Most of us men have grown accustomed to the type of menswear that adheres to the confines of structure, focusing on specific colors and styles. But how many of us own a garment or attire, which tells a story that grants freedom and movement to the human soul?Croatian-born Damir Doma was raised in a family of designers, in Germany where he studied fashion and design. After graduating in 2004 with magna cum laude for the best collection, Damir ventured to Antwerp to work for Raf Simons, who inspired the young man to release his inner sensitivity of the external world around him.
Just two years later, Damir created his own label and launched his first collection at the Paris Fashion Week in 2007. His collections are unique in that they intertwine the works of renowned artists, his interpretation of the natural world, and his own personal emotions. Damir does so by artistically overlaying fabric upon fabric, which not only covers the fragility of the masculine body but also reveals what lies beneath: the unrestrained nature of the free-flowing soul.
Close your eyes and imagine the icy serenity of an arctic glacial flow or the warm fluidity of the wind-blown dunes across the Sahara. Apparently opposites in the natural world, they are both calm, unexplored, and timeless—familiar images that are actually unknown strangers to us all.
Envision the solitude of a masterpiece silhouette affixed to a wall of cracked stucco in an aging gallery with a delicately flowing white cloth draped over it.Dive into Damir’s world of art, nature, and emotions and explore your sensitivity to the world around you when you click here.
Photos s/s 2009 Collection, Copyright Damir Doma.
