Killing Kittens

Founded in London in 2005 by Emma Sayle, Killing Kittens has spent two decades building what it bills as the world's most exclusive and hedonistic parties — a female-empowerment brand "fully focused on the pursuit of female pleasure for girls in control who know what they want." From those London beginnings it has grown into a global movement spanning more than 22 cities across 10 countries, with over 250,000 people having attended its events, yet London remains its home turf. Parties there are staged in a rotating cast of "exclusive and luxurious venues in London, with stunning decor, state-of-the-art sound systems, and a carefully curated atmosphere." Locations are kept secret and revealed only to confirmed guests, part of the discretion the brand stakes its reputation on. The KK model is strictly members-and-invitation-only: "The only way to gain exclusive access to KK parties is by becoming a KK member or receiving an invite from one." Full "Kitten" membership is reserved for women, trans and non-binary people, who lead the room; Guest membership lets others attend alongside a Full member or buy tickets to designated Singles events, and solo men are otherwise excluded. The brand's long-standing golden rule puts women firmly in charge — the women make the first move, and men may never approach a woman they don't know. Consent sits at the centre of everything, with guidelines emailed before every event covering "greetings through aftercare" and trained staff on hand throughout; masks are traditionally kept on until 11pm, when play begins. Beyond the flagship nights, KK runs a calendar of themed events — Masquerade Balls, Kinky Cabaret, Hedonism nights and seasonal Halloween parties among them — plus workshops and a members' community that continues online through the WAX app. Tickets are priced by who's attending, roughly from around £50–£75 for single women up to £200-plus for couples, keeping the crowd skewed toward women and couples. The brand leans hard on stated values of gender equity, body positivity, consent and inclusivity, welcoming "all genders and sexualities to come and play" while pledging zero tolerance for racism, ableism, sexism, fatphobia or transphobia. Confidentiality is absolute — guest information and event details are never shared — and the whole experience is designed to feel luxurious, safe and free of judgement.