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Kate Moss’ Best Party Looks

The undisputed master of slip dresses and furs.

by Kevin LeBlanc

Kate Moss turns 51 today, and just as we celebrated Chloë Sevigny’s birthday with a slew of her best going-out looks, we’re turning back the clock to review Moss’ best party ‘fits of all time. She changed the fashion game in the early ‘90s, encapsulating the “heroin-chic” era with her boyish looks and becoming a runway darling, walking for friends like John Galliano, Gianni Versace, and Alexander McQueen. Her generation-defining cheekbones were the starring feature of many a Calvin Klein campaign — and candid party picture.

A few themes emerged when we scoured the archives. Firstly, all black is the go-to for the fashionable Brit, but if black won’t do, a metallic dress is the next best thing. Secondly, if you don’t own a fur coat (faux or not), it’s a must-have for looking ineffably cool going from car door to party entrance. Lastly, if you’re stuck in a style rut, a vintage slip dress and some heels are all you need to make an entrance (and equally enchanting exit). Keep reading to see our favorite Glastonbury girl’s best party fashion from 1993 to 2023.

Elite Look Of The Year Contest, 1993

English supermodel Kate Moss wearing a diaphanous silver dress at the Elite Model Agency party for t...
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This look has done the rounds on both Tumblr and Instagram aesthetic pages, and is so cemented in fashion history that the Victoria & Albert Museum in London acquired the silver Liza Bruce dress for their archives.

Random House Dinner Party, 1993

British fashion model Kate Moss attends a Random House/New Yorker dinner party (in honor of Richard ...
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Moss may have originated one of our sweater styling hacks: a simple knit over a slip dress.

Book Signing, 1995

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This figure-hugging halter-neck dress paired so well with her spiky updo.

CFDA Awards, 1995

British fashion model Kate Moss attends 13th annual Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards a...
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The defining ‘90s fashion item, the slip dress, has no better home than on Moss’ figure.

Met Gala Costume Institute Exhibition Opening, 1995

British fashion model Kate Moss attends a Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of...
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Another slip dress, this time in butter yellow, showing fashion is nothing but a large circle.

Vogue Party, 1998

LONDON - MAY 20: Model Kate Moss at a Vogue Magazine party held at the Lisson Gallery on May 20, 199...
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This outfit could very well be from 2025. The quirky bag, the silver sandal, and the pulled-back hair are all staples in fashion girls’ street-style diet.

De Beers & Versace Party, 1999

LONDON - JUNE 09:  Models Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss attend the De Beers/Versace 'Diamonds are For...
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Moss and Naomi were Versace angels in smoky eyes and chainmail dresses, another combo heavily replicated to this day.

NYLON Launch Party, 1999

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This photo was new to all of our team, and is made the sweeter because it was at NYLON’s launch party!

Talk Magazine Launch Party, 1999

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A go-to look for Moss: an all-black dress and heels. When your cheekbones were sculpted by angels, you don’t need many accessories.

Destiny’s Child Showcase Party, 2001

LONDON - APRIL 6:  Kate Moss attends the Destinys Child Show Case Party at the Porchester Hall in We...
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Another look that has transcended time and trends to come back into fashion again. You could easily spot several girls wearing a variation on this look on any given Friday night in downtown New York.

Mario Testino Party, 2001

UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 20:  Kate Moss, Mario Testino Party, At The Sanderson Hotel, London  (Photo by...
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A new haircut and fresh-off-the-runway Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. The beginning of the 2000s marked a move towards maximalist accessories, as obviously evidenced here.

Mario Testino Book Launch Party, 2002

Kate Moss Attends A Mario Testino "Portraits" Book Launch Party At London'S National Portrait Galler...
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A hot-girl staple uniform. Strappy black dress? Check. Slouchy fur jacket? Check. Simple sandals? Check. Cigarette and sequin clutch in hand? Check.

Dazed and Confused Exhibition Opening, 2003

Kate Moss at the Tram Studios in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Is it Celine by Hedi Slimane, or is she really just that trend-setting? Her shaggy coat collection is extensive, as is her supply of hair oil.

