Kate Moss Through the Years: Before & After Becoming a Supermodel

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Jennifer Phang, James Crowley

September 25, 2023 3:28PM EDT

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When you think of catwalk queens, Kate Moss instantly comes to mind!

Known for her slight figure and waifish features, the British-born beauty stepped onto the scene in the early 90s. Her unvarnished, grunge-inspired look, which was a stark contrast to the glossy supermodels of the day, took over fashion. She stormed the catwalks of luxury brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton and was featured on countless covers of British Vogue. Though she’s courted some controversy over the years, Kate continues to walk top runways to this day.

As the model approaches her 50th birthday in January, she admitted that she’s “in denial” in a recent interview with The Times. “I’m not turning 50,” she said. “I’m not thinking about it. I do not feel 50.”

While she may be in denial about her age, she still looks fabulous! See photos of her through the years here.

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Kate Moss as a Child

Kate Moss as a Child — Kate Moss is seen as just a girl in the 1970s in this shot taken in her native Croydon, England. She wore a red turtleneck as she stared down the camera.

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Kate Moss In 1992

Kate Moss In 1992 — Kate Moss in black and white in a shot from Apr. 6, 1992. Her smoky eyes and wet hair were emblematic of her edgy look.

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Kate Moss Walks Paris Fashion Week in 1994

Kate Moss Walks Paris Fashion Week in 1994 — Kate Moss walks the runway for Chantal Thomas’s Autumn/winter 1994 collection in Paris. She was sassy in the lace miniskirt.

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Kate Moss Walks Paris Fashion Week in 1993

Kate Moss Walks Paris Fashion Week in 1993 — She’s got the blues! Kate Moss is adorable in blues as she graces the catwalk of a Spring/Summer 1993 show for Paris Fashion Week.

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Kate Moss Sits Front Row in 1992

Kate Moss Sits Front Row in 1992 — Not only a legend of the catwalk, but fashion brands also clamored to get Kate Moss sitting in the front row of their shows. She’s seen in 1992 smiling at a show.

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Kate Moss in Paris in 1993

Kate Moss in Paris in 1993 — Strike a pose! Kate Moss poses against graffiti while in Paris in 1993. She looked gorgeous in a mostly black outfit with a denim jacket on.

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Kate Moss Rides the Bus in Paris

Kate Moss Rides the Bus in Paris — Traveler. Kate Moss holds onto a cup of tea as she rides a bus around Paris in 1993. She stared out the window while watching the city fly by.

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Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell in 1995

Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell in 1995 — Double trouble! Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell looked like quite the pair while posing together at the London’s Designer Of The Year Award in 1995. Kate rocked a simple white tank top and gray mini-skirt, while Naomi went for a colorful look.

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Kate Moss at London Fashion Week

Kate Moss at London Fashion Week — British beauty! Kate Moss looked ultra-cute while wearing a union jack sweater to London Fashion Week in 1997. She struck a pose as she leaned on a pole.

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Kate Moss Walks Stella McCartney for Chloe

Kate Moss Walks Stella McCartney for Chloe — Pure glamour! Kate Moss stuns in silver as she walks down the runway at the Stella McCartney For Chloe show at Paris Fashion Week.

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Kate Moss at the Women of Achievement Reception

Kate Moss at the Women of Achievement Reception — Truly honored! Kate Moss is beautiful in blue at the Women Of Achievement Reception Gala at Buckingham Palace in London on Mar. 11, 2004. She completed the look with a white fur coat.

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Kate Moss Films a Commercial in 2005

Kate Moss Films a Commercial in 2005 — Ready for my close-up! Kate Moss looked chic in a furry hat while filming a commercial in NYC on June 6, 2004. She strutted in a beautiful pink outfit and brown blazer.

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Kate Moss in 2006

Kate Moss in 2006 — Giving back. Kate Moss is stunning at ever at the Sam and Ruby Charity Auction in New York on December 1, 2006. She sported a black fur coat as she attended the event.

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Kate Moss in 2009

Kate Moss in 2009 — Kate Moss smiles while at the opening party for the new Topshop/Topman Flagship Store on April 1, 2009. The soiree took place at the upscale Balthazar Restaurant.

Kate donned her favorite tuxedo jacket along with a tiered minidress and black tights. Ms Moss was in attendance, of course, because she has created a number of phenomenally successful clothing lines for Topshop.

