David Koma

Davit Komakhidze (Georgian: დავით კომახიძე) known as David Koma (stylized as DΛVID KOMΛ) is a Georgian fashion designer based in London, England.

David Koma
დავით კომა
Born
Tbilisi, Georgia
EducationCentral Saint Martins
LabelDavid Koma

David Koma
IndustryFashion
Headquarters
London
,
England
ProductsClothing
Websitedavidkoma.com

Celebrities, including Beyonce,[1] Jennifer Lopez,[2] Cara Delevingne,[3] Kendall Jenner,[4] Rosie Huntington-Whiteley[5] and Adele[6] have worn his clothes.

Personal life

Koma was born in Tbilisi, Georgia[7] but moved to Saint Petersburg, Russia, at the age of nine.[8] Koma has a younger brother and sister.

Education

Koma discovered his penchant for drawing and dress design at the age of eight.[9] To pursue his interests, Koma studied Fine Art in Saint Petersburg, taking part in design competitions from age 13 and showing his first collection at the age of 15.[10]

In 2003 Koma moved to London to take up a place at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.[10] After completing his BA in Fashion Design, Koma graduated with an MA Fashion in April 2009,[11] winning a Harrods Design Award at the Graduate Fashion Week.[12]

Career
Scarlett Johansson wears David Koma Jumpsuit at 2019 San Diego Comic Con.

Straight after graduation Koma launched his eponymous ready-to-wear brand and has been a participant of London Fashion Week ever since.[13] Singer Beyoncé first wore a dress by Koma in 2009, for the MTV Europe Music Awards, which was pulled from his Central Saint Martins graduate collection.[14]

From December 2013 until December 2017 Koma held the position of creative director at Mugler.[15][16]

Recognition

Over the years, the David Koma brand has received numerous prizes including Vauxhall Fashion Scout in 2009,[17] NEWGEN sponsorship in 2010[18] and Fashion Forward in 2013.[19] In 2018 and 2019, David Koma was shortlisted for the British Fashion Council / Vogue Fashion Fund.[20][21]

See also

References
  1. "Designer David Koma on Dressing Beyoncé & His Plans for Mugler: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. 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.
  3. Gonzales, Erica (26 August 2019). "Cara Delevingne Shines on the Red Carpet in a Sequined Naked Dress". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. "Kendall Jenner Just Might Wear A Naked Dress Better Than Carrie Bradshaw". British Vogue. 9 December 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. Sanchez, Chelsey (30 October 2019). "Rosie Hungtinton-Whiteley Evokes Old Hollywood Glamour in a Cut-Out Dress". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. https://www.starstyle.com/adele-vogue-questions-interview-youtube-video-sp539933/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. Socha, Miles (12 December 2013). "Thierry Mugler Names David Koma Artistic Director". WWD. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  8. Véronique Hyland (11 June 2014), David Koma on His New Job at Mugler, Dressing Georgia May Jagger New York.
  9. "Child Star: David Koma". Interview Magazine. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  10. swarovskigroup.com, Swarovski Group-. "David Koma – Swarovski Group". swarovskigroup.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  11. Dazed (12 January 2010). "Watching David Koma". Dazed. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  12. Alexander, Hilary (21 February 2009). "David Koma, MA Graduate of Central Saint Martins receives award". The Daily Telegraph. London. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  13. "London Fashion Week – DAVID KOMA". londonfashionweek.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  14. André Wheeler (28 March 2022), Behind Beyoncé’s Viral Oscars Dress The New York Times.
  15. Yotka, Steff (5 December 2017). "Meet Mugler's New Creative Director, Casey Cadwallader". Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  16. "David Koma appointed creative director at Thierry Mugler – Telegraph". fashion.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  17. "Talent Scout Winner". British Vogue. 3 August 2009. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  18. Uk, Elle (14 December 2010). "NEWGEN winners announced, with Holly Fulton and David Koma winning catwalk support". ELLE. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  19. "London Fashion Week – Fashion Forward 2013". londonfashionweek.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  20. "British Fashion Council". britishfashioncouncil.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  21. "Meet The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2019 Finalists". British Vogue. May 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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