Lili Curia Launches High Summer Ribbon Knit Collection
Lili Curia, a London-based label established by third-generation shoemaker Chili Palmer, is set to unveil its High Summer Ribbon Knit collection in May 2025. Renowned for its gothic and intricately laced styles, the brand is now embracing lighter, more fluid designs featuring open knits and ribbon accents. The collection was photographed by Johno Mellish at Die Es, the architecturally unique home of Gawie and Gwen Fagan in Cape Town. Palmer draws inspiration from Edwardian ribboned undergarments, crochet tablecloths, and lace curtains, creating versatile pieces suitable for urban settings, vacations, and galleries. Since its inception in 2022, the brand has attracted a celebrity clientele, including Keira Knightley, Little Simz, Suki Waterhouse, and Princess Julia, with Tali Lennox as an early model.
Key facts
- Lili Curia is a London-based brand founded by Chili Palmer.
- Palmer is a third-generation shoemaker from London.
- The High Summer Ribbon Knit collection launches in May 2025.
- The collection was shot at Die Es in Cape Town, designed by architect Gawie Fagan.
- The campaign was photographed by Johno Mellish.
- The brand is known for gothic sensibility but this collection introduces softness and fluidity.
- Celebrity clients include Keira Knightley, Little Simz, Suki Waterhouse, and Princess Julia.
- Tali Lennox was an early model for the brand.
Entities
Artists
- Lili Curia
- Chili Palmer
- Gawie Fagan
- Gwen Fagan
- Johno Mellish
- Keira Knightley
- Little Simz
- Suki Waterhouse
- Princess Julia
- Tali Lennox
- Kate Nash
- Slutty Chef
Institutions
- Lili Curia
Locations
- North London
- London
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Die Es
- Dalston