Kristine Kilty’s London Fashion Week Lowdown

Creative Fashion Director Kristine Kilty works with the biggest luxury brands in the world. When she’s not directing a celebrity cover shoot on set, Kristine can be found sitting front row, eyeing the hottest catwalk trends. Her expert view on the collections shown during London Fashion Week comes with a deep understanding of the mastery that goes into making each piece.

Kristine started out as a textile designer. Thanks to chance meeting with Gwen Stefani at Vivienne Westwood, she ‘accidentally’ became a stylist to the A-list. She has since carved out a successful career as a creative director in the glamorous world of luxury fashion, which has seen her work with the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Nick Jonas and Naomie Harris.

“I adore the eclectic energy at London Fashion Week. It feels different to Paris, Milan, and New York. While I love the premium luxury brands, London’s designers excite me. They are rebellious and it’s refreshing.”

The Luxury Report caught up with Kristine to find out what shows she enjoyed most, and which London designers our readers should add to their wardrobes for Spring Summer 2025.

Richard Quinn

Richard Quinn presented an exquisite collection that was fit for the Haute Couture catwalks in Paris. While models glided under sparkling chandeliers in The Dorchester ballroom, I couldn’t help but daydream what it would be like if Quinn landed the top-spot at Chanel. The coveted artistic director position is still vacant, after all. I am crossing my fingers and toes!

Quinn showcased a symphony of sweeping floor length gowns in crimson, daffodil yellow, turquoise, and lemonade pink. And a plethora of sumptuous ivory options for daring brides. The look which caught my eye was an ivory gown with ornate crystal Appliqué, peppered with hand-beaded flowers. The structured asymmetric bodice, with a black satin bow, oozed elegance. Styled with circular frosted diamond earrings and opera length gloves, this sublime look epitomises timeless elegance.

The collection caters to super-luxury women who have ludicrously exuberant parties to attend. Each maximalist look has Cannes Film Festival, Oscars and Golden Globes written all over it. Mark my words. In the coming months, Quinn’s bespoke creations will dominate the red carpets.

Roksanda

The show signalled a new chapter for designer, Roksanda Ilinčić, who announced earlier this summer she was selling her namesake brand but would remain at the creative helm.

I’m always excited to see what Roksanda will reveal each season. Not only does she create exceptional collections, but she also charms with her unexpected venues. For Spring Summer ’25, the designer took guests to one of London’s Brutalist landmarks, Space House, designed by George Marsh.

Inspired by the work of environmental artist Agnes Denes, the catwalk collection is a reflection on nature co-existing with capitalism. Roksanda balanced innovative circular cut-out tailoring, liquid-like draping and bold silhouettes, in a variety of colours such as aquamarine, vermillion, peppermint, rust and chalk. Each skilfully constructed look showed an impressive comprehension of structure and fluidity. Roksanda is never afraid to shy away from voluminous proportions, and that’s what brings me back to her shows. My favourite look was a tangerine, recycled mixed-fibre taffeta gown, with gigantic sculptural bows. This dress appeared to defy gravity. Roksanda offers fresh femineity, for empowered women who desire to merge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.

Erdem

Erdem has become synonyms with evocative catwalk shows that take your breath away. And this season was no exception. The designer staged his show at the British Museum with models cascading down the front steps. The collection, inspired by the once banned book, ‘The Well of Loneliness’ by Radclyffe Hall, explores the ebb and flow of masculine and feminine dressing. I adored the slouchy tailored suits which were presented in an array of pistachio, dusky pink and ivory. However, my favourite look from the collection was a mint green, oversized denim car coat with embroidered crystal embellishment. The coat, worn with a delicate blush pink slip dress, with metallic foil overlay. And to add extra decadence to the ensemble, a pair of shoulder-length jewelled earrings. This outfit is for a playful, confident woman who likes to blur the parameters between ultra-femininity and top-notch masculine tailoring.

About Kristine Kilty

Kristine Kilty is a Creative Fashion Director, who works with the biggest luxury brands in the world.