The house in numbers
365 styles checked in stock, at Coveti and at the brand, on 18 September 2026: 53 gowns from $1,940, 77 midi dresses from $2,020, 106 mini dresses from $1,243, 40 tops from $520, 26 trousers, 18 jackets and 17 skirts. Of the 257 pieces whose factory the brand states, 200 are made in the United Kingdom, 21 in Turkey (the denim) and 13 in China (the knits). The median price is $3,270; the median crystal piece is dearer and the median plain dress cheaper, because embellishment sets the price here, not length. Thirteen pieces from pre-fall 2026 arrived on 18 September 2026, among them the Crystal Leaf Corset Gown In Blue, the Crystal Stars Halter Gown and the Draped Open Back Long Sleeve Sequin Gown.
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 house puts one crystal object on a plain dress, a star, a leaf, a rose, a pendant, and the dress carries its own jewellery. Skip the necklace, keep the hair sleek and let the embroidery sit alone against the skin. The Crystal Star And Straps Midi Dress in black satin is the signature and the Crystal Leaf And Halter Mini Dress in white cady its summer twin. A matte heel finishes it; anything that shines competes.
2. The cut-out
Koma is known for cut-outs at the midriff, the side, the back and the leg, each engineered to sit flat in the intended size. Buy the exact size, wear nothing over the opening, and use a translucent heel to keep the eye on the architecture. The Star Cutout Long Sleeve Mini Dress is the wearable one; the Leather Leaf And Side Cut-Out Gown is the one from the headlines.
3. Power separates
A Koma corset top with a wide trouser is the off-duty version of the house: the Crystal Leaf Corset Top over the Wide Leg Flowy Trousers In Black is a wedding outfit, the Tailored Bodysuit under the Structured Sleeve Tailored Jacket is the suit, and the Crystal Leaf Tie Waist Jacket In Black turns any trouser into an evening. The 3D Flower Jeans In Indigo, made in Turkey with metal-thread flowers, are the daytime half.
Sizing: David Koma runs to UK sizing
The house cuts to UK sizes, publishes a body-measurement chart for UK 6 to 14, and gives no sizing instruction on any product page, so order your usual UK size. The cady and satin have a little give and the lining has none, so the dress holds its shape rather than stretching to yours; if you are between sizes on a corseted piece, take the larger, because a Koma corset closes with a zip and has no lacing. The knits are sized XS to XL.
| UK | Italy | US | France | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 38 | 2 | 34 | 83.5 | 63.5 | 93.5 |
| 8 | 40 | 4 | 36 | 86 | 66 | 96 |
| 10 | 42 | 6 | 38 | 91 | 71 | 101 |
| 12 | 44 | 8 | 40 | 96 | 76 | 106 |
| 14 | 46 | 10 | 42 | 101 | 81 | 111 |
These are the brand’s own body measurements, not garment measurements. Read them against yourself and allow for the fact that the cut is deliberately close. The David Koma size guide explains how each shape fits.
Every David Koma guide
Coveti’s fashion editor Gemma Deeks has written a page on every part of the house, each checked against the live catalogue on 18 September 2026: Is it a luxury brand?, Brands like David Koma, How to wear, Which dress to buy, Who is David Koma?, History timeline, Size guide, Price guide, Where to buy, Sale, Review, Real vs fake, Materials and care, Glossary, Mugler and Blumarine, Who wears it, Pre-fall 2026 Supergirl edit, Spring-summer 2026 edit, Resort 2026 edit, vs Alexander McQueen, vs Safiyaa, Gowns, Mini dresses, Midi dresses, Tops, Jackets and tailoring, Jeans and denim, Trousers, Skirts, Wedding dresses, Wedding-guest dresses, Crystal dresses, 3D flower and lace, Sequins, Feathers, Cut-outs, Satin and velvet, Corsets, Black, White and ivory, Red and pink, Yellow, blue and green.
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 take the larger of two sizes on a corseted piece.
Who wears David Koma?
Beyonce, from a 2009 graduate-collection dress to the 2022 Academy Awards and the Renaissance tour; Taylor Swift in a black velvet Koma minidress on The Graham Norton Show in October 2025; Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Blackpink at Coachella, Florence Pugh, Scarlett Johansson and Michelle Obama on the published record.
Is David Koma a luxury brand?
Yes. It is an independent London house on the official London Fashion Week schedule, made mostly in the United Kingdom with hand-applied embellishment, and priced at a $3,270 median at Coveti, level with Alexander McQueen and below the couture houses.
What is David Koma known for?
Body-contouring construction, one crystal object placed where the eye lands, engineered cut-outs, 3D lace flowers, ostrich feathers and corsetry, in a matte stretch cady and a triacetate satin over a firm lining, plus the tailoring and the 3D-flower denim that grew around the dresses.
Where are David Koma clothes made?
Mostly in the United Kingdom: 200 of the 257 pieces at Coveti whose factory the brand states, with 21 denim pieces from Turkey and 13 knits from China. The care label and the brand’s product page agree on every piece.
How should I care for a David Koma piece?
Delicate dry clean by a specialist who has handled hotfix crystal; never press the embellishment; store on a padded hanger in a breathable bag with nothing resting against the embroidery; hang the feather pieces and keep them away from perfume.