Gallery of Nudes

Although most women would hardly chose to celebrate their 40th birthday by stripping off, Kate, it hardly needs pointing out, has never been one for a sedate life. And MailOnline has the first exclusive glimpse of the Brit supermodel's dare-to-bare shoot. With her delicate tattoos on show, Kate - who will turn the big on January 16 - dons a pair of black satin bunny ears, the iconic Playboy bunny corset, French cuffs and collar all teamed with a pair of vertiginous black stilettos. With her delicate tattoos on show Kate - who will turn the big on January 16 - dons a pair of black satin bunny ears, the iconic Playboy bunny corset and French cuffs all teamed with a pair of stilettos. On display are the tiny crescent moon tattoo on Kate's left ankle and the P on her hip - allegedly inked for ex-lover, druggy rocker Pete Doherty.