Brief
Kate Moss pulls out of Tate Britain 90s exhibition at the last minute
The 52‑year‑old model left organisers waiting until after the event had ended, prompting a scramble for staff.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kate Moss, the 52‑year‑old supermodel, withdrew from the launch of the Tate Britain exhibition "90s: Art and Fashion" on Tuesday night, leaving organisers and photographers waiting for hours, Daily Mail reported.
What happened
The exhibition, which showcases photographs, videos and runway outfits worn by Moss in the 1990s, was set to open with the model on the red carpet. According to sources, Moss decided not to attend after hearing that guests such as Donatella Versace had been swarmed by fans at previous events. She reportedly left the venue at 9:30 pm, and staff only discovered her absence at 10 pm, after the event had concluded.
What the reports add
Sources told the Daily Mail that Moss feared being "bombarded" by fans and photographers, prompting her to "duck out". The article notes that the exhibition includes the iconic 1993 "naked dress" photo taken by Juergen Teller, which also appears on the cover of the exhibition catalogue sold for £40.
What was said
The Daily Mail quoted unnamed sources: "It was a mad scramble as bosses didn't discover Kate had pulled out until 10pm, when the event had finished." The outlet also cited Moss's own words from her book, describing the 1998 portrait by Juergen Teller as "the real me".
How it came about
The Tate Britain exhibition "90s: Art and Fashion" was designed to centre Moss's influence on 1990s style, featuring pieces from Vivienne Westwood, Anglomania and John Galliano. The event was promoted with posters showing the 1998 portrait taken at Moss's London home.
Key facts
- Kate Moss withdrew from the Tate Britain 90s exhibition launch on the night of the event. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Moss left the venue at 9:30 pm and staff only learned of her absence at 10 pm. (dailymail.co.uk)
- The exhibition includes iconic 1990s photographs and outfits, such as the 1993 "naked dress" and a portrait by Juergen Teller. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Moss cited fear of being mobbed by fans and photographers as the reason for pulling out. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Kate Moss causes chaos as she pulls out of launch at the last minute”
