Colm Dillane

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Colm Dillane
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Education[ citation needed ]
Occupations
  • Designer
  • Entrepreneur
Years active2010–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]

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Early life and education

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

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)

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

Dillane's approach to fashion and design has garnered attention from major publications and figures in the fashion industry[ clarification needed ]. [11] [12]

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