This article first appeared on Vogue Business. Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts. London-based Georgian designer David Koma is the new creative director of Blumarine, the company announced today, following the swift exit of previous creative director Walter Chiapponi in March after one … Read more
There is, at times, a disconnect between the regular ticket-holders at Comic-Con and the famous guests who are invited to speak at the event. One group will spend weeks sourcing elaborate costumes constructed in the precise image of their comic book heroes, while the other will deploy a small team of salaried stylists to source … Read more
It has been 15 years since David Koma launched his namesake label, an impressive milestone, which has left the designer yearning for success of a different kind. “I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved,” he said, leafing through racks of clothing in his east London studio. “But I’m at a point where I just want … Read more
David Koma is all about his crew. Through his womenswear he’s already built a solid following of enthusiastic subscribers to his graphic brand of powerful evening wear. Now, after 15 years, he’s trying to broaden his base by providing clothes that his male soulmates will want to get into, too. At a preview, he said: … Read more
“I feel good about it all,” remarked David Koma at a preview. Over the past couple of seasons, the designer’s demeanor before his shows has noticeably relaxed, a testament to his confidence in his own work—a growth that’s fantastic to witness. Consistent with his dedication to honoring accomplished women in creative realms, Koma found inspiration … Read more
David Koma’s fondness for birds and feathers has become ubiquitous in his designs. However, while still drawing inspiration from avian elements, his pre-fall collection deviated from his usual practice of dedicating his collection to a single muse. Instead, he chose to honor the high-society women of New York from the mid ’60s, whom Truman Capote … Read more
