Born in Croatia and raised in Germany, Damir Doma studied fashion in Munich and Berlin graduating magna cum laude for “best collection” in 2004. He then moved to Antwerp, where he was mentored under Raf Simons. In 2006, he ventured out on his own and launched his label.

One might be inclined to think that such a young designer would be destined for hardship. However, this young designer possesses all the talent, ambition, passion and vision needed to succeed. He has that brooding intensity that an artist needs to keep pressing forward. More impressive is his ability at such a young age to harness these attributes effectively. He is full of self-awareness and always in the moment, which seems to grant him the ability to stay in a perpetually serene state while looking forward. A maturity and a balance that is uniquely found in the interpretations of masculinity in his clothing.

Menswear is typically focused on structure, you seem to separate yourself from the conventional practice.
I have no interest in ‘classic’ menswear. I guess because I approximate the typical styling of men’s clothing to be like that of a suit of armour, which tries to hide something. My concept of fashion is more of a focus on what lies underneath the physical material. I believe that beauty has to find its way out from within and the clothing must be an extension of the soul. Clothes have to be soft and loose. Thus allowing your body and your soul to feel free…

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