Kate Moss Displays Striking Support for Sarah Ferguson Amid Epstein Scandal
Supermodel Kate Moss has made a remarkable show of solidarity with her close friends Sarah Ferguson and Princess Eugenie during the ongoing fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The 52-year-old fashion icon stunned attendees at a star-studded Yves Saint Laurent afterparty during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday, wearing a distinctive Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1988 Pink Colour Block Jacket paired with a sheer lace catsuit.
Fashion Statement with Historical Significance
In what appears to be a deliberate gesture of support, Moss's jacket was identical to the one famously worn by Sarah Ferguson when she departed London's Portland Hospital following the birth of Princess Eugenie in 1990. The former Duchess of York, then 66, had chosen the pale satin jacket featuring distinctive 1980s-style sharp shoulder pads and oversized buttons for her hospital departure, while her then-husband Prince Andrew complemented the look with a matching pink tie.
This fashion choice becomes particularly significant as Sarah Ferguson faces her most serious scandal to date, with Moss seemingly demonstrating that her close ties to the former Duchess remain intact despite the controversy surrounding the Epstein revelations.
A Friendship Spanning Decades
Despite their seemingly different worlds, Moss and Ferguson have maintained a close bond since reportedly being introduced by mutual friend Naomi Campbell at Hong Kong tycoon David Tang's birthday party in Bhutan in 2004. Over nearly two decades, their friendship has been documented through numerous public appearances and private moments.
The pair have been photographed on holiday together twice - first in Venice in 2013 and again in Greece in 2016, alongside Sir Tang and his family. Prior to Ferguson's recent public difficulties, the two women frequently enjoyed nights out together in London and attended numerous charity events, including a Marie Curie Cancer Care fundraiser in 2012.
Public Appearances and Private Support
In 2017, Ferguson was spotted leaving Moss's 43rd birthday celebration at the then-celebrity hotspot China Tang restaurant in Mayfair. The supermodel further demonstrated her connection to the royal family by attending Princess Eugenie's wedding in 2018, describing the joyous occasion to The Daily Mail as both "great and beautiful."
Ferguson has previously described her bond with Moss as "steadfast" and a friendship that has endured for "many, many years." When Moss celebrated her 50th birthday in 2024, Ferguson shared a heartfelt message with The Standard: "Kate and I have known each other for many, many years and we have laughed and been steadfast in our friendship in all ways."
Pattern of Loyalty in Difficult Times
Moss's decision to stand by Ferguson during this challenging period aligns with her historical pattern of supporting friends facing public scrutiny. The supermodel notably stood by fashion designer John Galliano after he was fired by Dior in 2011 for an anti-Semitic rant, even requesting that he design her wedding dress that same year as a public show of support.
Similarly, Moss testified in defense of her former partner Johnny Depp during his high-profile defamation lawsuit with Amber Heard and publicly defended Galliano again in 2022, stating: "I believe in the truth, and I believe in fairness and justice. I know that John Galliano is not a bad person – he had an alcohol problem and people turn."
Moss has also maintained her loyalty to fellow supermodel Naomi Campbell through various industry challenges, with Campbell describing Moss as her loyal "little sister" who has stood by her "through the good and the bad."
Ferguson's Current Situation
As Ferguson navigates the Epstein scandal fallout, her need for supportive friends like Moss has become increasingly apparent. Following the release of millions of documents from the United States Justice Department detailing her connections to Epstein, the former Duchess has reportedly been largely abandoned by her former social circle.
Revealed emails show that Ferguson and Prince Andrew maintained their friendship with Epstein even after his initial conviction for procuring a minor for prostitution. Embarrassing correspondence includes Ferguson begging Epstein for financial assistance to pay off mounting debts and even asking to work as his house assistant, despite knowing he was under house arrest for child prostitution charges.
Most damaging evidence indicates that Ferguson took her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, to lunch with Epstein just five days after his release from custody. As the scandal intensified, Ferguson reportedly fled the UK and sought refuge at the exclusive £13,000-a-day Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland.
Psychological Impact and Social Isolation
Friends describe Ferguson as being "in the depths of despair" following Prince Andrew's arrest, with one telling the Daily Mail: "She feels deeply depressed and that the world is out to get her. She is very, very down. Some people, including Sarah herself, are worried for her mental health."
Another source noted that even people Ferguson could "normally rely on" for support have "walked away" amid public anger over the Epstein revelations, describing the situation as "toxic" and something "no-one wants to go near."
In this context of social isolation and personal crisis, Kate Moss's public demonstration of solidarity through her fashion choice at Paris Fashion Week represents a significant statement of ongoing friendship and support during Ferguson's most challenging period.
