The answer to the above is a simple three word rule: CopyKate Moss.

Central to this was denim.

Specifically, figure-hugging denim.

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Translation: skinnies most successful outings are when they dont look like spray-on denim at all.

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LONDON  JANUARY 29 Kate Moss is seen January 29 2004 in West London.

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LONDON ENGLAND  MARCH 16  Stella McCartney and Kate Moss attend the launch for Stella McCartney’s collection for GAP at…

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LONDON  OCTOBER 02  Model Kate Moss arrives at the London gala screening of Control at Odeon Covent Garden on October 2…

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