Kate Moss recalls David Bowie's banter after fitting into his iconic outfit as Changeling chronicles Bowie's early years

Kate Moss has recalled the moment David Bowie teased her about not fitting into one of his iconic outfits, describing the late star as “such a b****” in a candid recollection that features in her eight‑part podcast series about the artist. Moss, a longtime friend of Bowie who died in 2016 of liver cancer at age 68, discusses the anecdote as part of a broader look at Bowie's artistic evolution from 1970 to 1975. The remarks come as Moss participates in Bowie's archival celebration through a BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds project titled David Bowie: Changeling, which gathers rare interviews and new reflections from artists inspired by the performer.

A memory Moss shares centers on a moment when she had just had a baby, soon after which she attempted to wear one of Bowie’s flamboyant outfits. She wore the Kansai Yamamoto jumpsuit to accept an award on Bowie's behalf at the 2014 BRIT Awards, but a decade earlier she had struggled to squeeze into one of his costumes. On 6 Music, she recalled: “I was just so happy because the last time I’d worn his clothes, I couldn't get in them properly, because it, you know, it was just after I’d had a baby.” She added that Bowie had a sharp sense of humor about the situation, noting, “When I interviewed him for Q [their first meeting in 2003] he was like: ‘So I hear the clothes didn’t really fit you?’ He was such a b**ch! He really was quite cutting.” The anecdote underscores the playful, bantering dynamic Moss described and underscores Bowie's complex relationship with wardrobe as a form of expression and performance.

The Changeling project anchors Moss’s contributions to a broader mosaic about Bowie’s life and work. The eight‑part series features a mix of rare archive interviews from Bowie, along with new conversations with peers and admirers including Boy George, Chrissie Hynde, Dave Gahan, Edward Enninful, Elton John, Goldie, Iggy Pop, Harris Reed, Robbie Williams and Twiggy. It also runs an exclusive 2001 interview with podcast creator Des Shaw and newly unearthed audio from the BBC Archive. Episodes trace Bowie's early performances with The Hype, his evolving fascination with Andy Warhol, and the creation of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, offering listeners a focused look at a transformative period in Bowie's career. The series is available on BBC Sounds now.

In a statement accompanying the release, Moss called Bowie “a very special person,” noting that he was more than a friend — “an enigma.” She said the project offers a chance to celebrate Bowie's transformation and to hear from those who joined him on his creative journey and continue to be inspired by him. “This podcast is a real celebration of my friend, a true British icon.”

The project arrives as Bowie's enduring legacy continues to be explored through firsthand recollections from collaborators and admirers alike. In related reflections from peers, Lulu has described Bowie's blunt remarks during their collaborations, highlighting the candid, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately artistic exchanges that punctuated Bowie's era. The BBC Radio 6 Music podcast Music Uncovered, David Bowie: Changeling is available on BBC Sounds now.