Colm Dillane

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]

Colm Dillane
Born	New York City
Education	New York University (BS) [citation needed]
Occupations	Designer Entrepreneur
Years active	2010–Present
Website	https://kidsuper.com

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 has worked with various artists, both as a producer and sometimes as a performer, and with brands, musicians, athletes, and other public figures.^[7]

In January 2023, Dillane organized a menswear fashion and comedy show at the Casino de Paris.^[8] The show featured comedians such as Jeff Ross, Yvonne Orji, and Stavros Halkias, and was hosted by Tyra Banks.^[9]

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.^[2]

Dillane's stint with Louis Vuitton was characterized by a symbiotic relationship with the LV design studio.^[10][11]

Recognition

Dillane's approach to fashion and design has garnered attention from major publications and figures in the fashion industry^{[clarification needed]}.^[12][13]