David Koma

Designer name: David Koma

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

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

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

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

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

Name three things that are inspiring you for spring/summer 2011: “Fernand Léger, spiral staircases and chiaroscuro.”

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

What do you hope the new decade will mean for your brand? “The number 10 has always been lucky for me… So here’s hoping for the best!”

What's new for you this season? “I found this season really exciting. I’m challenging myself in every aspect of the design process.”

Where do you go in London to seek ideas for a forthcoming collection? “Central Saint Martins library, as always.”


As fashion fuses ever closer with art, film and music, how has London's vibrant cultural scene influenced your SS11 collection? “It’s difficult to define… just something in the air. I feel myself inspired in London all the time.”


Portrait photographer: Frederic Aranda