Glastonbury, 2004

Glastonbury Festival, Britain - Jun 2004, Kate Moss (Photo by Brian Rasic/Getty Images)
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This fur may feel extravagant for a muddy festival like Glastonbury, but when you’re Kate Moss, even a dirt path is a runway.

30th Birthday Party, 2004

LONDON - JANUARY 16:  Kate Moss attends her 30th birthday party with a friend at the home of Agent P...
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Her F. Scott Fitzgerald-themed 30th saw her ditching the straightener for some bouncy ‘20s curls, and this navy sequined dress marked a mature turn for a new decade.

Debbie Harry Book Launch Party, 2004

Kate Moss during "Picture This: Debbie Harry and Blondie" by Mick Rock Book Launch Party - Inside at...
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This hand-stitched Alexander McQueen top is so elevated yet ideal for an indoor flash shot. (It can also be yours via Vestiaire Collective.)

Glastonbury, 2005

Model Kate Moss walks backstage during the 2005 Glastonbury Festival being held at Worthy Farm in Pi...
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The dress that launched a thousand mood boards — and her own Zara collection. This mishmash of a metallic cutoff dress, a low-slung belt, and wellies shows how Brits get down and dirty but never in sacrifice of glamour.

Topshop Collection Launch, 2007

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The bang was a moment, as was this ladylike sequined bolero jacket.

Gossip Concert Party, 2009

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 12:  Top Model Kate Moss and Friend Robert from Marilyn Agency leave the Gossi...
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As she gets older, she leans more into dressing like Zsa Zsa Gabor in rich furs and bias-cut dresses.

Topshop Store Opening, 2010

Kate Moss Attends The Topshop Store Launch Party At Knightsbridge, London.. (Photo by Antony Jones/U...
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A pantsless dresser before it was ever in the public consciousness. Sometimes all you need is a teased, sexed-up hairstyle and a blazer.

AnOther Magazine 10th Anniversay Ball, 2011

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21:  (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS A...
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This simple black bodysuit is made all the more glamorous by the seafoam green stole.

Rimmel & Kate Moss 10th Anniversary Party, 2011

Kate Moss Arrives At The Rimmel London Party At Battersea Power Station, London. (Photo by John Phil...
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The legs that launched a million billboards still have staying power — as do sky-high patent pumps.

Kate: The Kate Moss Book Launch Party, 2012

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15:  (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS A...
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This gold dress is the top toot of the roundup, because it demonstrates her uncanny ability to accessorize just the right amount — and dress for her body.

Playboy’s 60th Anniversary Party, 2013

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02:  Tom Jones and Kate Moss attends Playboy's 60th anniversary issue par...
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Another Old Hollywood-style look, this time with a sunburst dress and a deep red lip.

AnOther Magazine Party, 2014

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15:  Kate Moss leaves Claridges Hotel and head to Lou Lou's Member's clu...
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Her cape collection is seriously impressive, and so is her vast array of metallic sandals. Lila, you’re one lucky daughter.

Mario Testino’s Birthday Party, 2014

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 29: Kate Moss (R), Mario Testino and Naomi Campbell attending Mario...
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A rare dose of color from Miss Moss, posing with longtime BFFs Naomi & Mario outside the Chiltern Firehouse.

Calvin Klein Fragrance Launch Party, 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22:  Kate Moss attends Calvin Klein - fragrance launch party at Spencer House...
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This look is also prescient, not only for its new-Chloé adjacent style but the deployment of extra-large sunglasses as paparazzi shields.

BAFTA Party, 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18:  Kate Moss attends as Tiffany & Co. partners with British Vogue, Edwa...
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The cape queen brings rock ‘n roll and glamour to an all-black look with her crystal-lined sheer cape — and a hefty dose of Tiffany & Co. diamonds.

Kate Moss Diet Coke Party, 2022

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09:  (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains nudity.) Kate Moss and a guest are see...
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The Creative Director of Diet Coke (yes, that’s her title) attended a soirée at Annabel’s in a stocking of a derss, the better for showing off her incredible body and kickstarting the celeb boob obsession a bit early.

Cosmoss Anniversary Party, 2023

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Kate Moss attends the Cosmoss Anniversary Party at Apollo's Muse on ...
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30 years after making slip dresses a wardrobe staple, she’s showing us she’s still got in and then some in this vintage sizzler.