David Koma

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David Koma
დავით კომა
Born
Tbilisi, Georgia
EducationCentral Saint Martins
Label(s)
David Koma

David Koma
IndustryFashion
Headquarters
London
,
England
ProductsClothing
Websitedavidkoma.com

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

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

Personal life[]

Koma was born in Tbilisi, Georgia.[7] Koma has a younger brother and sister. His parents live in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Education[]

Koma discovered his penchant for drawing and dress design at the age of eight.[8] 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.[9]

In 2003 Koma moved to London to take up a place at the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.[9] After completing his BA in Fashion Design, Koma graduated with an MA Fashion in April 2009,[10] winning a Harrods Design Award at the Graduate Fashion Week.[11]

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.[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 Koma held the position of creative director at Mugler.[18] [19]

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. 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/ https:/www.starstyle.com/adele-vogue-questions-interview-youtube-video-sp539933/] Check |url= value (help). Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ Socha, Miles (12 December 2013). "Thierry Mugler Names David Koma Artistic Director". WWD. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  8. ^ "Child Star: David Koma". Interview Magazine. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  9. ^ a b swarovskigroup.com, Swarovski Group-. "David Koma - Swarovski Group". www.swarovskigroup.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  10. ^ Dazed (12 January 2010). "Watching David Koma". Dazed. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  11. ^ Alexander, Hilary (21 February 2009). "David Koma, MA Graduate of Central Saint Martins receives award". ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 9 January 2020.[dead link]
  12. ^ "London Fashion Week - DAVID KOMA". londonfashionweek.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  13. ^ "Talent Scout Winner". British Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  14. ^ Uk, Elle (14 December 2010). "NEWGEN winners announced, with Holly Fulton and David Koma winning catwalk support". ELLE. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  15. ^ "London Fashion Week - Fashion Forward 2013". londonfashionweek.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  16. ^ "British Fashion Council". www.britishfashioncouncil.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  17. ^ "Meet The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2019 Finalists". British Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  18. ^ Yotka, Steff. "Meet Mugler's New Creative Director, Casey Cadwallader". Vogue. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  19. ^ "David Koma appointed creative director at Thierry Mugler - Telegraph". fashion.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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