David Koma
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David Koma დავით კომა | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Georgian |
| Education | Central Saint Martins |
| Label | David Koma |
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| Industry | Fashion |
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| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Clothing |
| Website | davidkoma.com |
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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
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 the new artistic director.[1][5][6] He replaced Nicola Formichetti, who left the company in April 2013 to work for the Italian brand Diesel.
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
- ^ a b Socha, Miles (12 December 2013). "Thierry Mugler Names David Koma Artistic Director". WWD. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ David Koma at London Fashion Week 2013 Idol Eyes
- ^ Alexander, Hilary (21 February 2009). "David Koma, MA Graduate of Central Saint Martins receives award". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 13 September 2009.
- ^ Bumpus, Jessica (3 August 2009). "Talent Scout Winner". Vogue UK. Retrieved 13 September 2009.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ David Koma for Mugler ELLE magazine
- ^ David Koma nommé directeur artistique de Mugler Vogue.fr
