Skims founder Kim Kardashian made a grand entrance into London to commemorate a major milestone in her multi-billion-dollar brand’s expansion: the official inauguration of the first permanent European Skims flagship boutique. Rather than keeping her wardrobe restricted to signature tonal loungewear, Kardashian orchestrated a high-fashion marathon across the British capital that set the style world abuzz.
Deconstructing the Custom Nude Leather Gown
The undisputed centerpiece of her visit was a bespoke creation by Parisian designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin—a daring, skin-molded dress that bridged Saint Sernin’s sensual aesthetic with Skims’ sculpting identity:
- Material & Silhouette: Crafted from ultra-supple, second-skin nude leather that exactly matched Kardashian’s signature neutral palette, the gown featured a dramatic, deep-plunging neckline that cascaded down to the navel.
- The Tailoring: Tightly corseted through the torso to accentuate her hourglass silhouette, the skirt flowed into a floor-sweeping dramatic train that pooled around her open-toe stiletto heels.
- Styling Details: Kardashian completed the ensemble with sleek lavender-tinted sunglasses, minimal diamond stud earrings, and her dark locks styled in relaxed, glossy waves.
Teasing the Skims x Ludovic de Saint Sernin Capsule
The look was more than red carpet spectacle; it served as the unofficial runway debut for a high-profile commercial collaboration. Following the event, it was confirmed that an official Skims x Ludovic de Saint Sernin collaborative capsule collection is scheduled to launch worldwide on October 1, 2026. The line will blend Saint Sernin’s provocative eyelet hardware, laced leather detailing, and daring cuts with Skims’ proprietary modal and compression fabrics.
The London Style Marathon Continues
Kardashian’s fashion tour did not stop at the boutique doors:
- The Bondage Top: Later in the evening, she switched into a second Ludovic de Saint Sernin piece—a razor-sharp black leather bandeau top punctured with hundreds of metallic eyelets and bondage-inspired laces.
- Afterparty at Maison Estelle: For the private VIP afterparty at Mayfair’s exclusive member’s club Maison Estelle, she stepped out into the London night wearing a glittering oyster-colored two-piece set, featuring a micro halter crop-top and matching draped maxi skirt that shimmered beneath paparazzi flashes.
Originally reported by Sophie Wang on Harper’s Bazaar.
