Brief
David Koma draws on 1990s figure skating for Spring 2027 ready‑to‑wear line
The designer cites Tonya Harding’s determination and compulsory figures as key inspirations for the new line.
By Felo News Desk · Published
David Koma unveiled his Spring 2027 ready‑to‑wear collection on Oct. 9, 2026, saying the work was shaped by the competitive world of 1990s figure skating. The designer highlighted Tonya Harding as a reference for "determination and rawness," and incorporated motifs such as compulsory figures, hand‑beaded crystal circles and skater‑style silhouettes.
What happened
The collection moves from warm‑up layers to rink‑ready pieces, including a mint‑blue bomber jacket with a technical neckline, candy‑floss pink knickers, metallic column gowns and sculpted boned bodysuits. A black minidress features concentric beaded forms that echo figure‑eights traced on ice. Geometric cut‑outs, fringe, and internal metal constructions add dynamic movement.
What was said
"I like to animate the body and create this organic movement," Koma told Vogue. He added, "It’s becoming harder to define the David Koma woman and I think that’s important, to see how characters across the world translate my vision."
Key facts
- David Koma’s Spring 2027 collection is inspired by 1990s figure skating (vogue.com)
- Tonya Harding is cited as a character reference for determination and rawness (vogue.com)
- Key pieces include a mint‑blue bomber jacket, candy‑floss pink knickers, and a beaded black minidress (vogue.com)
- Koma said he wants to animate the body and make the collection more than red‑carpet glamour (vogue.com)
Sources
- [1] vogue.com — originally reported as “David Koma Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection”
