For Fall–Winter 2026, David Koma approaches Blumarine through the figure of a mythological diva — a character rooted in Italy’s theatrical and operatic history. Rather than treating the diva as pure spectacle, Koma frames her through dualities of strictness and softness, ferocity and fragility. The collection becomes a space where the London-based Georgian designer’s distinct visual language converges with Italian romanticism.

From this premise, the wardrobe unfolds in operatic silhouettes that balance structure with fluidity. At its core stands Blumarine’s emblematic rose, blooming across the collection in red-and-black prints on taffeta beetle-back capes, in three-dimensional knitted strands of petals climbing sculpted cardigans, and in frayed petal ruffles tracing crinoline and tiered crepon dresses and tailored trousers.

Koma’s exploration also turns to Venice, a city synonymous with masks, spectacle and cinematic grandeur. Baroque architectural references emerge in rose-shaped metal-and-enamel cameo buttons that frame the ruffs and cuffs of a black bonded crêpe cady mini-skirt suit. The same buttons embellish white and black scuba mini-skirt suits paired with boned jackets that echo the silhouette of commedia dell’arte’s Harlequin — a character long associated with Venetian Carnival — and are finished with hand-embroidered macramé collars and cuffs.

Elsewhere, the collection fuses baroque ornamentation with the metallic hardware characteristic of Koma’s design language. Cameo buttons expand into latticed metal cages worn over denim trousers and harness-style tops, while also appearing in stacked gold necklaces alongside crosses and crystal-encrusted bows, as well as in chokers, rings and earrings. The result transforms the garments into soft armor with an edge, flashing silver and gold against a darkly theatrical palette of red, black and white.