On
a smoke filled stage, Damir Doma’s intergalactic vision became clear. Or was it
inspired by martial arts? Or maybe a show of quasi-religious
outfits? Probably a combination of them all. What is clear, though, is that the menswear
schedule in Paris has got itself a hot new name. A
massive mob outside the show pushed and shouted
to get in, but nothing worked…
But
that can’t be
said of Doma’s
aesthetic vision. Grey and powerful, over sized and often bloc patterned, Damir
Doma created a breathtaking show at the Garage on Rue
de Turenne. Many models were hooded or wore turban-esque hats and
both continued the feeling of having joined a secretive following. A few
Feodora hats even had an Amish touch to them.
There is, of course, nothing secretive about Damir
Doma, and neither is his clothes, for
that matter, secretive. On the contrary, it was clear to many people leaving
his show on Saturday evening that Doma will soon be a household name in fashion.
Dazed
Digital: What inspired the collection?
Damir
Doma: There was an poetic feeling to the collection, and about people coming
from somewhere else, from another planet.
DD:
Yes, it was almost a bit religious
Damir
Doma: I agree, it is very monastic!
DD:
Are you happy with the result?
Damir
Doma: Yes. The collection is called 'Arrival', because it’s really the first time
I feel settled, this is really me, and what I like. I have arrived to where I want to be!
DD:
There were many loose silhouettes with lots of volume.
Damir
Doma: Yeah, I have done that for a while now and I really enjoy it. It’s
effortless and easy to wear.
DD:
You showed a few female models at the end – are you working on a womenswear line?
Damir
Doma: That was a teaser for the launch of my womenswear collection, which I
will show in March during the prêt-a-porter in Paris! I just wanted to prepare
people!
DD:
Any favourite pieces from the collection?
Damir
Doma: I liked the first outfit, two layered coats
with different textures.
