Kate Moss's new Topshop collection: the verdict!

Topshop's Kate Moss AW07 collection goes on sale today - so what's the verdict?

Well, the new collection is one of extremes: a few beautiful pieces jostle for floor space amongst several not-so-great pieces, with a wide array of non-descript sweaters in between. Another minor disappointment is that some of the best items aren't available online (I was particularly sad to see the absence of the stripey Doctor Who scarf): which means elbow-sharpening tonight if you want to hit the high street tomorrow!

Here are the items I'll be fighting over, and the ones I'll be leaving on the rail:

The good

I was surprised to see a bag I really liked in the collection, as I am soo much more fussy about accessories than anything else! But this art deco inspired clipframe bag is OSOchic for any occasion, and I love the embroidered detail.

Choosing the best dress was tough, as there are 3 or 4 really beautiful ones in the collection - but I loved the simple shape of this long-sleeved mini dress, as well as the '20s-inspired arrangement of the sequins. A perfect day-to-night dress for those long cold winter nights.

The bad

Fitted tank top? Check. Bright, clashing colours? Check. Tiny animal emblem? Check. I thought so: Kate Moss has stolen my dad's golf sweater! Still, what are the chances she looks better in this than he does?

The ugly

Rather expensive mohair it may be (£55-worth, in fact!), but surely it's not just me that thinks this jumper looks like something you could buy from a street market for a fiver?

But hey, don't just take my word for it - check out all of Kate's Autumn/Winter collection here. Well, the part of it you can buy online, at least.

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