Getting Cannes Film Festival Ready: The Kistermann Sisters

Getting Cannes Film Festival Ready: The Kistermann Sisters

Every May, the Côte d’Azur becomes a cinematic dreamscape—velvet ropes, camera flashes, and a red carpet that’s practically a runway. The Kistermann sisters returned to the French Riviera this year for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, solidifying the ongoing collaboration between their sneaker brand, Crime London, and Warner Bros. Lisa and Jessica — the design duo behind the label — were back on the Croisette for a week of cinema, celebration, and capsule collections.

After last year’s buzzy reveal of the Batman x Crime London collaboration, Lisa and Jessica came prepared to level things up with a new capsule — Season 6 of their ongoing partnership — set to launch next month during fashion week, when the theme will finally be revealed.

Beyond the product drops, the sisters made their mark with a series of cinematic looks that played with contrast — sharp tailoring against soft leather, silk and sequins, blending elegance with edge. Their Cannes agenda included the premiere of Vie Privée by Rebecca Zlotowski, the amfAR Gala supporting AIDS research, and a glamorous soirée hosted by Chopard.

Lisa Kistermann owned the Croisette in a striking head-to-toe red ensemble, where every shade—from the flowing Saint Laurent silk gown, cut daringly high at the thigh, to the glossy patent heels—worked in seamless harmony to echo the intensity of her fiery palette and create a bold, unapologetic statement. She completed the look with Chopard jewellery, adding a flash of brilliance to an already commanding presence.

Jessica Kistermann brought a softer contrast, wearing a pastel pink ensemble by Giambattista Valli, illuminated with shimmering sequins and subtle silver accents. The look caught the evening light with quiet brilliance, offering a delicate yet confident expression of modern femininity, grounded in shimmer and precision. She also completed the look with Chopard jewels, adding a final touch of refined radiance.

Photo Credit: Francesco Anglani