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Blumarine Hires David Koma as Creative Director

The Central Saint Martins-trained designer, known for his eponymous womenswear label, succeeds Walter Chiapponi, who stepped down after one season.
Koma will become the brand's third creative director in two years
Koma will become the brand's third creative director in two years. (Frederic Aranda )

London-based designer David Koma, whose namesake brand has been a mainstay of London Fashion Week since 2009, has been tapped as creative director of Italian designer brand Blumarine.

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