History of Kate Moss in Timeline
Kate Moss, an English model, gained prominence in the early 1990s, marking the end of the "supermodel era" and popularizing the "heroin chic" aesthetic. Her influential collaborations with Calvin Klein cemented her status as a fashion icon. Known for her waifish figure and association with size zero fashion, Moss has also ventured into clothing design, music, and fashion editing for British Vogue. In 2012, she was the second highest-paid model according to Forbes. Moss's contributions to fashion have been recognized with awards like the 2013 British Fashion Award and a place on Time's 2007 list of the world's 100 most influential people.
January 1974: Katherine Ann Moss Born
In January 1974, Katherine Ann Moss was born. She would later become an English model known for her collaborations with Calvin Klein and her influence on the heroin chic trend in the early 1990s.
1988: Recruited as a Model
In 1988, at the age of 14, Kate Moss was recruited as a model by Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm Management, at JFK Airport in New York.
1994: Oasis Single Appearance
In 1994, Kate Moss appeared on Oasis singles "Fade Away", playing tambourine, with Johnny Depp playing a guitar.
1994: Relationship with Johnny Depp
In 1994, Kate Moss began a relationship with actor Johnny Depp. The relationship lasted until 1998.
1995: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women
In 1995, Kate Moss was voted 22nd in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women".
1996: Heroin Chic Fashion Look
In 1996, Kate Moss was featured in the fashion look heroin chic with a campaign for Calvin Klein, which prompted speculation over her weight and drew criticism from then-US President Bill Clinton.
1996: "Kate Moss" song by Rasputina
In 1996, the cello rock group Rasputina released a song entitled "Kate Moss" on their album Thanks for the Ether.
1997: Oasis Album Appearance
In 1997, Kate Moss appeared on Be Here Now album by Oasis, playing tambourine, with Johnny Depp playing a guitar.
1998: Oasis Singles and Album Appearance
In 1998, Kate Moss appeared on Oasis singles "Don't Go Away" and on the Be Here Now album (1997), playing tambourine, with Johnny Depp playing a guitar.
1998: End of Relationship with Johnny Depp
In 1998, Kate Moss' relationship with actor Johnny Depp ended. The relationship began in 1994.
November 1999: Millennium Cover of American Vogue
In November 1999, Kate Moss was on the Millennium cover of American Vogue as one of the "Modern Muses".
1999: Blackadder: Back & Forth Appearance
In 1999, Kate Moss played a non musical role in the British screen comedy Blackadder: Back & Forth, appearing both as Maid Marian and as a fictional Queen of England.
September 2002: Birth of Daughter Lila Moss
In September 2002, Kate Moss had a daughter, Lila Moss (born Lila Grace Moss Hack), with Jefferson Hack. Lila Moss is also a model.
2002: Painted by Lucian Freud
In 2002, Kate Moss was the subject of an expressionist nude painting by artist Lucian Freud, painted while she was pregnant.
September 2003: W Magazine Muse
In its September 2003 issue, W magazine named Kate Moss its muse.
2003: Some Velvet Morning Vocals
In 2003, Kate Moss provided vocals for Primal Scream's version of "Some Velvet Morning".
2004: Earnings Reported by Forbes
According to Forbes, Kate Moss' earnings for 2004-2005 were $5 million.
January 2005: Meeting Pete Doherty
In January 2005, Kate Moss met Libertines member Pete Doherty at her 31st birthday party.
April 2005: Rimmel London Mascara TV Ad Launch
April 2005 saw the launch of a Rimmel London mascara TV ad featuring leather-clad Kate Moss motorcycling through London to the rock song "Another Cold Beer" by Steven Crayn.
July 2005: Vogue/CFDA Fashion Inspiration Award
In July 2005, Kate Moss won the Vogue/CFDA award from the Fashion Designers of America as Fashion Inspiration.
September 2005: Cocaine Scandal
In September 2005, Kate Moss was involved in a cocaine scandal.
September 2005: Dropped from H&M Campaign
On September 20, 2005, H&M dropped Kate Moss from its campaign of autumn clothes designed by Stella McCartney after pictures were published of Moss using cocaine. Chanel also decided not to renew its contract with Moss, and Burberry dropped her campaign with them.
