In July 1990, a fresh-faced Kate Moss [1] graced the cover of The Face magazine. The accompanying spread, famously shot by photographer Corinne Day in Camber Sands, England, launched her career as a model. It caught the attention of the team at Calvin Klein, who soon had a topless Kate posing with Mark Wahlberg [2] for one of the brand's most famous underwear campaigns [3], as well as signing her as the face of the fragrance Obsession. Along with her supermodel pals, Kate Moss ruled the '90s: she even had a hot Hollywood boyfriend in Johnny Depp [4].
Those early days gave us a glimpse at an evolving personal style that would turn her into an enduring style icon, from her predilection for all-black outfits [5], to a passion for simple satin slip dresses. Even in her early 20s, Kate knew exactly how to put together an outfit that would turn heads with its simplicity and nonchalance (um, and those supermodel good looks). Take a look back at some of Kate's early appearances now, as we plan exactly how to re-create some of her most memorable '90s looks [6] for ourselves!
Backstage at Paris Fashion Week in 1991, wearing jeans and a white top.
Backstage at Paris Fashion Week in 1994, wearing a statement tee.
With Veronica Webb in 1994, wearing a black slip dress, a trophy jacket, and matching tights to the CFDA Awards.
Wearing a pale yellow strappy dress, with Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell [8] in 1995.
Wearing an all-over sequin column dress to the Golden Globes in 1995, with Johnny Depp [9].
Wearing a white strapless shift dress, with Johnny Depp [10] in 1995.
With Johnny Depp [11] in 1995, wearing a feather-trim dress.
With mom Linda in 1995, wearing a silver blaxer over a slip dress.
Wearing a red slip dress, with Tommy Hilfiger in 1995.
With Johnny Depp [12] in 1995, wearing a halter dress with cutouts at the neck.
At the VH1 Fashion Awards in 1995, wearing a simple black dress.
Wearing a black suit to the VH1 Fashion Awards in 1995.
In a casual striped top and jeans in 1996.
Wearing a beaded midi dress at the Donnie Brasco premiere with Johnny Depp [13] in 1997.
Wearing a white spaghetti strap gown to the Cannes Film Festival in 1998, with Claudia Schiffer.
Wearing a strapless top and wide-leg trousers in 1998.
With Gwyneth Paltrow [14] and Liv Tyler [15] in 1998, wearing a band tee and jeans.
Wearing a beaded shift dress to an amfAR benefit in 1999.
At a magazine launch party with Anthony Langdon in 1999, wearing a jersey dress with cowl front.
Attending the premiere of The Talented Mr. Ripley in 1999 wearing all-black look.
Wearing a green silk bias cut dress in March, 1999.
Showing off her new 'do, and the leather biker jacket that would become her signature, in 1999.
Wearing a black dress and a fur stole to the Met Gala in 1999.