired by the model's new-found love of spirituality and sobriety after decades of wild partying Cosmoss looked set to turn Ms Moss into Britain's answer to Gwyneth Paltrow, whose alternative lifestyle business Goop is worth millions The wellness brand offers everything from teas and face creams to £125 'sacred mist' perfumes Items can no longer be bought on the Cosmoss site, while others are being sold at knockdown prices on a clearance website called Discount Dragon Cosmoss – which was inspired by the model's new-found love of spirituality and sobriety after decades of wild partying – was designed to complement her newly serene way of life in the Cotswolds countryside. The wellness brand, which offers everything from teas and face creams to £125 'sacred mist' perfumes, looked set to turn Ms Moss into Britain's answer to Gwyneth Paltrow, whose alternative lifestyle business Goop is worth millions. However, items can no longer be bought on the Cosmoss site, while others are being sold at knockdown prices on a clearance website called Discount Dragon, better known for selling cut-price shampoo and surplus supermarket food stock. The brand's Sacred Mist spray, which normally costs £125, is on sale for just £39.99, while its Golden Nectar CBD Oil, which was once £105, is also available for £39.99. The Face Cleanser, once touted as the core of the Cosmoss skincare 'ritual routine', is marked down from £48 to £11.99. At Libert London Cosmoss stock is buried among a small table of items from other brands Ms Moss - a notorious 'party girl' - lives by the mantra 'never complain, never explain' At Liberty London, products are still on sale at full price but the Cosmoss counter has been dismantled Ms Moss has failed to shed any light on the situation via her website In March, Cosmoss attracted scrutiny after being threatened with compulsory strike-off action due to overdue accounts Kate Moss strutted down the streets of Notting Hill in a denim mini skirt Kate Moss opted to accessorize with large sunglasses and gold bangles Kate Moss wore stacked necklaces around her neck, both with chile charms on Kate Moss was seen laughing while holding her dog's chic red lead The fashion legend browsed the multiple clothing shops in Notting Hill Kate Moss appeared to enjoy some retail therapy - accompanied by her dog Kate Moss kept it casual with a simple black vest and frayed denim skirt Kate spent almost 2 hours inside vintage couture store 'Lovers Lane London' Kate Moss and her assistant Fiona Young, walking Kate's dogs in Notting Hill, 'Lovers Lane London' closed its doors just for Kate, so she could shop in private Meanwhile, Bond Street department store Fenwick has slashed its remaining stock by 30 per cent and Niche Beauty, once a stockist of the range, has nothing left to sell. At Liberty London, products are still on sale at full price but the Cosmoss counter has been dismantled and what stock remains is hidden in the beauty department, buried among a small table of items from other brands. Ms Moss, who lives by the mantra 'never complain, never explain', has failed to shed any light on the situation via her website. In March, Cosmoss attracted scrutiny after being threatened with compulsory strike-off action due to overdue accounts. This was reversed without explanation. A spokesman for Ms Moss and for Cosmoss did not respond to requests for comment. Cosmoss was designed to complement her newly serene way of life in the Cotswolds countryside The brand's Sacred Mist spray, which normally costs £125, is on sale for just £39.99 The brand's Golden Nectar CBD Oil, which was once £105, is also available for £39.99 The fashion icon swept away her golden locks, revealing a purple-stone pinky ring Kate Moss proved she was still at the top of her game as she walked down the street Kate Moss kept her shoes simple wearing ballet flats with criss cross details Her pampered pooch appeared to be enjoying the bustling streets of Notting Hill Lovers Lane London is iconic vintage store on Portobello Road As soon as she left, the blinds were opened and the shop was back open for regular customers Kate more a denim miniskirt and a black t-shirt with a black cardigan for the trip out Kate Moss' assistant Fiona Young was laughing away as the pair walked the dogs in Notting Hill The iconic vintage store where Moss shopped for almost two hours, shut its blinds while she browsed Kate Moss proved quite the animal lover as she held two dogs Moss styled her casual outfit with a giant wicker bag
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Kate Moss oozes sophistication in a black midi dress as she joins stylish Jaime Winstone and Patsy Kensit at the launch of Issue 8.5
Kate Moss put on a glamorous display as she joined Jaime Winstone and Patsy Kensit at the launch of Issue 8.5, held at The Lavery in London on Tuesday. The supermodel, 51, showed off her incredible figure in a black midi dress and oozed confidence as she posed for sizzling snaps. Kate boosted her height in pointed heels and accessorised with chunky gold jewellery, while her long blonde locks were styled in loose waves. Meanwhile Jaime, 39, showcased her quirky style in a plunging blue top and leather knee-length shorts, teamed with lace-up platform heels. Patsy, who was joined by son Lennon Gallagher, wowed in a figure-hugging black midi dress while cosying up to pal Kate at the party. The luxury event was hosted by Perfect Magazine & Burberry to celebrate Kate and Ray Winstone. Kate's outing comes after it was revealed her wellness brand Cosmoss has narrowly avoided being dissolved, as new official documents show the threat of