Ellie Bamber, the actress portraying supermodel Kate Moss in the forthcoming biographical film Moss And Freud, has been revealed in a new trailer wearing authentic clothing borrowed directly from Moss's own impressive wardrobe collection. The 29-year-old actress bears a striking resemblance to the iconic model, sharing her smoky vocal tone and signature tousled blonde hair, but now she is literally stepping into Moss's shoes and outfits for the cinematic portrayal.
Recreating Iconic Fashion Moments
In the recently released trailer, Bamber meticulously recreates several of Moss's most memorable fashion appearances from the 1990s. One standout scene shows Bamber channeling Moss's daring topless runway walk from the 1994 Vivienne Westwood show, wearing nothing more than a striped mini skirt and a distinctive Napoleonic-style blue hat. The actress even replicates Moss's famous Magnum ice cream moment from that same show, briefly seen holding the treat aloft in the trailer footage.
Authentic Wardrobe Pieces
The film features Bamber wearing genuine items from Moss's personal collection, including the black halterneck mini dress that Moss famously wore to New York's Danziger Gallery in 1995 for the launch of The Kate Moss Book, a photographic collection celebrating her career. Additionally, Bamber dons Moss's patriotic Union Jack jacket, originally worn by the then-19-year-old model for a John Galliano fashion show in 1992, just as Moss was on the verge of international fame and about to appear on her breakthrough British Vogue cover.
The Film's Central Relationship
Moss And Freud, scheduled for cinematic release on May 29th, explores the complex and intense friendship between Kate Moss, now 52, and the late artist Lucian Freud, portrayed by 87-year-old Derek Jacobi. The narrative centers on the remarkable period in 2002 when Freud, then 80 years old, painted a nude portrait of Moss while she was pregnant with her daughter Lila.
Artistic Collaboration and Conflict
The film dramatizes the nine-month creative process during which Moss and Freud worked together through late-night sessions, meeting three times weekly from 7pm until 2am. This artistic collaboration resulted in a portrait that would eventually sell for £3.5 million at Christie's auction house. The trailer hints at the volatile dynamic between artist and muse, with Freud demanding "absolute commitment" from Moss and later erupting at her tardiness with the accusation, "You are late. Do you treat all of this as some kind of game?"
The production promises to explore not just the creation of significant artwork but the profound personal connection between two cultural icons from different generations and artistic disciplines. Through Bamber's authentic wardrobe choices and careful recreation of Moss's most iconic moments, the film aims to transport audiences back to pivotal moments in fashion history while examining the human relationship at its core.
