Editor’s guide: wearing David Koma
Koma is high-impact clothing. The cuts are exact and the embellishment is heavy, so the
styling around it should be quiet. Here is how the pieces actually work.
1. The crystal dress
The crystal minis and gowns carry their own jewellery.
Skip the necklace, keep the hair sleek, and let the embroidery sit alone against the skin.
A hard-edged heel finishes it. Anything softer fights the geometry.
2. The cutout
Koma is known for asymmetric cutouts at the waist and bust. Fashion tape along the edges
buys you a night of not thinking about it. A translucent heel keeps the eye on the
architecture of the dress rather than the shoe.
3. Power separates
A Koma corset top with a wide trouser is the off-duty version
of the house. The bodices are boned and structured, so they carry a look on their own. Pair
a tailored jacket back to a plain trouser and let the
hardware do the talking.
Sizing: David Koma runs to UK sizing
The house cuts to UK sizes and drafts close through the bust and waist. Cady, fluid
jersey and wool crepe are firm cloths that hold the sculpted line, so there is little give.
If you are between sizes, take the larger one. Styles with crystal cups and internal
corsetry are built to a B and C cup, so a fuller bust should size up.
| UK | EU | US | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 34 | 2 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 93.5 |
| 8 | 36 | 4 | 86 | 66 | 96 |
| 10 | 38 | 6 | 91 | 71 | 101 |
| 12 | 40 | 8 | 96 | 76 | 106 |
| 14 | 42 | 10 | 101 | 81 | 111 |
These are body measurements, not garment measurements. Read them against yourself and
allow for the fact that the cut is deliberately close.
Frequently asked questions
Is David Koma true to size?
Yes. The brand publishes no sizing correction, so take your usual UK size. The cut is
form-fitting by design, and the waist is the tightest point, so size up if you want ease
through the ribcage.
Who wears David Koma?
Beyoncé wore custom Koma to perform “Be Alive” at the 2022 Academy Awards and
again on the Renaissance World Tour. Jennifer Lopez has worn the label since her
glow-in-the-dark look at the 2011 American Music Awards. Kendall Jenner, Olivia Rodrigo,
Gal Gadot and Dua Lipa have all worn the house on stage and on the carpet.
Is David Koma a luxury brand?
Yes. It is an independent London house showing on the official London Fashion Week
schedule, made largely in the United Kingdom, and priced in the same band as other
designer eveningwear. Read the longer answer in our
guide to the label.
What is David Koma known for?
Body-contouring construction, engineered crystal and metal embellishment, and precisely
placed cutouts. The house treats hardware as jewellery and anchors it through the cloth so
the garment keeps its shape while it moves.
How should I care for a David Koma piece?
Delicate dry clean. Do not press the embellishment directly, and tell the cleaner the
trim is hand applied. Store on a padded hanger with nothing resting against the embroidery.
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