Kylie Minogue kicks off London Fashion Week with a bang as she takes to the stage in a fun checked dress for a glitzy VIP party

Kylie Minogue kicked off London Fashion Week with a bang on Friday when she hosted an exclusive VIP party to celebrate the release of her new album Tension.

The British Fashion Council and Kylie hosted an array of VIPs and creative talent for the official opening party of London Fashion Week, served by Diet Coke.

And the Padam singer, 55, looked nothing short of sensational doing so as she donned a checked dress for her performance later in the evening.

She completed her look with a pair of leather boots and opaque stockings.

Kylie styled her hair in soft beach waves and posed for the cameras as she put on the performance of her life for all the VIP guests.

Host: The British Fashion Council and Kylie hosted an array of VIPs and creative talent for the official opening party of London Fashion Week, served by Diet Coke

Sensational: And the Padam singer, 55, looked nothing short of sensational as she did this as she donned a plaid dress for her performance later in the evening

The party was a great success and London Fashion Week started with a bang, with many VIP guests in attendance.

Talent in attendance included fashion designer Kyle De’volle, TV presenter AJ Odudu, model Charli Howard, DJ Fat Tony, DJ Jodie Harsh, Jack Guinness, Miquita Oliver, Raven Smith, Caroline Rush, Henry Holland, Clara Paget, Daniel Fletcher, Zoë Zimmer, Melanie Blatt and Felicity Hayward.

The large group came together to celebrate the hottest moment in the fashion calendar at Lío London in Leicester Square.

And while Kylie put on an exciting performance, the group danced the night away to a specially curated, Kylie-inspired DJ set from DJ HAAi.

During the event, guests also had the opportunity to sing along to “Kylie-oke,” while custom cocktails and Diet Cokes were served throughout the evening.

It comes after Kylie looked radiant as she arrived at the opening party of London Fashion Week on Friday evening after admitting she ‘feels at home’ acting.

The singer wore a figure-hugging mesh dress, with pink graphic swirls and a ruched seam down the center.

She completed her look with a pair of thigh-high leather boots and opaque stockings.

Chic: She completed her look with a pair of leather boots and opaque stockings

Performance: Kylie styled her hair in soft beach waves and posed for the cameras as she put on the performance of a lifetime for all the VIP guests

Kylie’s evening: And while Kylie put on an exciting performance, the group danced the night away to a specially curated, Kylie-inspired DJ set from DJ HAAi

Event: The large group came together to celebrate the hottest moment on the fashion calendar at Lío London in Leicester Square (photo: Kylie right, DJ HAAI left)

It’s been a busy week for the actress who also appeared on The One Show to talk about her new album, Tension, and teased a return to the screen.

During the show, Kylie, who returns to the small screen with a television special that will highlight her legendary career with ITV, admitted she still ‘loves acting’.

She explained: ‘I love acting, I love it when I get the chance to come on set.

‘I don’t do it that often so it’s a good nose, but at the same time I feel like I’m at home, this was my beginning and I spent years and years and years on TV sets, so TV and movies, I love it .’

Discussing her new album, Kylie revealed that she spent hours recording in her home studio.

She added: “A lot of it was in my studio, my little suitcase with all my stuff that I learned during lockdown. Great skill to finally have.

“Bedside tables in hotel rooms, literally everywhere – when the singing needed to be done, I would set up my stuff. I love it.

‘One night I was recording until I heard birds on the microphone. I thought, “What time is it? 5 a.m., turn it off.” And I will think? “I’ll do one more, do one more.” I can really get into the zone.”

Kylie returns to the small screen with a television special that will spotlight her legendary career on ITV.

Wow! DJ Jodie Harsh was in attendance and looked nothing short of sensational in a leather co-ord set

All white: Fashion designer Kyle De’Volle also attended the glam event, wearing a white three-piece suit

Bold: Meanwhile, Charli Howard donned an all-black ensemble, consisting of a daring pointy blouse and a mini skirt

Casual: DJ Fat Tony was also present at the event and provided a casual outfit for the evening

Casual chic: Miquita Oliver was also in attendance, donning a casual ensemble for the fun evening ahead

The British broadcaster announced that they will air An Audience with Kylie, an unforgettable live music event hosted by the global icon.

‘It was hard to keep this one a secret… Get ready for an unforgettable evening! An audience with Kylie later this year,” the broadcaster wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

The 55-year-old pop superstar will look back on the highlights of her dazzling career in music and showbiz.

The singer will perform her current hits, including chart-topping Padam Padam and a dazzling array of favorites from her award-winning back catalogue.