To celebrate Kate Moss' 40th birthday, we look back at the key moments that define her as a trend-setter, art muse, and national icon. Here is why her appeal has never faltered...

Kate Moss turns 40

Landing on the front cover

Joining the supermodel group

Signing with Calvin Klein

Dating Johnny Depp

Taking the chop

Being painted by Lucian Freud

Introducing Festival Chic

Popularising grey skinny jeans

Saving a fashion house

Throwing grand parties

Becoming a fashion icon

Making a comeback

Moving the fashion crowd

Nailing an acting stint

Standing in a Topshop window

Working a torn dress

Channeling a Modern-day Aphrodite

Getting married

Collaborating in beauty

Starring in the Olympics

Releasing 'The Kate Moss Book'

Owning the catwalk

Reading '50 Shades of Grey' to the British public

Reinventing herself as the face of holidays

Receiving a prestigious accolade