David Koma Pre-Fall 2026 - Lookbook

 

(Images: David Koma 2026)

Has David Koma's epicurean imprint run into a possible snag?  His backdated homage to post 1960s hedonism and its sexual liberation, maybe over 50 years old now, ala the 1970s and 1980s, maybe seen just as a smularca counterculture, to be viewed only as an aesthetical overture.  Yet, Koma, now guiding the creative directional of Blumarine, has collaborated with Warner Brothers and its 'Discovery Global Consumer Products' (the name itself sounds nefarious) branch, to promote, thus themed Pre-Fall 2026 collection around the new Supergirl movie due in June 2026.

And while Hollywood, may, and I see this loosley, may be the last creative bastion before Trump the Fascists (c'mon, everyone be honest here), tries to reshape it with washed up Right Wing actors from the 1980s, the push and pull is on.  Supergirl directed by Craig Gillespie, as a relatable Gen Z, backlash against Far Right Gen Ys and Xers, yes we are all generationally divided now, the Supergirl trailer end of last year was titled "woke garbarge" online, by those frustrated 'Man-o-sphere' MAGA supporters.  With Australian actress Milly Alcock, playing Supergirl, in a punk-esque, devil-may-care persona.  All the power to the actress for actively supporting the Palestinians, via the 'Film Workers Pledge for Palestine'.  Koma, has added his take on empowering the source of Gen Z with his latest collection.

Sexuality does not mean sex, nor does it mean available, it means freedom to choose, freedom to be expressive.  My body, not yours, and no, I did not invite you, is not just a realization, but an awareness that most males fail to grasp.  Koma has skillfully navigated this with his collection over the years, balancing between liberation and hedonic energy.  What we once had in the 70s and 80s, is yet to emerge into the 2000s, sans reactive protests, the buffer of a counterculture has not materialised.  

And with sociological discussions aside, fashion has always offered an impression of stylization, which gives clues about what could be on the horizon.  Incorporating his punk take, and rebellious nature of the new Supergirl movie, the collection has a pieced together, 'eco-fur' and all, array of styles, rather than Koma's notably tailored sleekness, from prior collections.  And it works.

So, maybe this snag, is a slight adjustment, an understanding of his amorous styles of yesteryear may have to be updated slightly, to appeal to a generation who are under pressure from all sides.  

Kudos to you Koma.

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(A.Glass 2026)