David Koma
David Komakhidze (Georgian: დავით კომახიძე) known as David Koma (stylized as DΛVID KOMΛ) is a Georgian fashion designer based in London, UK.
David Koma დავით კომა | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Georgian |
Education | Central Saint Martins |
Label(s) | David Koma |
Industry | Fashion |
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Headquarters | , |
Products | Clothing |
Website | davidkoma.com |
David Koma brand has become synonymous with the ultra body contouring silhouette, creating sculptural statement dresses inspired by the feminine form.[1] Internationally acclaimed celebrities, including Beyonce,[2] Jennifer Lopez,[3] Cara Delevingne,[4] Kendall Jenner[5] and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley[6] often turn to the designer for red carpet looks.
Personal life
David was born in Tbilisi, Georgia.[7] Koma has a younger brother and sister. His parents live in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Education
David Koma discovered his penchant for drawing and dress design at the young age of eight.[8] To pursue his interests, David studied Fine Art in Saint Petersburg, taking part in design competitions from age 13 and showing his first collection at the age of 15.[9]
In 2003 David moved to London to take up a place at the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.[9] After completing his BA in Fashion Design, David graduated with a distinction in MA Fashion in April 2009 under the mentorship of Professor Louise Wilson, OBE,[10] winning Harrods Design Award at the Graduate Fashion Week.[11]
Career
Straight after graduation David Koma launched his eponymous ready-to-wear brand and has been a participant of London Fashion Week ever since.[12] Over the years, the brand has received numerous prizes including Vauxhall Fashion Scout in 2009,[13] NEWGEN sponsorship in 2010[14] and Fashion Forward in 2013.[15] In 2018 and 2019, David Koma was shortlisted for the British Fashion Council / Vogue Fashion Fund.[16][17]
From December 2013 until December 2017 David held the position of creative director at Mugler.[18] [19]
See also
- Lako Bukia, Georgian fashion designer based in London
- Tata Naka, Georgian dress label based in London
- Demna Gvasalia, Georgian fashion designer, creative director of Balenciaga
References
- "London Fashion Week - DAVID KOMA". londonfashionweek.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "Designer David Koma on Dressing Beyoncé & His Plans for Mugler: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Fern, Celia; ez (2 January 2020). "If *That* Hustlers Scene Wasn't Enough, More of J.Lo's Jaw-Dropping Looks Ahead". Oprah Magazine. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Gonzales, Erica (26 August 2019). "Cara Delevingne Shines on the Red Carpet in a Sequined Naked Dress". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "Kendall Jenner Just Might Wear A Naked Dress Better Than Carrie Bradshaw". British Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Sanchez, Chelsey (30 October 2019). "Rosie Hungtinton-Whiteley Evokes Old Hollywood Glamour in a Cut-Out Dress". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Socha, Miles (12 December 2013). "Thierry Mugler Names David Koma Artistic Director". WWD. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- "Child Star: David Koma". Interview Magazine. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- swarovskigroup.com, Swarovski Group-. "David Koma - Swarovski Group". www.swarovskigroup.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Dazed (12 January 2010). "Watching David Koma". Dazed. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Alexander, Hilary (21 February 2009). "David Koma, MA Graduate of Central Saint Martins receives award". ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "London Fashion Week - DAVID KOMA". londonfashionweek.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "Talent Scout Winner". British Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Uk, Elle (14 December 2010). "NEWGEN winners announced, with Holly Fulton and David Koma winning catwalk support". ELLE. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "London Fashion Week - Fashion Forward 2013". londonfashionweek.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "British Fashion Council". www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "Meet The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2019 Finalists". British Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Yotka, Steff. "Meet Mugler's New Creative Director, Casey Cadwallader". Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- "David Koma appointed creative director at Thierry Mugler - Telegraph". fashion.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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