New York designer Norma Kamali has been present on the fashion scene since the 1970s. After all, she knows the glamour and out.
She was the woman in this iconic red suit worn by Farrah Fawcett in Charlie’s Angels in 1976, and was a red carpet publisher and favorite with Christy Turlington and Carrie Otis through Alessandra Ambrosio, Rihanna, Beyonce and Kardashian/Jenner. extended family, all tagged.
Yes, there are long dresses, complete with ruffles ideal for shining, then there are top collars and sexy cutouts to show a touch of skin.
Kamali’s short numbers ramp up the flirtiness further and are in the form of bandeau dresses, easy breezy v-neck slips and semi demure sweetheart-neckline jersey dresses (with a cheeky side split of course).
And glamour not only applies to cuts, fabrics and prints are also themed, with tail sequins, velvet, muslin, faux leather and leopard prints galore.
Oh, and not the silhouette of the 70s, the essential mix of the collection and its line of vintage-inspired swimsuits that celebrates the feminine form. Expect high-waisted stockings and back-to-back tops with vichy prints and stripes that will take you straight to the beach on pin-up days and Farrah Fawcett.
Felicity Carter: What’s your first elegant memory?
Norma Kamali: my mother’s costumes, hairstyles and makeup.
FC: How, when, why did you enter the industry?
NK: No interest in Mad Men fashion, which prevailed when I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, I made a decision and ended up in London. And it was at this very moment that it struck the revolution of the sixties.
I brought clothes from London and opened a store in Manhattan, New York.
FC: How would you summarize aesthetics?
NK: Individuality and innovation of the sixties.
What’s for you
NK: Fitness and fitness are synonymous with good original appearance which is luxury.
FC: Who is your customer?
NK: Someone who has a free-spirited style.
FC: What is the first piece you designed and how was it born?
NK: shorts or shorts made of patches or velvet with embroidery or snakeskin.
FC: What has been your focus so far?
NK: Be in the company for 53 years and since 1976 the sole owner has no partners!
FC: What lately is your piece in the collection?
NK: I don’t have favorites, however, there are styles that fit the durability style designed in the 70s and are still sold as best sellers. The sleeping bag designed in the 1970s and remains as popular as ever.
FC: What recommendation would you make to start in the fashion industry?
NK: Understand people’s desires and this time and be authentic.
Buy the logo on the Norma Kamali website.
Based in London, I practice canopy in fashion, arts, culture and travel. I had the opportunity to interview a variety of actors, musicians and artists, such as
Based in London, I practice canopy in fashion, arts, culture and travel. I had the opportunity to interview a wide variety of actors, musicians and artists, as wonderful designers, from Valentino Garavani to Isabel Marant.