David Koma facts for kids

Davit Komakhidze (Georgian: დავით კომახიძე), known as David Koma, is a talented fashion designer from Georgia. He lives and works in London, England.

David Koma started his own luxury fashion brand for women in 2009. Since then, he has shown his amazing collections at London Fashion Week. Many famous people love his designs. Celebrities like Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, and Adele often wear his clothes for big events.

From 2013 to 2017, he was the creative director for the fashion house Mugler. Now, he is the creative director for Blumarine.

About David Koma

David Koma was born in Tbilisi, Georgia. When he was nine years old, he moved to Saint Petersburg, Russia. In 2003, he moved to London. He has lived in East London for over ten years. David has a younger brother and sister.

His Journey in Fashion

David Koma discovered his love for drawing and designing clothes when he was just eight years old. To follow his passion, he studied Fine Art in Saint Petersburg. He started joining design competitions at age 13. By the time he was 15, he had already shown his first collection of clothes.

In 2003, David moved to London to study at the famous Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. After finishing his first degree in Fashion Design, he earned his master's degree in Fashion in 2009. He even won a special award called the Harrods Design Award during Graduate Fashion Week.

His Fashion Career

Right after he graduated, David Koma launched his own fashion brand. It creates "ready-to-wear" clothes, which means they are made in standard sizes and sold in stores. He has been a regular part of London Fashion Week ever since.

The David Koma brand is known for its unique style. His designs often hug the body, creating strong, sculptural shapes that celebrate the female form. People often praise his clothes for their high-quality finishes. This includes detailed hand embroidery and sleek, modern cuts.

Scarlett Johansson wears a David Koma jumpsuit at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.

Beyoncé and her dancers wearing David Koma outfits during The Renaissance World Tour.

While his body-hugging designs made him famous, David Koma's brand now offers many different types of clothes. These include stylish everyday pieces like denim and leather, well-made coats, stunning red carpet dresses, and perfectly cut jumpsuits.

David Koma's collections are always inspired by women. He often looks to strong, important women from history who achieved great things in fields usually dominated by men. Examples include marine biologist Dr Sylvia Earle, pioneering motorsport sisters Adeline and Augusta Van Buren, and Lily Parr, a successful female footballer from the 1920s.

Singer Beyoncé was one of the first celebrities to wear his designs. In 2009, she wore a dress from his graduate collection for the MTV Europe Music Awards. Since then, Beyoncé has worn his brand many times, including for her "Be Alive" performance at the 2022 Academy Awards and during her Renaissance World Tour.

From December 2013 to December 2017, David Koma was the creative director at Mugler, a famous fashion house. He split his time between London and Paris while also running his own label. On July 31, 2024, David Koma was also named the creative director of Blumarine.

Awards and Recognition

Over the years, the David Koma brand has won many awards. These include the Vauxhall Fashion Scout award in 2009, the NEWGEN sponsorship in 2010, and Fashion Forward in 2013. In 2020, David Koma won the British Fashion Council / Vogue Fashion Fund. He had been a finalist for this award in both 2018 and 2019.

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