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Kate Moss at London Fashion Week in 2010

Kate Moss at London Fashion Week in 2010 — In good company! Kate Moss smiles as she sits beside Topshop heiress Chloe Green at the Topshop Unique Spring / Summer 2010 show during London Fashion Week, on September 20, 2009. She sported a black blazer with a floral design.

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Kate Moss at Louis Vuitton’s Spring Summer 2012 Show

Kate Moss at Louis Vuitton’s Spring Summer 2012 Show — Très chic! Kate Moss is eternally chic in all white during Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2012 fashion show in Paris on October 5, 2011. She sat on a white carousel in a matching outfit.

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Kate Moss’s 40th Birthday

Kate Moss’s 40th Birthday — Birthday girl! Kate Moss dons a leopard coat as she leaves her house ahead of her 40th birthday celebrations on January 16, 2014.

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Kate Moss Leaves Louis Vuitton

Kate Moss Leaves Louis Vuitton — French exit. Kate Moss is fabulous in fur as she leaves Louis Vuitton’s men’s fall-winter 2015/2016 fashion show in Paris. She carried her bag with her as she left the event.

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Kate Moss at the Burberry Prorsum Show

Kate Moss at the Burberry Prorsum Show — Kate Moss is chic in black and white Burberry as she attends the Burberry Prorsum show. The brand presented its Spring/Summer 2016 at London Fashion Week on September 21, 2015.

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Kate Moss at Dior

Kate Moss at Dior — Kate Moss goes for the bedroom chic look in peachy silk PJs during Dior Men’s Spring-Summer 2019 fashion collection presented during Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2018.

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Kate Moss at Saint Laurent

Kate Moss at Saint Laurent — Kate Moss is a babe in black during the Saint Laurent show at Paris Fashion Week on September 25, 2018. She later took the catwalk.

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Kate Moss Aa Dior Men

Kate Moss Aa Dior Men — She wears the pants! Kate Moss is chic in silver silk at Dior’s Men show at Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2019.

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Kate Moss at the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards

Kate Moss at the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards — Style icon! Kate Moss wows in a black, vintage Halston look at The Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards, on September 5, 2019. The sheer dress looked fabulous as she arrived for the award show.

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Kate Moss Walks Fendi

Kate Moss Walks Fendi — Wow factor! Kate Moss is radiant in a silver gown on the catwalk of Fendi’s Spring/Summer 2021 show during Paris’ Haute Couture Fashion Week on January 27, 2021. The event came just weeks after her birthday!

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Kate Moss at Burberry 2022

Kate Moss at Burberry 2022 — Kate Moss was super chic in black Burberry sequins during the unveiling of the British fashion house’s 2022 collection in London. Heels and leather gloves made the look all the most glam.

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Kate Moss at the 2022 Met Gala

Kate Moss at the 2022 Met Gala — Kate Moss looked lush in a velvet tuxedo gown, customed designed by Burberry for the 2022 Met Gala on May 2. She jutted out a stocking-clad leg and piled on the diamonds.

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Kate Moss Close Up in 2022

Kate Moss Close Up in 2022 — Kate Moss was glowing at the 2022 Met Gala. Her skin was smooth and dewy and she had her blonde locks styled in full-bodied waves. Red lipstick was the perfect finishing touch.

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Kate Moss Walks Bottega Veneta

Kate Moss Walks Bottega Veneta — Kate Moss was super laid back in a custom flannel and blue jeans from Bottega Veneta women’s Spring Summer 2023 collection presented in Milan, Italy on Sep. 24, 2022. The relaxed blue look was reminescent of the 90s, when Kate first cut her teeth on the runway.

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Kate Moss at Saint Laurent

Kate Moss at Saint Laurent — Kate Moss was pure perfection during Saint Laurent’s Spring Summer 2023 show at Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2022. She teamed a flouncy minidress and stilettos with chunky gold jewelry and a fur coat while posing in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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Kate Moss at the 2022 WSJ Innovator Awards

Kate Moss at the 2022 WSJ Innovator Awards — Kate Moss was enchanting in moss green Saint Laurent during the 2022 WSJ Innovator Awards in New York on November 2, 2022. Her dress had a hood and was sheer enough to reveal a glimpse of the model’s underwear underneath. Bright eyeshadow and ebony bangles tied the look together along with stone statement earrings.

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