Romain Kremer
Romain Kremer | |
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| Born | April 1, 1982 Villefranche de Rouergue, Aveyron, France |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Romain Kremer (born 1 April 1982 in Villefranche de Rouergue, Aveyron, France) is a renowned French fashion creator. After completing his studies at the Duperré School of Decorative Arts in Paris in 2002, he began his career in 2003 with companies including Christian Dior Monsieur.
Awards and honors
In 2005, Kremer received the Special Creativity Award at the 20th edition of the Hyères International Fashion & Photography Festival.
Fondation Cartier
In 2005, Kremer took on the role of choreographer and director for an installation-performance featured during the Nomadic Nights event at the Fondation Cartier.
en:trance
The following year, in 2006, he collaborated with choreographer Christian Rizzo on en:trance, a multidisciplinary project encompassing workshops, lectures, and exhibitions. This initiative was conducted in partnership with institutions such as the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Ecole nationale supérieure de création industrielle, the National Center for Visual Arts (Centre national des arts plastiques: CNAP), and the Centre National de la Danse.
Studio Harcourt
In 2010, Paris-based photography studio Studio Harcourt captured images from Kremer's collection archives. This collaboration resulted in the "Retrospectrum" exhibition, which premiered in Paris on 27 June 2010 before touring key fashion capitals across Europe. The photographs were subsequently included in "L'Art du portrait selon Studio Harcourt : Secrets et techniques," published by Studio Harcourt in December of the same year.
Romain Kremer brand
Following his recognition at Hyères with the Special Creativity Award in 2005, Kremer launched his own menswear label under his name. The spring/summer 2009 lineup notably showcased male models wearing sheer pink gowns extending to the floor, blending traditional masculinity with avant-garde elements. His presentations often embraced futuristic and dystopian themes set to hard techno music. The New York Times acknowledged Kremer for delivering unique fashion experiences, while GQ magazine likened his Space Age-inspired menswear to that of Pierre Cardin. Kremer concluded this personal brand venture in 2010 when he joined Thierry Mugler.
Tenure at Mugler
Following Rosemary Rodriguez’s departure as artistic director at Thierry Mugler, a leadership team was established comprising Romain Kremer as head of menswear design, Sébastien Peigné overseeing womenswear, and Nicola Formichetti serving as creative director.
Between 2011 and 2013, Kremer led men’s ready-to-wear collections alongside Formichetti, unveiling their inaugural joint collection titled "Anatomy of change" in January 2011. The fall/winter 2013-2014 menswear line marked a transition from sharp, linear tailoring to bold, rounded modern silhouettes—a move praised by the New York Times. Their collaboration concluded in April 2013.
Camper
The Spanish footwear brand Camper is recognized for engaging prominent designers through its Together initiative. In 2009, Camper teamed up with Romain Kremer to launch their first collection presented in Paris for fall/winter 2010–2011. This partnership extended through eight seasons by 2014. In June that year, Kremer was named Camper’s inaugural creative director, signaling a strategic effort to enhance design leadership within the company.
Mykita
Between 2009 and 2011, Romain Kremer partnered with the German eyewear brand Mykita, unveiling the ROMAIN design for the spring/summer 2010 collection, which drew inspiration from traditional Inuit eye protection. Their collaboration attracted global recognition in the following season when Lady Gaga showcased the YURI frame, a tribute to astronaut Yuri Gagarin. This exclusive eyewear was praised as high fashion by the Los Angeles Times. For the spring/summer 2011 lineup, they introduced the GORDON model, a lightweight design influenced by soldering goggles, notably worn by The Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.ap during Super Bowl XLV.