David Koma finally ventures into menswear

After seeing the success of the founder and creative director of his eponymous brand David Koma in building a women’s closet where sophistication and elegance are perfectly balanced with the comfort of modern times, we now enter a new stage of his brand where the man becomes the protagonist.

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“Venturing into menswear feels like a natural step, completing my dream of ‘Club Koma’. This process has fostered a profound sense of personal connection and introspection, as I see myself as the ultimate customer for the first time. The launch of this collection is particularly special as it allows me to design with my male friends in mind, broadening the inclusivity and reach of my creative vision. I am thrilled about this new chapter and invite new voices and perspectives to join our brand’s realm.“, tells the designer.

Inspiration from prominent figures in the world of dance such as Pina Bausch and Candela Capitan from the recent women’s collection serves as the common thread for the men’s collection. For this, Jiří Kylián’s contemporary ballet, ‘Sarabande’, served as a starting point. This powerful work delves into the intricate interplay of male aggression and vulnerability. The exploration of the concept of ‘formation’ within performance resonated deeply with the designer as he embarked on his first foray into men’s fashion.

The Koma Man embodies strength, disdain and independence, yet exudes a soft and sensual aura. As in all of the designer’s work, there is a perfect balance between the sophisticated and the comfortable, combining minimalist details with a refined and sensual elegance, so that explicitly masculine references are embellished with subtle touches of fantasy.

Office popelines materialize in the form of military shirts and boxer shorts. The denim section is presented in a dusty indigo palette or reinterpreted in boucle. Leather appears both tight to the body and released from it, in soft Nappa, with heavy wear, as if “cracked”. A softness touches a wide range of tailored shapes, crafted in cady fabric, satin and wool boucle, and embellished with branded chrome hardware or details referencing Gavin Turk’s 1993 ‘Pop’ artwork. The usual feathers of David Koma’s imagery protrude from the garments and become bags.

The pieces invite to be touched, and to the introspection of the designer’s cosmos, presenting his honest perspective on modern masculinity through a mix of strength, softness and grit; a mix that we already knew in his women’s universe.

Did you see the latest David Koma Resort 2025 campaign starring Lourdes Leon?