Kate Moss causes chaos as she pulls out of 90s exhibition launch at the last minute

Published: 11:09 EDT, 7 October 2026 | Updated: 12:10 EDT, 7 October 2026 Kate Moss pulled out of a 90s exhibition at the Tate Britain at the last minute, despite being the focus of the event. The iconic supermodel, 52, had been expected to grace the red carpet, but caused chaos on Tuesday night by leaving photographers and organisers waiting for hours before deciding not to attend.The event would have seen Kate pose alongside some of her most iconic photographs, and fashion pieces she wore from the 90s that featured in the exhibition.Sources told The Daily Mail that Kate decided to skip the event as she feared being mobbed by fans and photographers when she arrived.They said: 'Bosses didn't discover Kate had pulled out until 10pm, when the event had finished.'She'd heard that guests like Donatella Versace had been swarmed by fans when they arrived, and she only ended up staying for an hour before leaving at 9:30pm. Kate Moss pulled out of a 90s exhibition at the Tate Britain at the last minute, despite being the focus of the event The star was set to appear at the forefront in a range of famous photographs from the era, including her sporting her famous 'naked dress' from 1993'Kate didn't want to be bombarded in the same way and so she decided to duck out.'The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Kate Moss for comment. The 90s: Art and Fashion features several photographs, videos, and runway outfits worn by Kate throughout the 90s, making her a central part of the exhibition.This includes the famous photo used for the main posters of the event titled 'Young Pink Kate' where Kate was photographed at her London home in 1998 by Juergen Teller. Kate once shared that she saw this portrait as 'the real me', saying in her book Kate: 'Because it is just us having a laugh in my bed. There wasn't a hair or makeup artist or anything.'This portrait also features on the cover of the exhibition book that is currently being sold by The Tate for £40.Other parts of the exhibition that featured Kate included videos of her wearing the displayed Vivienne Westwood, Anglomania, Autumn/Winter 1993 pieces and the iconic angel dress from John Galliano's Spring/Summer 1994 Princess Lucretia collection.Even as guests enter the exhibition, they are greeted with a photograph of Kate from 1993 wearing the Liz Bruce 'naked dress.' She famously wore the revealing garment in 1993 while attending Elite Model Agency's Look of the Year party in London. Sources told Daily Mail that Kate decided to skip the event after hearing guests such as Donatella Versace were mobbed by fans when they attended the event The 90s: Art and Fashion features several photographs, videos, and runway outfits worn by Kate throughout the 90s, making her a central part of the exhibitionKate was spotted last week at Paris Fashion Week, attending the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2027 show last Thursday.The model also joined the revellers at Saint Laurent's star-studded Paris Fashion Week after-party – on her daughter Lila's 24th birthday – and was later seen returning to The Ritz hotel.Running from October 8th, 2026, to February 13th, 2027, The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain explores the creative energy and cultural influence of the decade through a mix of art, photography, fashion and design.The exhibition brings together striking photography by figures including Juergen Teller, David Sims and Corinne Day, alongside work 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 designs by influential names including Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and John Galliano highlight the designers who helped define 1990s style.