Moss was discovered at the age of 14 by Sarah Doukas (the founder of Storm Model Agency) in 1988, at JFK Airport in New York City. Moss then went on to become the anti-supermodel of the 90's. She ushered in the waif look (while prompting much speculation over her weight) with a highly publicized campaign for Calvin Klein, particularly for posing n--- in ads for its perfume brand, Obsession. However, she charmed the fashion industry and has walked / campaigned for such elite houses as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Chanel, Missoni, and David Yurman. In September 2005, after she was filmed cutting and snorting cocaine, many of her sponsors disassociated themselves.
Kate Moss's Significant Others
Opting not to settle down, Moss has had a series of short term relationships, often with people in the public eye, including American actor Johnny Depp.
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In early 2005, Moss began dating former Libertines' frontman
Pete Doherty, now of the band Babyshambles. Both share the
frequent demise of partners, with Moss's two earlier boyfriends
Mario Sorrenti and River Phoenix dying of drug overdoses and
Doherty's girlfriend dying of mysterious causes.
Moss has a long history of involvement in art and music,
especially rock bands, by appearing in their videos, and with
various artists and sculptors.
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Kate Moss's Accolades & Awards
After more than a decade in the modelling business, Moss was cited by Forbes magazine as one of the most influential and rich celebrities worldwide. She continues to be featured on the covers of magazines like Vogue and W.
In July 2005, Moss won an award from the Fashion Designers of America as the model who had progressed to icon status.
Kate Moss's Troubles
British tabloids accused Moss of cocaine abuse - esp the
Daily Mirror. This claim resulted in a retraction and damages by
the Daily Mirror after a lawsuit. On September 15, 2005,
however, the London Daily Mirror ran front page and interior
photos of Moss allegedly snorting several lines of cocaine at a
Babyshambles recording session. On September 22, 2005 Moss
issued a statement that she had acknowledged to Hennes & Mauritz
that the allegations of drug use were in fact true.
On 20 September 2005, the Swedish fashion retailer H&M announced
they were dropping Moss for the advertising campaign of their
autumn clothes range. The contract was reportedly worth £4
million a year. The next day, Chanel announced that it was
not renewing its contract with Moss, which was set to expire in
October, although the company said that its decision had nothing
to do with the drug scandal. Furthermore, the United
States-based cosmetics manufacturer, Rimmel, also announced its
"dissatisfaction" with the recent allegations against Moss, and
that the company was "reviewing the terms of its contract" with
the model. So far, the only company with a publicity
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with Moss that has shown any support to her is the Brazilian
jewelers H. Stern, which has declared that they "hired Moss for
her beauty, not her habits", and that "her personal life does
not concern us". However, on September 23, 2005, H. Stern had
cancelled their contract with her as well.
On September 22, 2005, it was announced by various entertainment
and mainstream media outlets (Access Hollywood, Extra, the New
York Times, ...et al.) that both Chanel and Burberry (which
contribute to her reported $7 million a year income) announced
they were also dropping her.
Statistics
- Eye color: hazel
- Bust: 32A
- Waist: 25
- Hips: 36
- Shoes: 6.5
- dress size: uk6
Books
- Kate Moss, Liz Tilberis, Kate: The Kate Moss Book, Universe Books
- Kate Moss: Model of Imperfection by Katherine Kendall (2004)
- Kate by Joe (1998) (hard cover book of pictures out of print)
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