Colm Dillane
Colm Dillane | |
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| Years active | 2010–Present |
| Website | https://kidsuper.com |
Colm Dillane, also known as KidSuper, is an American artist, fashion designer, and musician. He is the founder of KidSuper, a streetwear clothing brand based in Brooklyn, New York. In January 2023, Dillane creative directed Louis Vuitton's men's fashion show.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Colm Dillane was born and grew up in New York City. His parents are of Irish and Spanish origins.[citation needed] He went to New York University where he studied and earned a Bachelors of Science in mathematics[citation needed], and played midfielder for the men's soccer team.[4]
Career
[edit]Dillane founded KidSuper in the early 2010s, which started as a small hobby project from his parents' basement. The brand is often inspired by Dillane's own experiences and world views.[citation needed] Beyond fashion, Dillane has also ventured into various art projects, exhibiting his work in several galleries and collaborating with other artists.[5][6] Dillane's has worked with various artists, both as a producer and sometimes as a performer, and with brands, musicians, athletes, and other public figures.[7]
Collaboration with Louis Vuitton (LVMH)
[edit]Dillane has collaborated with the luxury fashion house, Louis Vuitton, part of the LVMH conglomerate. This collaboration was unveiled in anticipation of a Louis Vuitton menswear show, which showcased designs from the joint venture.[8]
Dillane's stint with Louis Vuitton was characterized by a symbiotic relationship with the LV design studio.[9][10]
Recognition
[edit]Dillane's approach to fashion and design has garnered attention from major publications and figures in the fashion industry[clarification needed].[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Behind the Scenes of Louis Vuitton's Menswear Experiment, Starring Rosalía". GQ. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ Trebay, Guy (2023-01-10). "Has Vuitton Found Virgil Abloh's Successor in KidSuper?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Super Surprise: Why Louis Vuitton Chose Kidsuper to Co-create Next Menswear Collection". Vogue. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "Colm Dillane - 2013 - Men's Soccer". NYU Athletics.
- ^ "CFDA". cfda.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ "How to Be KidSuper". Hypebeast. 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ Takanashi, Lei. "Colm Dillane of KidSuper Talks Collaborations With Superplastic and Louis Vuitton". Complex. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ Trebay, Guy (2023-01-10). "Has Vuitton Found Virgil Abloh's Successor in KidSuper?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Super Surprise: Why Louis Vuitton Chose Kidsuper to Co-create Next Menswear Collection". Vogue. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ Ahmed, Osman. "Louis Vuitton's colourful ode to the imaginary was soundtracked by Rosalía". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ ""My Ideas are Limitless"—Catching up With Colm Dillane Ahead of His KidSuper Comedy Runway Show in Paris". Vogue. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "CFDA". cfda.com. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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