November 2005: W Cover Appearance
In November 2005, Kate Moss appeared on the cover of W and also inside in a multi-page fashion shoot. She also appeared in ad campaigns for Dior.
2005: Earnings Reported by Forbes
According to Forbes, Kate Moss' earnings for 2004-2005 were $5 million.
2005: Lucian Freud Painting Sold
In 2005, the expressionist nude painting of Kate Moss by Lucian Freud, painted in 2002, sold at Christie's for £3.93 million.
January 2006: Asked to Answer Questions Regarding Cocaine Scandal
On January 5, 2006, the London Metropolitan Police asked Kate Moss to return from the US to Britain to answer questions about the September 2005 cocaine scandal.
March 2006: Appearance in Alexander McQueen Show
In March 2006, Kate Moss appeared in the finale of Alexander McQueen's show The Widows of Culloden, as a life-sized illusion projected into a glass pyramid.
March 2006: Launch of SamandRuby Charity
In March 2006, Kate Moss helped launch the SamandRuby charity. The charity was started to provide funding for the education and shelter of Thai children, and is named after Samantha Archer Fayet and her daughter Ruby Rose who died in the tsunami.
June 2006: Charges Dropped
On June 16, 2006, British police dropped the charges against Kate Moss for lack of evidence.
September 2006: Vanity Fair Style Issue Cover
Kate Moss appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair's September 2006 style issue.
November 2006: Model of the Year at British Fashion Awards
In November 2006, Kate Moss was named model of the year at the British Fashion Awards, though the award stirred controversy.
November 2006: Comic Relief Appearance
On November 22, 2006, Kate Moss recorded an appearance in a Little Britain sketch for Comic Relief at the Hammersmith Apollo. She played a character named Katie Pollard, the sister of Vicky Pollard.
2006: Earnings Reported by Forbes
According to Forbes, Kate Moss' earnings for 2005-2006 were $8 million.
March 2007: Sexiest Woman NME Award
In March 2007, Kate Moss won the Sexiest Woman NME Award.
April 2007: Engagement to Pete Doherty
On April 11, 2007, Pete Doherty announced Kate Moss as his fiancée during a concert in London, where she also performed.
May 2007: Topshop Clothing Line Launch
On May 1, 2007, the clothing line designed by Kate Moss for Topshop was launched in the chain's 225 UK stores. Topshop reportedly paid Moss £3 million for the collaboration. The collection included clothes, bags, shoes, and belts.
July 2007: Split with Pete Doherty
In July 2007, Kate Moss and Pete Doherty split.
2007: Chuck Close Portrait
In 2007, Chuck Close created a portrait of Kate Moss, translating daguerreotypes of her into Jacquard tapestry.
2007: Forbes Top-Earning Models List
In 2007, Forbes magazine named Kate Moss second on the list of the World's 15 top-earning models with estimated earnings of $9 million. She also made her first appearance in the British women's Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated worth of £45 million.
2007: Launch of Fragrance and Body Lotion Range
In 2007, Kate Moss launched a fragrance and body lotion range bearing her name in association with Coty.
2007: Charity Support
In 2007, Kate Moss supported War Child. She also designed a charm in a necklace for Wallis in aid of Cancer Research UK, expressing her support to help fund crucial research.
2007: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2007, Time magazine named Kate Moss one of the world's 100 most influential people.
2008: PETA's Worst-Dressed List
In 2008, Kate Moss was added to PETA's 'Worst-Dressed' Celebrities of 2008' because of her frequent use of fur.
2008: Gold Statue by Marc Quinn
In 2008, Marc Quinn sculpted an 18-carat gold statue of Kate Moss, valued at £1.5m ($2.8m), for a British Museum exhibition.
2009: "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" Quote
In 2009, Kate Moss was interviewed by Women's Wear Daily and was quoted saying the phrase "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels", which she described as a "motto".
2009: Rich List Ranking
In the 2009 Rich List, Kate Moss was ranked as the 1,348th richest person in the UK, with a net worth of £40 million.
