London Fashion Week delivered a high-gloss nightlife moment Thursday as fashion royalty and aristocracy converged at Chiltern Firehouse for a star-studded party hosted by Mert Alas and Seventy One Gin. At the center of the guest list was Kate Moss, who mingled with fellow guests including Madonna, Iris Law and Lila Moss, as well as Princess Eugenie, in a scene that underscored the event’s notable blend of fashion elite and peerage.
Moss, 51, arrived in understated style in a little black dress paired with sheer tights and heels, signaling a poised, if low-key, presence among a crowd of high-profile attendees. Madonna, 67, opted for a more casual entrance, wearing jeans and a white T-shirt under a black trench coat as she walked in with partner Akeem Morris, 29. Iris Law drew attention in a bold look, braless beneath a black top with sheer panels, while her sister Lila Moss arrived in a matching mood, wearing a little black dress with lace trim and sky-high heels. Princess Eugenie, 35, offered a refined counterpoint in a cream jumper and black slacks, punctuated by a scarlet handbag.
New mum Poppy Delevingne joined the lineup in flared jeans and a low-cut black vest layered over a leather jacket, while Pink-haired Lady Mary Charteris posed alongside Eugenie as they headed into the party. Ellie Goulding arrived in a sheer black blouse and hotpants, and Caspar Jopling’s attendance was noted by insiders, with his ex-girlfriend and friends also seen arriving at the venue. The guest list extended to include Noel Gallagher, whose daughter Anais came along later, and Central Cee, who guests noted among the steady stream of stars winding through the venue.
The event occurred amid a wave of activity surrounding Moss, who had just taken on a new project outside the party circuit. She is the host of an eight-part podcast series titled David Bowie: Changeling, which traces Bowie’s artistic evolution from 1970 to 1975. The program features rare archive interviews with Bowie and others who were part of his circle, offering an intimate portrait of the artist at a pivotal period in his career. Moss described the project in a statement as a celebration of her friend and British icon, saying the chance to explore Bowie’s life during that era with 6 Music and BBC Sounds was an opportunity she was excited to pursue.
The podcast includes material from the BBC Archive as well as new interviews. Des Shaw contributes a 2001 interview as part of the series, and the roster of archival conversations reaches beyond Bowie, including voices such as Lady Gaga, Sinéad O’Connor, Lou Reed, Tracey Emin, Elton John, Robbie Williams and Twiggy. The eight-part collection also explores Bowie’s early performances with The Hype, his Warhol-inspired artistry, and the creation of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, painting a portrait of a transformative period for the performer.
Moss and Bowie’s friendship stretches back roughly a decade before Bowie’s death in 2016. She has spoken publicly about the fashion icon’s impact on her career and personal life. In past reflections, Moss recalled the difficulty of fitting into some of Bowie’s iconic outfits, recounting a moment when she joked about the clothes not fitting, a quip she shared after Bowie’s passing. The relationship left an enduring imprint on Moss’s public image and career, including collaborations and a shared history at various fashion milestones.
The Chiltern Firehouse party drew other luminaries from music and film, including Matt Smith and Michael McIntyre in all-black outfits, Noel Gallagher entering the venue in good spirits, and Dave Gardner making his way in with Central Cee. The gathering also served as a backdrop to ongoing conversations around London Fashion Week, a event that continues to blend fashion showcases with exclusive social scenes. As celebrities and industry insiders circulated through the doors, the night further showcased Moss’s ongoing influence within the fashion world and her recent foray into long-form audio storytelling that revisits a defining era in music history.