Make-up free Kate Upton goes casual in a black leather jacket and flared trousers as she jets over to London 

As one of the world's most in-demand models, Kate Upton is accustomed to jetting from one major city to the next in each corner of the globe.

And on Saturday, her travels took her to the UK, where the 22-year-old beauty was seen touching down at London's Heathrow Airport - and her make-up free appearance helped her go incognito.

While she's known for captivating audiences on many a catwalk and magazine cover, Kate rocked a decidedly off-duty style for her transatlantic journey, stepping out in casual gear.

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American beauty: Kate Upton was seen arriving at London's Heathrow Airport on Saturday afternoon

American beauty: Kate Upton was seen arriving at London's Heathrow Airport on Saturday afternoon

The Florida-raised star swept her way through the terminal in a blue V-neck T-shirt under a black leather jacket, which she teamed with matching flared trousers and skater shoes.

With a pair of black headphones resting around her neck, she toted a large taupe handbag as curious onlookers gathered to catch a glimpse of the star, who is close pals with Taylor Swift.

With her blonde tresses tied into a relaxed bun, Kate hid her eyes behind a stylish pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses as she exited the airport and made her way into the centre of the English capital.

Letting her natural beauty shine through: The stunning model went make-up free for her transatlantic trip

Letting her natural beauty shine through: The stunning model went make-up free for her transatlantic trip

Casually cool: The Sports Illustrated model wore a black leather jacket with matching flared trousers
Casually cool: The Sports Illustrated model wore a black leather jacket with matching flared trousers

Casually cool: The Sports Illustrated model wore a black leather jacket with matching flared trousers

Just days ago, Kate - who was noticeably absent from this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - spent time in Detroit visiting her baseball player boyfriend Justin Verlander.

The couple have been in a long-distance romance for several years, with Justin based in Michigan with his baseball team the Detroit Tigers.

Earlier this month, the pair attended the John Varvatos Detroit Store Opening Party hosted by Chrysler and posed on the red carpet together.

By popular demand: As she exited the bustling terminal, Kate signed autographs for a gathering of fans

By popular demand: As she exited the bustling terminal, Kate signed autographs for a gathering of fans

Miles of smiles: Despite having stepped off a long-haul flight, the star appeared to be full of energy

Miles of smiles: Despite having stepped off a long-haul flight, the star appeared to be full of energy

In a recent issue of Marie Claire magazine, Kate admitted they had a competitive element to their romance.

She said: 'I was so competitive with him, and he constantly kicked my a*s. He'll beat me at Spades. He's better at trapeze…Oh! I beat him in foosball!'

In the same interview, Kate also spoke of how being named Sexiest Woman Alive by America's People magazine affected her family.

Travelling in style: Kate took a chauffeur-driven luxury car into the centre of the English captial

Travelling in style: Kate took a chauffeur-driven luxury car into the centre of the English captial

So in love: Kate recently returned from a trip to Detroit, where she visited her boyfriend, Justin Verlander

So in love: Kate recently returned from a trip to Detroit, where she visited her boyfriend, Justin Verlander

She said: 'My parents were pretty funny about it. They told me, "We went out to dinner and dressed a little nicer because our daughter is the Sexiest Woman Alive".'

Kate has been busy working in Los Angeles, where she's filming her new movie The Layover.

The comedy stars Kate and Lea Michele as two friends who go on a road trip together.

Big screen: Kate has been busy working in Los Angeles, where she's filming her new movie The Layover

Big screen: Kate has been busy working in Los Angeles, where she's filming her new movie The Layover

Sorely missed: The blonde beauty was noticeably absent from this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Sorely missed: The blonde beauty was noticeably absent from this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Sorely missed: The blonde beauty was noticeably absent from this year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

 

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