THE FASHION OF COLM DILLANE, AKA KIDSUPER

Turning street style into haute couture, Colm Dillane, owner and founder of KidSuper Studios, combines print, collage and plenty of color into every design. The aesthetic feels like watching a fast-paced pickup game of basketball on a hot Brooklyn court or playing tag inside a Basquiat painting — totally intense, playful and boundlessly creative.

The rebellious and rulebreaking nature of KidSuper has attracted the attention of some of the biggest global brands in the world including Louis Vuitton, UGG, Suicoke, the NBA, Tommy Hilfiger and Meta.

According to Esquire Magazine, Dillane was highly influenced by his cross-cultural upbringing. His mother was a Spanish artist-turned-teacher and his father was an Irish fisherman.

A Third Culture Kid (TCK) born in New York, Dillane’s family moved to Mexico, Chicago, Ill. and Beloit, Wis., U.S.A. before returning to New York when he was 13.

As an adult, Dillane’s passion for soccer took him to Brazil and later back to Brooklyn where he opened a 10,000-square-foot creative factory that includes retail space, a cafe, a gallery, a performance space and even a soccer pitch.

“Live. Life. Super” is Dilane’s motto. Forget conventions and bring back the kid inside that just wants to break all the rules and play!

Making A Statement Through Fashion

Fashion has always been used to make a statement without saying a word. In today’s social media landscape, it’s never been easier to wear your heart on your sleeve and make a bold statement that reaches the masses.

What kind of creative statement will you make today?

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