In a deeply moving revelation that has sent shivers through the fashion world, iconic British supermodel Kate Moss has disclosed the haunting final exchange with the photographer who first discovered her.
The poignant moment features in the new BBC documentary "CORINNE DAY: The Face of Fashion," which explores the life and work of the visionary photographer who helped define the 1990s "grunge" aesthetic.
The Fateful Conversation
Moss recounts her last visit to Day's bedside as the photographer battled a brain tumour. Their professional relationship, which began when Moss was just 14 years old, had evolved into a profound friendship spanning decades.
"The last thing she said to me was, 'I'm so glad I found you,'" Moss reveals, her voice filled with emotion. The supermodel describes this final exchange as both beautiful and deeply unsettling, a moment that continues to resonate with her years later.
A Raw and Revolutionary Partnership
The documentary explores how Day's controversial, intimate shooting style—a stark contrast to the glossy perfection of 1980s fashion photography—catapulted the young Moss to international stardom. Their collaboration produced some of the most iconic and raw images in fashion history.
Moss reflects on their early work together, including the groundbreaking 1990 shoot for The Face magazine that would redefine beauty standards and launch the "heroin chic" era that dominated 90s fashion.
A Complex Legacy
While their early work faced criticism for promoting unhealthy body images, Moss maintains that Day's approach was fundamentally about authenticity and capturing real moments rather than creating artificial perfection.
The documentary, which features previously unseen footage and photographs, offers a comprehensive look at Day's influential career and her significant impact on contemporary fashion photography before her tragic death in 2011 at age 48.
Moss's emotional testimony provides a powerful conclusion to the film, highlighting the enduring bond between artist and muse that transcended their professional relationship and ended with those chilling, heartfelt final words.
