Supermodel Kate Moss caused chaos on Tuesday night when she pulled out of a major 1990s exhibition launch at Tate Britain at the last minute.
The 52-year-old fashion icon left photographers and event organisers waiting for hours before deciding not to attend the gallery on Millbank in London, despite being the main focus of the show.
Moss had been expected to walk the red carpet and pose alongside some of her most iconic photographs and fashion pieces displayed in the landmark exhibition.
Sources told The Daily Mail that Moss chose to skip the event because she feared being mobbed by crowd members and photographers upon arrival.
Organisers only discovered that Moss had pulled out at 10pm, after the launch party had already finished.
According to sources, Moss learned that fellow high-profile guests, including Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace, had been swarmed by fans when arriving at the venue.
Versace reportedly stayed for only an hour before leaving at 9:30pm. Wanting to avoid being bombarded in the same way, Moss made the decision to duck out of attending.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Kate Moss for comment regarding her absence.
Born in Croydon, South London, Moss rose to global fame during the 1990s as one of the world's most recognized supermodels, defining the decade's style through major ad campaigns and catwalk appearances. Tate Britain, located on Millbank in London, is part of the Tate gallery network showcasing British art from 1500 to the present day.
Star Focus of the Exhibition
The exhibition, titled The 90s: Art and Fashion, features several photographs, videos, and runway outfits worn by Moss throughout the decade, establishing her as a central part of the showcase.
Among the key works is the famous portrait used for the main promotional posters of the event, titled "Young Pink Kate". The photograph was taken at her London home in 1998 by German fine art photographer Juergen Teller.
Moss previously shared that she viewed the portrait as "the real me." Writing in her book Kate, she said: "Because it is just us having a laugh in my bed. There wasn't a hair or makeup artist or anything."
The portrait also features on the cover of the official exhibition book, which is currently being sold by Tate Britain for £40.
Visitors entering the exhibition are greeted immediately by a 1993 photograph of Moss wearing the Liz Bruce "naked dress." She famously wore the revealing garment in 1993 while attending the Elite Model Agency Look of the Year party in London.
Other sections of the exhibition featuring Moss include video recordings of her wearing designs from Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania Autumn/Winter 1993 collection and the iconic angel dress from John Galliano's Spring/Summer 1994 Princess Lucretia collection.
Paris Fashion Week and Upcoming Dates
Prior to the London launch, Moss was spotted attending events at Paris Fashion Week in France. Last Thursday, she attended the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2027 runway show.
The supermodel also joined revellers at Saint Laurent's star-studded Paris Fashion Week after-party, which took place on the 24th birthday of her daughter, model Lila Moss. She was later seen returning to The Ritz hotel in Paris.
Running from October 8, 2026, to February 13, 2027, The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain explores the creative energy and cultural influence of the decade through art, photography, fashion, and design.
The exhibition brings together striking photography by figures including Juergen Teller, David Sims, and Corinne Day, alongside works by leading artists such as Steve McQueen, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, and Yinka Shonibare.
Fashion films and elements of music culture further capture the distinctive spirit of the era, while runway designs by influential names including Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano highlight the designers who helped define 1990s style.
