Kate Moss changed the standard for models as we know it—she was shorter, waifish and had an unusual beauty compared to her counterparts such as Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and, of course, Naomi Campbell. However, that didn’t stop her from joining the ranks of the top supermodels of the ‘90s, and every designer wanted to showcase their designs on the young star. Fashion powerhouses like Chanel, Dior and Versace loved her, as did the It designers of the time, Anne Klein and Isaac Mizrahi. She quickly found herself being invited to all the major events alongside the biggest celebrities—we're talking “Cannes Film Festival on the arm of Johnny Depp” major.
See more: Anne-Marie “Harmony” Ilunga On Her Inclusive Modelling Agency, Harmony HK She’s still involved in the fashion industry now, and although she’s made a few appearances on the catwalk as an ode to her legendary career (hello Fendi), she’s more focused on introducing the next generation of models with her agency, as well as her letting her daughters have their moment in the spotlight. We want to celebrate our favourite fashion moments from this more-than-memorable model both on and off the runway:
1993: Isaac Mizrahi said “rich intern” with this look, and Moss’s youthful glow and pulled back hair really emphasise that (Photo: PL Gould/IMAGES/Getty Images)
1993: Moss is totally in her element eating an ice cream while topless and wearing a bicorne at Vivienne Westwood (Photo: ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1994: Moss looking sultry on the runway in Karl Lagerfeld’s designs (Photo by PAT/ARNAL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1995: We’re definitely getting Sharon Tate vibes with this simple black and white look from Moss as she promotes her Calvin Klein campaign (Photo: Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
1997: Galliano at Dior was sublime, and so is this 1920s inspired look Moss slays with a pink wig (Photo: Pool PAT/CHARRIAU/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1993: This is the dress that really put Moss on the map, and mirrors the impact of Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” impact (Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
1994: Moss did 'The Matrix' well before its release with this all black look, and we love the combination of different fabrics (Photo: Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
1997: Probably one of Moss’s most iconic looks, we can’t get enough of this Chinese inspired dress and styling at Galliano’s Dior (Photo: PAT/ARNAL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1993: A suit suits Moss well, and we love this more androgynous look at Yves Saint Laurent (Photo: Pool ARNAL-PICOT/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1994: This Isaac Mizrahi look is giving us major “snow queen” vibes, and Moss nails the pure yet powerful energy (Photo: Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
1994: It’s red, white and blue glamour for Moss at Vivienne Westwood, and we’re obsessed with this voluminous hair and off the shoulder gown (Photo: Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1994: Moss with her friend and model Christy Turlington, wearing casual outfits that are so 2022 appropriate that this could have been taken yesterday (Photo: Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
1998: Another iconic dress moment for Moss was this fabulous off-the-shoulder feathered gown she wore to the Cannes Film Festival (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage)
1992: Moss is simply bewitching in this getup at Martine Sitbon (Photo: Pool ARNAL/GARCIA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1999: Moss takes the Monaco Grand Prix as she poses with the tyres that would eventually speed down the race track (Photo: Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images)
1996: This glittery green Gianni Versace cocktail dress on Moss is incredibly flattering and we’re obsessed (Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
1997: The brown and beige checkerboard print, cowboy boots and Farrah Fawcett shag at Givenchy is suspiciously 2022 and we can’t deal (Photo: Pool PAT/ARNAL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
1992: Moss resembles a floral goddess in this cascading look for a fashion show in aid of the Rainforest Foundation (Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
1998: Velvet, shimmer and silver was on Moss’s mind for this spring party (Photo: Dave Benett/Getty Images).
2005: Moss is the blueprint for festival fashion, and this messy hair, knit dress and muddy welly look at Glastonbury is very boho chic (Photo: Getty Images)
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