Fashion history is filled with moments that have shaped the trends we see today. Some are celebrated, others less so, but all contribute to the fabric of modern fashion. One such moment occurred in 1993 when Kate Moss, then just 19 years old, wore a sheer dress that would go on to become one of her most iconic looks.
At the time, the trend of sheer clothing had not yet gained the widespread popularity it enjoys today. Moss, however, helped pioneer the trend with her bold appearance at the Elite Model Agency’s “Look of the Year” party in London. Photographers captured her in a sheer slip dress by designer Liza Bruce, a look that would make headlines. Underneath the copper-toned nylon, Moss wore only a black thong. She kept her makeup minimal, wore no accessories, and styled her hair in a relaxed updo. This simple, unpolished look was a far cry from today’s often heavily styled celebrity outfits.
Looking back on the moment in a British Vogue interview, Moss admitted she didn’t realize the dress was so see-through when she first wore it. “I did not know this dress was see-through until the pictures came out the next day in the newspaper,” she said. “When I went out, I didn’t think it was that see-through, but obviously, it was. Good dress, good night.”
What made the look so memorable was its effortless quality, which was a defining feature of the ’90s minimalist fashion movement. Moss’ ability to wear a seemingly casual outfit with confidence, despite the unexpected attention, cemented the dress as a defining fashion moment.
In 2023, Moss’ daughter, Lila Moss, paid tribute to this iconic look at the Fashion Awards in London. She wore a sheer metallic slip dress designed by Nensi Dojaka, echoing the same laid-back, yet daring, style her mother made famous three decades earlier. It’s clear that channeling Kate Moss’ iconic style remains a timeless choice for staying chic.
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