Joan Collins, 92, dazzles in pink tartan at Kinky Boots’ West End gala

At the Sunday gala for Kinky Boots, Joan Collins, 92, made a striking entrance in a vibrant pink tartan outfit, gracing the Coliseum’s red carpet. Her ensemble featured a patterned pink skirt paired with a matching blazer jacket, layered beneath a long, black trench coat. She completed the look with sensible black boots, black gloves, and a sleek black leather bag.

Fashion Statement

Collins opted for bold accessories, including oversized black-tinted sunglasses and a Lilith pendant. The piece, often linked to Wiccan and Pagan goddess imagery, added a touch of mystique to her attire. Her choice of style underscored her timeless presence, even as she stepped into the spotlight for the musical’s debut.

Behind the Story

Kinky Boots, a Tony-winning musical, follows Charlie Price, who takes over his father’s struggling Northampton shoe factory. To save the business and his workers, he collaborates with Lola, a cabaret drag performer, to craft high-heeled boots for the drag queen community. Spring performances will feature the addition of Johannes Radebe, a Strictly star, to the cast.

“Cutting down is the way to go,” said Joan Collins in an interview with Hello! magazine. “I don’t believe in needles or Botox. I’ve never had anything in my face.”

Her remarks came after expressing reluctance to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, which have gained widespread popularity for aiding weight management. “I’d never dream of doing something like that,” she added. “I’ve seen too many disastrous faces.”

“I think if you’re going to lose weight, you have to cut down. You want to enjoy your life. You don’t want to live on a celery stick.”