David Koma

David Koma
დავით კომა
Born Tbilisi, Georgia
Nationality Georgian
Education Central Saint Martins
Occupation Fashion designer
Labels David Koma
Industry Fashion
Headquarters London, United Kingdom
Products Clothing
Website davidkoma.com

David Komakhidze (Georgian: დავით კომახიძე) known as David Koma (stylized as DΛVID KOMΛ) is a Georgian fashion designer based in London, UK. He graduated in 2009 with a distinction in MA Fashion from Central Saint Martins after studying and completing his BA in Fashion Womenswear in 2007.

Personal life

David was born in Tbilisi, Georgia.[1] Koma has a younger brother and sister. His parents live in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Career and Achievements

He showcased his first collection at the age of 15 after studying Fine Art in Saint Petersburg.[2] He, for his SS11 collection at London Fashion Week, received a BFC Newgen Catwalk sponsorship.

Improving from the exhibition, he will show on-schedule at London Fashion Week. His graduate collection of sculptural, body-conscious dresses embellished with metal tubes and multicoloured chains won the Harrods Design Award.[3] Koma was the Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s Merit Award winner 2009.[4]

In December 2013, House of Thierry Mugler announced that David Koma is a new artistic director.[1][5][6] He will be replacing Nicola Formichetti, who left the company April this year to work for the Italian brand Diesel.

Celebrities wearing Koma

Elizabeth Banks,[7] Gwyneth Paltrow,[8] Olivia Wilde,[9] Amy Adams,[10] Karolína Kurková,[11] Miranda Kerr,[12] Eva Longoria,[13] Christa B. Allen,[14] Andrea Riseborough,[15] Khloé Kardashian,[16] Anna Dello Russo,[17] Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova,[18] Caroline Winberg,[19] Natalia Vodianova,[20] Jennifer Lopez,[21] Naomi Campbell,[22] Katie Melua,[23] Beyoncé,[24] Lady Gaga,[25] Rihanna,[26] Megan Fox,[27] Alicia Keys,[28] Cheryl Cole,[29] Kylie Minogue,[30] Miley Cyrus,[31] Maria Sharapova,[32] Taylor Swift,[33] Selena Gomez,[34] Jennifer Lawrence[35] and Anna Paquin[36] wear his clothes.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Socha, Miles (12 December 2013). "Thierry Mugler Names David Koma Artistic Director". WWD. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  2. ↑ David Koma at London Fashion Week 2013 Idol Eyes
  3. ↑ Alexander, Hilary (21 February 2009). "David Koma, MA Graduate of Central Saint Martins receives award". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
  4. ↑ Bumpus, Jessica (3 August 2009). "Talent Scout Winner". Vogue UK. Retrieved 2009-09-13.
  5. ↑ David Koma for Mugler ELLE magazine
  6. ↑ David Koma nommé directeur artistique de Mugler Vogue.fr
  7. ↑ Elizabeth Banks promotes the Lego Daily Mail
  8. ↑ Looks of the day Telegraph.co.uk
  9. ↑ Olivia Wilde w sukience David Koma i szpilkach Jimmy Choo Zeberka.pl
  10. ↑ Red carpet: Yipes, stripes! Amy Adams, Marion Cotillard Los Angeles Times
  11. ↑ That dress is out of this world! Leggy Karolina Kurkova dazzles in space age red frock at Design Miami art event Daily Mail
  12. ↑ A model display! Miranda Kerr shows off her super slender figure in baby blue top and patterned pencil skirt at Jaguar event Daily Mail
  13. ↑ Eva Longoria: où shopper son look en moins cher? Public.FR
  14. ↑ LONDON show ROOMS LA: Christa B. Allen In David Koma FashionistabarbieUK
  15. ↑ Riseborough in Koma in LAX Red Carpet Fashion Awards
  16. ↑ Khloe in David Koma Fashion Bomb Daily
  17. ↑ Anna Dello Russo in Koma Modus Publicity
  18. ↑ WTA and BFC pre-Wimbledon party in pictures Fashion.Telegraph.co.uk
  19. ↑ (Swedish) Caroline Winberg i en vacker blåsvart klänning från David Koma och sandaletter från Nicholas Kirkwood Starlounge.se
  20. ↑ Natalia Vodianova loves David Koma Vogue
  21. ↑ Jennifer Lopez's Sexy, Skin-Baring Looks US Magazine
  22. ↑ Naomi Campbell in David Koma Classic Hits
  23. ↑ Katie Melua Wears Sheer David Koma Dress For Sports Personality Of The Year Awards 2012 MyDaily
  24. ↑ Beyoncé And Koma Vogue
  25. ↑ David Koma on being worn by Lady Gaga Elle UK
  26. ↑ Runway To ‘Oasis of the Seas’ Performance – Rihanna In David Koma Red Carpet Fashion Awards
  27. ↑ David Koma on his new collection Telegraph
  28. ↑ Splurge: Alicia Keys’s Wetten dass..? David Koma Spring 2013 Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti Asymmetric Cap Toe Pumps The Fashion Bomb
  29. ↑ Cheryl Cole's favourite designer David Koma goes back to the future with a stunning Barbarella inspired collection Daily Mail
  30. ↑ Celebrity Style: Kylie Minogue in David Koma PopSugar
  31. ↑ Miley Cyrus Stuns at People's Choice Awards in Fashion-Forward Dress Eonline
  32. ↑ Maria Sharapova’s love affair with David Koma Tennis Grandstand
  33. ↑ Taylor Swift in David Koma Fashion Wrap Up
  34. ↑ Selena Gomez in Koma Fashion Court
  35. ↑ Jennifer Lawrence in David Koma Harper's Bazaar
  36. ↑ Anna Paquin in David Koma Tomandlorenzo