She's still got it! Kate Moss stumbles home at 1.30am wearing sunglasses after partying hard for her 40th birthday

Hold steady! Kate Moss wears her sunglasses to hide her tired eyes after partying hard for her 40th birthday

Glam rocker: The model wore her trademark leopard print coat to enjoy her birthday on Thursday night

Fun night: The model was joined by a host of famous faces including Nick Grimshaw, Naomi Campbell and Stella McCartney

Quaffing champagne, vodka and cocktails with friends at the exclusive 34 restaurant in Mayfair, Kate was heard to insist: ‘I might be 40 but I still know how to party.’

Her group, who included Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney, Jo Wood and Sadie Frost screeched with high-pitched laughter as they downed champagne, Bellinis, mojitos, Moscow mules, vodka and wine – including Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Sancerre costing up to £70 a bottle.

Where's Jamie? Kate's husband didn't seem to be around to help his wife into their home

Can't hide: Even with the sunglasses on it was clear to see Kate Moss had really gone in for her birthday

So many gifts: The model's presents were carried out by hotel staff after her party

With other guests, among  them fashion designer John Galliano, photographer Mario Testino, hairdresser James Brown, Shanghai Tang founder Sir David Tang and Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw, they ran  up a bill believed to have been around £5,000.

Onlookers said they ordered very little food, only starters and a few nibbles, in two and a quarter hours at the restaurant.

Where's the party? Oh yes, I'm already at it! Kate totters out of her bash

The party's over! After a very long lunch Kate leaves the 34 Restaurant

Steady as she goes! Kate looked as if she'd had a little too much party on her birthday

Holding on! Kate gets a helping hand as she leaves the restaurant

That might explain why Kate looked ever-so-slightly the worse for wear – and even a little wobbly on her feet – as she left at 6.30pm.

The supermodel, who wore her trademark leopard print coat, high-heeled black brogues and carried a powder pink Chanel handbag, looked less polished than when she had arrived from her Highgate home at 4.15pm with husband Jamie Hince, singer and guitarist with rock band The Kills.

Indeed, onlookers were struck not only by her unsteadiness on her feet but also by the fact that her short black dress did nothing to disguise the effects of ageing on her somewhat knobbly knees.
Kate was overheard to say she was thinking about going to the Playboy Club.

Supermodel exit! Naomi Campbell left the restaurant dressed entirely in black

'70s style: Naomi wore a furry jacket with flared trousers for the birthday party

Sunglasses are the one: Many of the guests wore shades as they left the party

Black is the new 40? Like Naomi, Sadie Frost (left) and Stella McCartney (right) were dressed in darker shades

He'll need it: Nick Grimshaw carried a bottle of water as he headed home after Kate's birthday at The Dorchester

However, she and her party – which also included her mother Linda Rosina and the billionaire retail tycoon Sir Philip Green – are believed to have made their way straight on to the Dorchester Hotel in Park Lane, where China Tang is among her favourite restaurants.

It remained to be seen last night whether they would have the stamina to match the infamous antics of some of Kate’s  previous birthday parties.

For her 30th, she hosted a The Beautiful And The Damned party, based on the F Scott Fitzgerald novel, which was reported to have included an orgy. Three years later she indulged in a riotous 24-hour drinking and dancing party.

Early start: Nick had to be at the BBC Radio 1 studios early Friday morning, but he seemed to be full of energy despite the late night

More celebrity guests: Topshop's Sir Philip Green (left) and former model Jo Wood (right)

Where's Tamara? Bernie Ecclestone and son-in-law Jay Rutland were spotted at The Dorchester too

Her birthday bashes seemed, until last night, to have run out of steam a little since then.
When she turned 34, she planned four parties spanning 34 hours, one hour for each year of her life, only to decide to call it a day after a mere 18 hours.

Last year Kate, who has an 11-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, celebrated with a low-key trip with family to her local pub.

The year before she marked her 38th birthday with two relatively sedate meals attended by her nearest and dearest.

 

Kate Moss is 40! Supermodel in trademark leopard print

It had seemed she might be taking her own words about acting her age to heart. Kate said in an interview that she admired women like Catherine Deneuve, who has ‘such class’ and with whom she recently posed for Vanity Fair magazine.

She said of the celebrated 70-year-old French film star: ‘She’s amazing, beautiful and chic and everything I want to be, also as a woman growing old gracefully and with such class.’

Kate's big day began early as celebrity well-wishers sent gifts to her North London home throughout the day.

This is 40! Kate was seen celebrating her 40th birthday alongside husband Jamie Hince at 34 Restaurant in London on Thursday

The queen of the catwalk: Kate celebrated her birthday with her nearest and darest

For the model who has everything: A classic Porsche was reported to be one the gifts Kate received, or even gave herself on her 40th

Party on! Kate left the Dorchester Hotel in London to head to her birthday lunch

Sticking together: Jamie kept a protective arm around Kate as they headed inside

Centre of attention: Photographers clamoured to get a shot of the birthday girl on her big day

House party! Kate looked thrilled and a little stunned by all the attention she was receiving outside her home

Kate and Jamie made sure they were dressed to impress for the big occasion

Wrapping it up! Sir Phill Green leaves the restaurant with an over-sized blue scarf

Ready to celebrate: Stella McCartney was seen arriving at the eatery for the bash, looking as stylish as ever and clutching a gift bag for Kate

Back to black: Kate's close friends Sadie Frost and Jo Wood stuck to dark shades for the celebratory meal

Gifts for the birthday girl: Nick Grimshaw arrived carrying two brown paper wrapped gifts for Kate

You don't look old enough! Kate's mum Linda was escorted into the restaurant by Sir Philip Green

Radio 1's Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw arrived at the restaurant carrying what appeared to be two paintings for Kate, wrapped in brown paper.

But as the birthday girl headed out to begin her celebrations, the steady stream of gifts kept on coming.

Kate has been enjoying a number of deliveries throughout the day from friends and the fashion industry to help her celebrate her forty years on Earth.

Lunch date: Shanghai Tang founder Sir David Tang looked dapper in a suit for the lunch

Guests came by foot, car and cab to help Kate celebrate the major milestone on Thursday in London

Guest Can a leopard change its spots? A number of guests wore leopard print as a tribute to Kate

Roses are red... Florists have been delivering massive bouquets all day on Kate's birthday

Floral love: Kate was sent numerous bouquets of flowers to her home for her 40th birthday

Long-time pal Sir Richard generously donated the use of his Necker Island to Kate for the week - which usually costs £280,000.

Kate is no stranger to Necker, having holidayed on the holiday often with Sir Richard, 63, and his children Sam and Holly.

Necker is a popular destination for A-list stars, who are attracted by the island's privacy.

Designer gifts: Mulberry sent Kate a large bag, no doubt carrying one of their premium totes, and Hermes well have gifted her one of their signature scarves

Special delivery: A delivery man arrives with 40 silver balloons to Kate Moss's London home on Wednesday

What a treat: Designer gift bags, including one from Givenchy also arrive