Dressed to Kilt, the world-famous celebration of Scottish fashion, music, and culture, made a triumphant return to New York City on the evening of Saturday, April 5, 2025, delivering an unforgettable night of glamour, heritage, and heart.
Held at the stunning Church of the Heavenly Rest on Fifth Avenue, this year’s event was themed “Country Couture: From the Scottish Highlands to Fifth Avenue,” transforming the runway into a dynamic showcase of outdoor lifestyle fashion—from rugged countryside looks to elegant eveningwear.
The runway dazzled with a blend of tradition and modernity, featuring spectacular collections from renowned designers such as Red Label Kilts, 21st Century Kilts, Prophetik, Campbells of Beauly, Totty Rocks, Walker Slater, Molly Kathryn Wade, Dubarry of Ireland, Hannah Macdonald, Aida, and King’s Foundation designer Graeme Bone.
In true Dressed to Kilt style, the show wasn’t without surprises—a majestic falcon even made a dramatic runway appearance, captivating the crowd.
Collaborative energy
Notable personalities took center stage, including viral New York creator Caleb Simpson, Summer House star West Wilson, and both current Miss Scotland Amy Scott and 2023 Miss Scotland Chelsie Allison.
The show was brilliantly hosted by Dressed to Kilt co-founder Geoffrey Scott Carroll and Scottish actor James Robinson, whose charm and wit carried the evening. Other celebrity walkers included Olympian Nicole Yeargin, Oscar-winning screenwriter Lesley Paterson, and acclaimed artist and author Timothy Goodman.
The crowd was treated to unforgettable live performances from powerhouse singer Natalie Dredd, high-energy favorites The Devil’s Brigade, and Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall, whose voice brought the house down. Sunbelt Rentals, the evening’s title sponsor, even sent a representative down the runway, further highlighting the event’s community spirit and collaborative energy.
Guests sipped on fine Ardbeg whisky as they mingled and danced the night away following the show. As always, Dressed to Kilt’s mission extends beyond fashion. Proceeds from the evening will support the Navy SEAL Foundation, a cause that remains close to the hearts of the organizers and audience alike.
For more information on Dressed to Kilt visit: www.dressedtokilt.com