October 2010: Olympia Album Cover
In October 2010, Kate Moss appeared on the cover of Bryan Ferry's album Olympia.
2010: Handbag Design for Longchamp
In early 2010, Kate Moss designed handbags for Longchamp.
March 2011: Comic Relief Short Film
In March 2011, Kate Moss made a short film with Misery Bear for the Comic Relief event, entitled "Misery Bear's Comic Relief Starring Kate Moss".
July 2011: Marriage to Jamie Hince
On July 1, 2011, Kate Moss married Jamie Hince at St Peter's Church, Southrop, Gloucestershire. She wore a dress by John Galliano.
2011: Purchase of London Home
In 2011, Kate Moss bought a home at 3, The Grove, Highgate, in London.
January 2012: Recommends Hans Klok for London Fashion Week
In January 2012, Kate Moss recommended Dutch illusionist Hans Klok to Stella McCartney for London Fashion Week, but she dropped out due to a trapped nerve, and Alexa Chung took her place.
August 2012: 2012 London Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
On August 12, 2012, Kate Moss performed with Naomi Campbell in the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games.
November 2012: Miranda Kerr replaces Moss for Mango Campaign
In November 2012, Australian model Miranda Kerr replaced Kate Moss for Mango's spring/summer 2013 collection.
2012: Forbes Top-Earning Models List
In 2012, Kate Moss ranked second on the Forbes top-earning models list, with estimated earnings of $9.2 million for the year.
2012: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover
In 2012, Kate Moss was among the British cultural icons selected by artist Sir Peter Blake to appear in a new version of his most famous artwork – the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover.
2012: Models.com 'The Supers' List
In 2012, Kate Moss was included on MODELS.com's 'The Supers' list.
2012: Release of "Kate: The Kate Moss Book"
In 2012, Rizzoli Publications released "Kate: The Kate Moss Book", written by Kate Moss in collaboration with Jefferson Hack, Fabien Baron, and Jess Hallett. The book is a personal retrospective of her career.
December 2013: Playboy Cover and British Fashion Awards
In December 2013, Kate Moss posed nude for the 60th-anniversary issue of Playboy. That same month, she received a Special Recognition award at the British Fashion Awards.
2013: Miranda Kerr replaces Moss for Mango Campaign
In 2013, Australian model Miranda Kerr replaced Kate Moss for Mango's spring/summer collection.
2013: British Fashion Awards Acknowledgment
In 2013, Kate Moss received the British Fashion Awards acknowledging her contribution to fashion over 25 years.
2013: Mentioned in Stromae Song
In 2013, the Belgian pop singer Stromae wrote Kate Moss into the lyrics of the song "Tous les mêmes", singing "il n'y a que Kate Moss qui est éternelle".
April 2014: Second Topshop Collection Unveiled
On April 30, 2014, Kate Moss's second collection for Topshop was unveiled. Her first collection with Topshop resulted in a long-lasting relationship with the brand.
November 2014: Paddington Bear Statue Design
In November 2014, Kate Moss designed a Paddington Bear statue as one of fifty created by celebrities. These statues were located around London prior to the release of the film Paddington, and were auctioned to raise funds for the NSPCC.
2014: The Boy in the Dress Cameo
In 2014, Kate Moss made an acting cameo as herself in The Boy in the Dress.
2015: Escorted off EasyJet Flight
In 2015, Kate Moss was escorted off an EasyJet flight by police after she became disruptive.
September 2016: Founds Kate Moss Agency
In September 2016, Kate Moss founded Kate Moss Agency (KMA).
2016: Divorce Settlement
In 2016, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince settled their divorce out of court.
2022: Moss's Comment on Drug Use
In 2022, Kate Moss commented that "everybody I knew took drugs".
2022: Relocation to the Cotswolds
In 2022, Kate Moss sold her London home and relocated to the Cotswolds.
2022: Biopic Film Announced
In 2022, a biopic film titled "Moss and Freud" by James Lucas about the creation of Lucian Freud's painting of Kate Moss was announced. Ellie Bamber will play Kate Moss and Derek Jacobi will play Lucian Freud.
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