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David Koma

Origin: Georgia. David then grew up in Saint-Petersburg.

Design background: David studied both his BA and MA at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

Career highlight: “I’m looking forward to it!”

Design signatures:“Sculptural shapes, heavy embellishment and a perfect fit.”

How would you describe the David Koma woman? “Powerful and confident.”

What is your trademark piece? “The sculptural dress with metal embellishment.”

Name three things that are inspiring you for autumn/winter 2011:“Dark forests, Tim Burton and hallucinations.”

What’s next for your brand? “The autumn/winter 2011 show.”

What music is playing in your studio this season? “It’s a complete mix of styles, dependent on the day.”

What encapsulates London fashion for you? “Charing Cross Road.”

David Koma‘s Spring/Summer 2011 show at London Fashion Week opened with a change of scene as feminine ‘ballerina inspired’ sugary pink dresses glided down the runway. David Koma's past collections have been filled with heavy embellishment, sculptural designs and structure a powerful, confident women.

Pretty pleated peplums and fitted bodices completed a beautiful symmetrical look in sheer fabrics and wool. The BA and MA Central Saint Martins graduate claimed his inspiration for spring/summer was “Fernand Léger, spiral staircases and chiaroscuro.” which is seen in Art Deco cut-out shapes and silhouettes.

The tutu-esque designs quickly moved into more of a Koma's signature statement pieces; bold graphic prints and geometric shapes. Flashes of yellow to add a summery palette for the Spring/Summer collection. Revealing linear neck lines revealed fresh pale skin, which only complemented the collection. 

The fresh yellow turned to gold lamé python print for a heavily adorned comeback of David’s embellishments. "A contrast between organza and leather and pink and black, which shows the exploration in new designer Koma’s work with him pushing boundaries and “challenging” himself  “in every aspect of the design process.”