Linda Evangelista breaks down in tears as fans greet her at her book signing - after her double mastectomy and botched cosmetic surgery revelations

Linda Evangelista was overcome with emotion as she made a public appearance at Cadogan Hall during London Fashion Week on Sunday.

The iconic supermodel, 58, was there to celebrate her first book with photographer Steven Meisel.

The star broke down in tears as she spoke to an audience about her legendary partnership with Steven and her remarkable career.

Linda has collaborated with the legendary photographer for over 35 years and the pair have created some of the most memorable and influential images in fashion history.

Their book is a stunning tribute to one of fashion's most iconic and enduring collaborations and features more than 180 images shot over the course of 25 years.

Shocked: Linda Evangelista, 58, was overcome with emotion as she made a public appearance at Cadogan Hall during London Fashion Week on Sunday

Shocked: Linda Evangelista, 58, was overcome with emotion as she made a public appearance at Cadogan Hall during London Fashion Week on Sunday

Too much: The visibly upset star broke down in tears as she spoke to an audience about her legendary partnership with photographer Steven Meisel and her remarkable career

Too much: The visibly upset star broke down in tears as she spoke to an audience about her legendary partnership with photographer Steven Meisel and her remarkable career

It celebrates their one-of-a-kind friendship and enduring impact on art, fashion, and photography.

For the exclusive live event, Linda spoke to a packed audience and shared insights into the extraordinary collaboration, as well as behind the scenes stories about her experience as one of the world's leading supermodels.

The runway queen broke down as she mulled over memories and spoke about her stratospheric rise to fame.

An emotional Linda then looked to be bleary eyed as over a hundred fans surprised her when she left the venue hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol.

The mother-of-one looked effortlessly chic for the outing wearing a black trench coat, mustard polar neck jumper and midi skirt.

She slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black heels that were secured with thin straps that wrapped around her ankles.

The star accessorised her classy outfit with a chunky gold necklace as well as silver bracelets placed on one wrist.

She opted for a classic makeup look, which comprised of a layer of black mascara to her lashes, as well as a warm blush to better accentuate her cheekbones. 

Upset: The iconic supermodel was there to celebrate her first book and got emotional during the Q and A part of the talk

Upset: The iconic supermodel was there to celebrate her first book and got emotional during the Q and A part of the talk

Grateful: An emotional Linda broke down as she mulled over memories and spoke about her stratospheric rise to fame

Grateful: An emotional Linda broke down as she mulled over memories and spoke about her stratospheric rise to fame

Read all about it: Linda shared insights into the extraordinary collaboration with the photographer, as well as behind the scenes stories about her experience as one of the world¿s leading supermodels

Read all about it: Linda shared insights into the extraordinary collaboration with the photographer, as well as behind the scenes stories about her experience as one of the world's leading supermodels

Catwalk queen: The mother-of-one looked effortlessly chic for the outing wearing a black trench coat, mustard polar neck jumper and midi skirt

Catwalk queen: The mother-of-one looked effortlessly chic for the outing wearing a black trench coat, mustard polar neck jumper and midi skirt

Beauty: For a finishing touch, the supermodel wore a nude-coloured, glossy tint to her lips and swept her dark cropped hair back into a soft quiff

Beauty: For a finishing touch, the supermodel wore a nude-coloured, glossy tint to her lips and swept her dark cropped hair back into a soft quiff

Popular: As she left the venue she was greeted by hundreds of adoring fans all hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol

Popular: As she left the venue she was greeted by hundreds of adoring fans all hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol

For a finishing touch, the supermodel wore a nude-coloured, glossy tint to her lips and swept her dark cropped hair back into a soft quiff.   

The exclusive event comes after Linda was the star of the show on Thursday joining Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington on stage at the swanky Vogue World bash.

The 90s supermodels looked sensational and were greeted with wild applause from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane audience.

Linda, whose confidence was dented after botched surgery, looked visibly touched by the warm reception after revealing earlier this month she was diagnosed with breast cancer and quietly underwent a double mastectomy five years ago.