compulsory strike-off has been discontinued. Just weeks after the company was issued a formal notice warning it could be removed from the official register, Companies House confirms the action has now been halted. According to the update, the Registrar of Companies is 'taking no further action', stating that a cause had been shown as to why Cosmoss should remain on the register. The Mail revealed in February that Cosmoss faced being struck off the register, sparking concern about the future of Moss's much-hyped lifestyle venture. Launched in 2022 to much fanfare, Cosmoss promised to channel Moss's supermodel sensibilities into a wellness empire, offering products ranging from teas and face creams to £105 'sacred mist' sprays. But while the business has seemingly dodged a legal bullet, fans are now left scratching their heads over the brand's digital silence and online dysfunction. Despite the reprieve, Cosmoss hasn't posted on its Instagram account since February — an unusual lull for a brand that once leaned heavily on its moody, moss-green aesthetic and lifestyle messaging. The last post, on 20 February, is filled with customer complaints. 'Is there something wrong with your EU web shop? Trying to make some purchases but cart will not load. Have tried both on iPhone and Mac. Would love to put in an order,' one fan wrote. Another replied saying they were having the same problem. A third added, 'I placed an order 4 days ago and can't see its status because the website doesn't work. I see error all the time.' Attempts to add products to the cart on Cosmoss's official website currently result in an empty basket, making it impossible to complete a purchase. Adding even more fuel to the confusion, several Cosmoss products have recently surfaced on the beauty discount retailer Boop Beauty - with markdowns of up to 69 percent off, suggesting a potential stock clear-out or shift in distribution strategy. MailOnline has contacted a representative for Kate for comment. When Kate launched Cosmoss in 2022, she claimed it would 'open a door' to 'balance, restoration, and love'. But this is not the first sign of trouble as the wellness brand reportedly owed lenders more than £405,000 in April 2023. The skincare brand sells 20 herbal tea bags for £20, as well as perfumes, and skin creams - including a £105 regenerating face oil and a £125 Sacred Mist room spray. Kate claimed Cosmoss is 'self-care created for life's modern journeys' upon its launch on September 1, 2022. It has been likened to a British version of Gwyneth Paltrow's US business Goop as Kate became the latest celebrity to jump on the wellness market. Kate's beauty products, made from 'potent, natural substances', are split into three daily rituals which are said to balance the 'body and soul with the natural environment and the circadian cycles'. The website describes these rituals as enabling us to 'adjust to the rhythm of nature, help us find inner peace and self-fulfilment, and open a door to balance, restoration and love'. The full three rituals cost more than £400, while the popular Golden Nectar serum - which contains the 'mythical' tears of Chios, a plant resin produced on the Greek island - has a £105 price tag alone. The dawn ritual, which fills the body with 'positive energy', costs a total of £287 and includes a £21 antioxidant 'dawn tea', a £52 cleanser and £95 anti-ageing face cream. In 2023, the Daily Mail revealed that Kate had won a legal battle with a pharmaceutical firm over the name of her brand Cosmoss. It means she has trademarked Cosmoss for ranges such as herbal preparations for medicinal purposes, plus food and mineral supplements in her latest venture. 'Kate has huge ambitions for the Cosmoss brand,' the Daily Mail's Richard Eden was told at the time. Kate applied to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in 2022 to trademark Cosmoss for applications from aromatherapy candles, vitamin supplements and teas to magazines, videos and home furnishings, but Danish firm Pharmacosmos objected to her application. The company, which makes products for those with iron deficiencies, has been in business for more than 50 years. It gave a 'likelihood of confusion' as the reason for its objection, but the opposition to Kate's application was dropped. A filed update at the IPO showed at the time Cosmoss no longer planned to trademark goods intended for treating iron deficiency, meaning there would be no clash with the Danish firm. Then the brand faced backlash again in March 2024 when Kate boasted that she had succeeded where the world's top scientists have failed - and found a miracle cure for eczema. Just one application of her new £105 Golden Nectar skin oil, she said, had an unexpected bonus of instantly getting rid of eczema or another uncurable skin condition, psoriasis. 'I have to tell you a secret: we didn't know when we made it; we've discovered it since,' she says in a video of her conversation with fashion writer Alessandra Steinherr, posted on the Cosmoss Instagram page. 'I have friends with eczema and any kind of psoriasis, any kind of spots, bite... You put this on — and gone, the next day.' However, the NHS website states that there is no cure for eczema or psoriasis, which are painful, unsightly conditions whose symptoms are usually treated with moisturisers as well as creams and ointments to reduce swelling and redness during flare-ups. Kate was blasted by the NHS ' top doctor Professor Sir Stephen Powis over the 'misleading health claims'. The brand previously also had problems with federal authorities in the United States over plans to market a cannabis-derived health product.
