Colm Dillane
Don’t Walk, 2026
NEW YORK, 10 AUGUST 2026, Phillips is pleased to announce its latest Dropshop release: an exclusive collaboration with Kid Super Studios, the multidisciplinary creative universe founded by artist and designer Colm Dillane. Launching on 11 August, the Drop features an edition of 50 Kid Super Studio Cases, each containing a unique original artwork by Dillane, alongside seven new paintings inspired by New York City. Available exclusively through Dropshop, the release offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire original works that reflect Dillane’s distinctive approach to storytelling, art, and design. The collaboration was introduced to Phillips by curator and creative advisor Ché Morales, who helped originate and develop the project with Kid Super Studios and Dropshop.
At the center of the Drop is the Kid Super Studio Case, a contemporary reimagining of the classic travel trunk. Priced at $1,500, each leather trunk features an original artwork by Dillane across its exterior and is finished with a custom metal plaque denoting its edition number. Inside every Studio Case is a different original drawing on paper by Dillane, making each of the 50 editions a one-of-a-kind collectible.
The Drop also includes seven new paintings by Dillane, available for purchase through Dropshop with prices ranging from $8,750 to $32,000. The new works showcase the artist's distinctive visual language, combining layered narratives, recurring characters, and moments drawn from everyday life. Rich in detail and observation, the paintings demonstrate the imaginative approach that has made Dillane and Kid Super Studios a singular presence across contemporary culture. Complementing the Drop, Phillips will present an exhibition at its Park Avenue galleries from 12-30 August, which will feature all seven paintings, the Kid Super Studio Case, and an archival runway look that highlights the breadth of Kid Super Studios’ creative practice.
Chris Miele, Phillips' Head of E-Commerce, said, "Few artists working today navigate between art, fashion, and design as organically as Colm Dillane. His work is shaped by the energy of New York and a way of seeing that turns everyday encounters into something unexpected and memorable. That perspective is present throughout this Drop, from the paintings inspired by the city to the Studio Cases, each of which contains an original drawing. We're excited to collaborate with Kid Super Studios on a project that feels deeply connected to contemporary culture while remaining personal, playful, and distinctly New York."
Colm Dillane said, “New York is loud and chaotic, but it's also full of possibility. I think that's how I create too. That's what I try to capture in my work. That feeling that you never know what's around the next corner. You can meet someone, have an idea, or walk into a room that changes everything.
I think everyone in New York is chasing something. We don't always know where it's going, but we all believe something good can happen. That's a pretty amazing way to live.”
Known for transforming personal narratives and observations into vibrant visual worlds, Dillane approaches the Studio Cases and paintings as extensions of the same creative language. While the trunks function as collectible design objects, the inclusion of original drawings transforms each case into a unique artwork, creating an experience that bridges utility, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.
ABOUT KIDSUPER STUDIOS
Kid Super was created by Colm Dillane.
Though best known for his offbeat, emotionally charged clothing, Dillane uses Kid Super as an umbrella for everything he creates: paintings, music, films, performances, and whatever else feels honest in the moment. It’s less a brand than a living, breathing studio space in Brooklyn where experimentation is the only constant.
Dillane’s approach is joyfully chaotic, deeply personal, and rooted in the belief that creativity should never be siloed. At Kid Super, fashion coexists with comedy shows, theater plays, music videos, soccer games, and gallery installations. It’s all part of the same conversation; one driven by curiosity, friendship, and an unshakeable sense of possibility.
“When you are little, you believe you can do anything and that everything is possible - you’re young and you’re free” Dillane says. That sense of wide-eyed enthusiasm, the kind usually reserved for kids with big dreams and no backup plan, remains the heart of the project. The name itself nods to that: a reminder that when you're young, the world still feels limitless. Kid Super tries to hold onto that feeling.
Since launching, Dillane has emerged as one of fashion’s more surprising figures: a multidisciplinary artist whose DIY ethos has landed him accolades from institutions that don’t typically embrace rule-breakers. He won the 2021 Karl Lagerfeld Prize at the LVMH Awards and the 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and earned back-to-back CFDA nominations in 2022 and 2023. That same year, he was tapped to guest design the Louis Vuitton Homme Fall/Winter 2023 collection; making him the first and only outsider to take on the role since Virgil Abloh’s passing. Today, Dillane sits on the BoF500 list and serves as Brooklyn’s official Arts Ambassador, but what matters the most has not changed: it is the work, and the joy of making it.
ABOUT DROPSHOP
Dropshop curated by Phillips, offers exclusive Drops by creators, for collectors. Dropshop’s limited-edition releases of primary market art and objects are exclusive to the company's digital platform and conceived in partnership with the artists, collaborators, and brands shaping contemporary culture. Items are available through a timed “buy now” e- commerce model at www.phillips.com/dropshop. By redefining the dynamics of the traditional art market framework, Dropshop's goal is to connect artists, galleries, curators, institutions, and non-profit organizations with a global collecting community. Further, creators will receive a resale royalty commission for any work purchased from Dropshop that is subsequently re-offered at Phillips, an industry first. ABOUT PHILLIPS Phillips: where the world’s curious and bold connect with the art, design, and luxury that inspires them. As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in the areas of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, along with items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services and advice on all aspects of collecting, including private sales and assistance with appraisals, valuations, and financial planning. Visit phillips.com for further information. PRESS CONTACTS: NEW YORK, Jaime Israni, Head of PR and Corporate Communications, Americas jisrani@phillips.com LONDON, Katie Carder, Head of Press and Corporate Communications, Europe kcarder@phillips.com Anna Passmore, Senior Press Officer apassmore@phillips.com HONG KONG, Ingrid Hsu, Head of PR and Corporate Communications, Asia ingridhsu@phillips.com PHILLIPS NEW YORK, 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 PHILLIPS LONDON, 30 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6EX PHILLIPS HONG KONG, G/F, WKCDA Tower, West Kowloon Cultural District, No. 8 Austin Road, West Kowloon As Phillips marks its 230th anniversary in 2026, the house celebrates more than two centuries at the forefront of the global market for Modern & Contemporary Art, Design, and Luxury. Founded in 1796 by the charismatic auctioneer Harry Phillips, the company has, since its earliest days, offered a distinct and forward-looking approach to sales and collecting. Over the centuries, Phillips has delivered record-breaking results and landmark offerings, while also pioneering new modes of collecting via the likes of Dropshop. Through its partnership with Bacs & Russo, Phillips continues to lead the industry in watches, setting new benchmarks for excellence, innovation, and connoisseurship. Today, Phillips remains true to the entrepreneurial spirit of its founder while redefining the role of a 21st century auction house.
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