David Koma Crystal Star Dresses: The Pre-Fall 2026 Motif, Explained

The short answer: the crystal star is the motif of David Koma Pre-Fall 2026, shown in London in January 2026 alongside the Supergirl capsule. It appears as a single embroidered star at the neckline, as crystal straps that shoot from it and as hot-fixed stars scattered across satin. The newest is the Crystal Star And Straps Mini Dress In White. Shop them at David Koma at Coveti and in mini dresses.

Koma likes a single symbol per collection. Spring Summer 2026 had the cactus dahlia and the crystal leaf. Pre-Fall 2026 has the star, worked in silver crystal on black, red, blue and white, and shown alongside the Supergirl capsule. The star is always placed off centre, at the shoulder, so it draws the eye up and across.

Three ways the star appears

• The single star. One large silver crystal star at the neckline, often with crystal straps fanning from it.
• The scattered star. Hot-fixed crystal stars all over satin and jersey, on a shirt, trousers, a bodysuit and a mini.
• The cut-out star. A star-shaped cut-out in black jersey. No crystal at all.

Our picks

1. Crystal Star And Straps Mini Dress In White

White stretch cady with crystal straps and one silver star at the neckline. New.

2. Crystal Star And Straps Mini Dress

The same dress in red. The original colourway.

3. Crystal Star And Straps Midi Dress

Black satin to the calf, with an asymmetric open-leg hem and a crystal star.

4. Crystal Stars Halter Gown

Black stretch cady, floor length, with crystal stars at the halter.

5. Drape Overlay And Star Midi Dress

Black stretch cady midi with a crystal star and a satin drape.

6. Crystal Star Draped Mini Dress

Black fluid jersey, strapless and ruched, with a star at the neckline.

7. Ruched Cami Mini Dress With Crystal Stars

Blue fluid jersey, ruched, with spaghetti straps and crystal stars.

8. Crystal Star And Scarf Midi Dress

Red fluid jersey midi with an asymmetric hem, a scarf at the neck and a crystal star.

9. Star Rhinestone Open Back Mini Dress

Viscose jersey, long sleeves, open back, scattered with silver crystal stars.

10. Star Cutout Long Sleeve Mini Dress

Black fluid jersey with a star-shaped cut-out and ruching at the side.

Finish it with stars

The tulle gloves with stars (also in beige) repeat the motif at the wrist. For separates, the Star Rhinestone Shirt and Star Rhinestone Wide Leg Trousers carry black crystal stars on black satin. Read more in the Pre-Fall 2026 Supergirl edit, David Koma crystal embroidered dresses and David Koma cady dresses.

David Koma: key facts

• Designer: David Koma, Georgian born and London based.
• Training: Central Saint Martins MA, graduated 2009, the year the label launched.
• Career: creative director of Mugler, then of Blumarine.
• Made in: mostly the United Kingdom.
• Sizing: UK sizes on dresses, letter sizes on knits. See the size guide.
• This guide: The crystal star is the Pre-Fall 2026 motif; the embroidery is listed as 100% glass.

The Coveti verdict

Our pick is the crystal star and straps mini dress. It is the cleanest expression of the Pre-Fall 2026 idea: one star, set off centre, with the straps shooting from it like light. Red is the bolder buy and white is the newer one. If you want the star without the dress, the tulle gloves are the subtle way in. Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor, Coveti.

Frequently asked questions

What is the David Koma star dress?

The Crystal Star And Straps Mini Dress, in stretch cady with crystal straps and one silver crystal star at the neckline. It comes in red and white.

Which collection are the David Koma star dresses from?

Pre-Fall 2026, shown in London in January 2026 alongside the Supergirl x David Koma capsule.

Are the stars real crystal?

The brand lists the embroidery as 100% glass crystal, hand embroidered on the dresses and hot-fixed on the separates.

How do I care for a crystal star dress?

Delicate dry clean only. Store it flat and keep the crystal straps clear of other garments.

Is there a David Koma star dress in white?

Yes. The Crystal Star And Straps Mini Dress In White joined Coveti in October 2026.