KidSuper is a platform for Colm’s abounding creativity, and its success has made the artist and designer an unexpected reference in American fashion. Dillane firmly believes that enthusiasm is contagious, and that whatever you do, giving it the utmost enthusiasm will capture people’s heart. “When you are little, you believe you can do anything and that everything is possible – you’re young and you’re free. KidSuper lives by that philosophy.”
Colm Dillane/KidSuper won the 2021 special Karl Lagerfeld Prize at the prestigious LVMH Prize and the 2022 CDFA /Vogue Fashion Fund, was nominated for the 2022 CFDA American Emerging Designer of the Year Award, then the following year nominated for the 2023 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award. He was invited to guest design the Louis Vuitton Homme Fall/Winter 2023 Collection and entered the BoF500 list in 2023.
Colm Dillane, the maverick designer behind KidSuper, has never been one to color within the lines. For his KidSuper Fall/Winter 2025 Collection, he took his boundless creativity to new heights by partnering with renowned artist Daniel Wurtzel. Together, they unveiled From a Place I Have Never Been, a transcendent fusion of fashion and performance art, staged at the iconic Halle Charlie Parker in La Villette.
Known for his kinetic sculptures that bring air to life, Wurtzel’s ethereal artistry perfectly complements Dillane’s daring, kaleidoscopic vision. Together, the duo has created an immersive spectacle that blurs the boundaries between fashion, performance, and art. “Fashion and art are about creating worlds where people can dream,” Dillane said, adding that risk-taking has always been central to his creative ethos.
Dillane’s KidSuper has always been more than a clothing brand; it’s a living, breathing experiment in storytelling. For From a Place I Have Never Been, Dillane explores the thrill and vulnerability of stepping into the unknown. Inspired by his own fearless pursuit of uncharted territories, the collection delves into themes of discovery, risk, and transformation. “I like walking into the unknown—going to places I have never been, trying things I have never done, and fearlessly jumping into the unknown. The outcome is always uncertain—sometimes extraordinary, sometimes a lesson—but it’s always inspiring.” Dillane shared
“The best art doesn’t happen in isolation,” Dillane shared. “It’s born from a collective effort—a dialogue between different talents and perspectives.” This philosophy permeated the show, from the multi-disciplinary collaborations to the intricately crafted collection itself.
The collection remains quintessentially KidSuper, brimming with eclectic prints, bold colors, and playful artistry. Yet, this season, Dillane explores more nuanced, subdued tones and textures, reflecting the show’s introspective theme of embracing uncertainty and transformation. Each piece serves as a canvas for storytelling, with Dillane’s signature hand-painted details and experimental silhouettes taking center stage.
While From a Place I Have Never Been is deeply personal, it’s also a testament to Dillane’s larger vision: pushing the boundaries of what KidSuper can be. By merging their worlds, Dillane and Wurtzel remind us that fashion is not just about clothing—it’s about creating moments that linger long after the final bow.
