The Kimbino

Location: Perth, Australia
Socials: Instagram

Kim Russell, known globally as The Kimbino, is an Australian fashion and culture creator, writer, stylist, commentator and historian whose intellect and edge have made her one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary fashion. With an audience that includes icons such as Rihanna, JT, Law Roach, Kim Kardashian, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kim has become a defining tastemaker in global fashion and pop culture, renowned for her sharp commentary and archival insight.

A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, Kim has collaborated with some of fashion’s most visionary houses including Burberry, Prada and Rick Owens, and is a regular presence at international fashion weeks. She has brought her creative direction and cultural expertise to projects across Kanye West’s Yeezy and Justin Bieber’s SKYLRK brand, and has worked with Ray-Ban Meta on the future of fashion and technology.

Her voice and influence have been featured in leading publications including Vogue (US, UK, India, Australia), Dazed, RUSSH, i-D Magazine and Harper’s Bazaar Australia, where she graced the digital cover. In 2025, Kim was named to The Business of Fashion’s BoF 500, recognised for her contributions as a researcher, digital archivist and cultural commentator.

This year, she also joins the jury for the 2025 British Fashion Awards in collaboration with Pandora, a testament to her growing influence on the industry’s global narrative. With a loyal online community of more than 210,000 followers across platforms, Kim continues to shape the conversation around fashion’s past, present and future — celebrated for her intelligence, creativity and ability to connect culture with style. Recently in Paris for the BoF500 Gala, she wore Rick Owens SS25, a fitting reflection of her bold, boundary-pushing perspective and her role in redefining modern fashion discourse.

Previous
Previous

PartyNextDoor

Next
Next

Naomi Sharon