There are plenty of celebrities who have mastered the art of getting dressed for a flight, but few have made airport style look quite as elevated as Kate Moss. Long before airport outfits became a category of their own, Moss was running through terminals in some combination of skinny jeans or slim-fit trousers, a simple top, a great jacket, oversize sunglasses, and a very, very good bag. She just may have invented the wardrobe formula many women now swear by.
While the individual pieces have evolved over the decades—for example, more fitted pants in the 2000s and a wider fit today—the formula has remained remarkably consistent. Whether she's wearing a leather jacket with jeans, a tailored coat over all-black separates, or a simple tee with a pair of statement trousers, Moss understands the magic of keeping the base simple and letting her incredible collection of accessories do all the work. Consider this your proof that her approach to travel dressing has been timeless all along. Below, see every airport look of hers that I could find on the internet.
The Best of the '90s
(Image credit: Getty Images)1994: Moss really does love the all-black airport uniform. With a fitted turtleneck, silk trousers, boots, and dark sunglasses, she proves that you don't need a complicated outfit to make a statement.
Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer Sunglasses Vince Boiled Cashmere Funnel Neck Pullover Reformation Olina Wide Leg Silk Pants (Image credit: Getty Images)1994: This is Moss at her most '90s: a simple fitted white tee, blue jeans, and a leopard-print bag. The outfit feels especially current now, a reminder that her approach to off-duty dressing has always relied on classic basics and one playful accessory.
Saint Laurent Icare Leopard-Print Calf Hair Shopper COS Cotton V-Neck Tank Top Reformation Val Baggy Distressed Straight Leg Jeans (Image credit: Getty Images)1994: Moss shows that her airport formula works just as well with a little color, pairing a fitted white tee with eye-catching green tweed trousers. Allow statement pants to carry the look.
Madewell Perfect Crewneck T-Shirt L'AGENCE Livvy Stripe Straight-Leg Trousers Reformation Calista Slingback HeelThe Best of the 2010s
(Image credit: Getty Images)2019: This is perhaps the most quintessential Kate Moss airport formula: black skinny pants, a simple top, a sharp blazer, and sunglasses. The look is effortlessly chic and minimalist without feeling basic.
Kenneth Cole Knit Button-Up Shirt Madewell The Longline Straight Leg Jeans Schutz Loren Pointed Toe Pump (Image credit: Backgrid)2019: A blazer is clearly one of Moss's most reliable travel companions, and this look shows why. She pairs it with the perfect fitted button-down shirt for an outfit that feels equal parts rock 'n' roll and practical.
Open Edit Icon Twill Hourglass Blazer J.Crew Jules Classic-Fit Button-Up Shirt in Cotton Poplin Leset Rio High Waist Straight Pant (Image credit: Getty Images)2011: Moss gives a classic airport combination her signature edge by layering a leather jacket over one of her go-to outfit formulas. The oversize bag and sunglasses keep the outfit firmly in supermodel-off-duty territory.
MANGO Croc Embossed Leather Coat MOTHER The Hustler High Waist Ankle Bootcut Jeans Dante Leather Combat Boots Balia (Image credit: Shutterstock)2018: Who knew a scarf could do the heavy lifting when the rest of an outfit stays simple? She layers a long blanket coat over dark separates for a simple look.
HOUSE OF CB Nara Long Scarf Warehouse Oversized Pleat Back Detail Maxi Coat (Image credit: Getty Images)2019: Even when Moss moves away from her signature all-black palette, she keeps the same streamlined proportions intact. A long gray coat, fitted black tights, ankle boots, and a printed top create an easy travel uniform that feels polished without looking overly dressed.
Alexandre Vauthier Polka Dot Button Down Top Thread & Supply Catalina Herringbone Coat COTTON ON BODY Active Ultra Soft Contour Full Length Tight (Image credit: Getty Images)2019: A black blazer and white tee might be one of fashion's oldest styling combinations, but Moss makes it feel unmistakably cool with her styling techniques. It's the kind of outfit that requires almost no thought.
Nordstrom Peplum Blazer Courrèges Signature Contrast T-Shirt Altuzarra Envelope ClutchThe Best of Today
(Image credit: Getty Images)2022: Moss has long understood that an all-black outfit is one of the easiest ways to look polished while traveling. This is an easy outfit to re-create with what's in your closet.
Saint Laurent Double-Breasted Oversized Wool Blazer Hermès Togo Birkin 35 Black Khaite Clive Leather Mid-Calf Boots (Image credit: Backgrid)2026: Moss makes a strong case for the power of a strong base layer, pairing a sleek slip with a relaxed white blazer and pointed flats. The finishing touches—a statement bag and oversize sunglasses—turn an otherwise straightforward outfit into classic Kate Moss airport style.
Reformation Anaya Silk Dress FREYRS Eyewear Maxwell Oversized Aviator Sunglasses ZARA Linen Double-Breasted Blazer