Colm Dillane

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]

Colm Dillane
Born
New York City
Education
Occupations
  • Designer
  • Entrepreneur
Years active2010–Present
Websitehttps://kidsuper.com

Early life and education

Colm Dillane was born and grew up in New York City. His parents are of Irish and Spanish origins. He went to New York University where he studied and earned a Bachelors of Science in mathematics.

Career

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. Beyond fashion, Dillane has also ventured into various art projects, exhibiting his work in several galleries and collaborating with other artists.[4][5] 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.[6]

Collaboration with Louis Vuitton (LVMH)

Dillane's 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.[7]

Dillane's stint with Louis Vuitton was characterized by a symbiotic relationship with the LV design studio.[8][9]

Recognition

Dillane's approach to fashion and design has garnered attention from major publications and figures in the fashion industry.[10][11]

References
  1. "Behind the Scenes of Louis Vuitton's Menswear Experiment, Starring Rosalía". GQ. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  2. 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.
  3. "Super Surprise: Why Louis Vuitton Chose Kidsuper to Co-create Next Menswear Collection". Vogue. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  4. "CFDA". cfda.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  5. "How to Be KidSuper". Hypebeast. 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
  6. Takanashi, Lei. "Colm Dillane of KidSuper Talks Collaborations With Superplastic and Louis Vuitton". Complex. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  7. 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.
  8. "Super Surprise: Why Louis Vuitton Chose Kidsuper to Co-create Next Menswear Collection". Vogue. 2023-01-10. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  9. Ahmed, Osman. "Louis Vuitton's colourful ode to the imaginary was soundtracked by Rosalía". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  10. ""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.
  11. "CFDA". cfda.com. Retrieved 2023-09-19.


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