STYLE CATEGORIES
SLEEPING BAG COATS
THE SLEEPING BAG COAT WAS DESIGNED IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES AS THE RESULT OF A CAMPING TRIP NORMA WAS ON. HER SLEEPING BAG KEPT HER WARM AND SHE THOUGHT HOW PERFECT THIS WOULD BE FOR A COAT IN THE WINTER. SHE WENT HOME, CUT UP HER SLEEPING BAG INTO A COAT. SINCE THEN WE HAVE BEEN SELLING THIS COAT. EACH YEAR WE DO NEW COLORS AND DIFFERENT FABRICS.
FRINGE
FRINGE IS ALWAYS FUN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION- BUT IT'S ALSO GREAT WITH BOOTS AND A T-SHIRT OR SWEATER ALL YEAR ROUND.
POLY JERSEY
POWER JERSEY IS A HIGH TECH MODERN JAPANESE FABRIC KNITTED OF A VERY FINE DENIER YARN THAT CREATES A TIGHTLY KNITTED SILKY STRONG AND STEEL FABRIC. THIS IS AN EASY CARE WRINKLE FREE FABRIC. THE FABRIC WASHES AND DRIES QUICKLY ESPECIALLY WITH THE HELP OF A BLOW DRYER.
POWER JERSEY DRAPES EASILY AND THE COLORS ARE FIXED, IT NEVER FADES AND IS THE SAME SHADE FROM SEASON TO SEASON.
THE STYLES IN THIS LIFESTYLE COLLECTION RANGE FROM SWIMWEAR TO EVENING GOWNS. THIS IS ANOTHER CLASSIC NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION.
PRINTED SWIM
PRINTS FOR SWIMWEAR ARE ALWAYS BEST WHEN CLASSIC AND TIMELESS. ANIMAL PRINTS AND DOTS ALWAYS WORK AS WELL AS STRIPES. IT'S ALL HOW YOU APPLY THE PRINTS AND MIXING CLASSICS ALWAYS WORKS TOO.
I LIKE TO STAY WITH NEUTRALS LIKE BLACK, WHITE AND GREY BECAUSE THEN YOU CAN ADD A COLOR AND LAYER THE STYLES TO ADD MORE PERSONALIZATION AND STYLING THAT SAYS, "THIS IS HOW I WEAR IT."
PLEASE TRY BEFORE YOU BUY AFTER YOU ARE SURE YOU PICKED THE RIGHT SIZE. COMPARE YOUR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT TO OUR CHART TO BE SURE, THEN TAKE 48 HOURS TO DECIDE.
CHIFFON
CHIFFON THAT YOU CAN WASH AND DOES NOT WRINKLE, DRAPIER THAN ANY VINTAGE CHIFFON GOWN AND SO MODERN. PRINTS ARE ALWAYS BEST WHEN CLASSIC AND TIMELESS. ANIMAL PRINTS AND STRIPES ALWAYS WORK. IT'S ALL HOW YOU APPLY THE PRINTS AND THEN MIXING WITH CLASSICS ALWAYS WORK TOO.
I LIKE TO STAY WITH NEUTRALS LIKE BLACK, WHITE AND GREY BECAUSE YOU CAN ADD A COLOR AND LAYER THE STYLES TO ADD MORE PERSONALIZATION AND STYLING THAT SAYS,"THIS IS HOW I WEAR IT." PLEASE TRY BEFORE YOU BUY AFTER YOU ARE SURE YOU PICKED THE RIGHT SIZE. COMPARE YOUR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT TO OUR CHART TO BE SURE, THEN TAKE 48 HOURS TO DECIDE.
POLY LYCRA HIGH LOW
POLY LYCRA IS AN EASY CARE JERSEY THAT IS USED IN A GOOD PART OF THE NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION. MANY OF THE STYLES ARE MULTI USE AND ARE TIMELESS IN NATURE. THEY ARE EASY CARE AND VERY MODERN.
POLY LYCRA
POLY LYCRA IS AN EASY CARE JERSEY THAT IS USED IN A GOOD PART OF THE NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION. MANY OF THE STYLES ARE MULTI USE AND ARE TIMELESS IN NATURE. THEY ARE EASY CARE AND VERY MODERN.
LACE
LACE IS ETERNALLY A CLASSIC FEMALE FABRIC. LACE WITH STRETCH GIVES YOU THE COMFORT, EASY CARE, MODERN TAKE ON LOOKS THAT ALLOW YOU TO BE AS FEMALE AS EVER IN DRESSES, GOWNS AND SWIMWEAR. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!
SWIM FOIL
I LOVE CREATING SCULPTURE WITH CUT OUT SWIMSUITS FOR THE BODY.
YOU WILL KNOW IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND IF IT IS, WEARING CUT OUTS UNDER OTHER CLOTHING AND EVEN SUITING IS GREAT FOR LAYERING NOT JUST AS A SWIMSUIT.
ALL OF THESE STYLES ARE AVAILABLE IN MATTE BLACK AS WELL.
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT, IT IS SO CONVENIENT AND YOU HAVE TIME AT HOME TO SHOW FRIENDS AND GET HONEST FEEDBACK.
MESH
MESH OVER NUDE CREATES AN ILLUSION OF MESH GATHERED OVER THE BODY. GREAT FIT AND SUPPORT. AS MY WORK EVOLVES THROUGH THE YEARS THE THREAD REMAINS THE SAME. IT IS CLEAR WHO THE DESIGNER OF THE CLOTHING IS NO MATTER WHAT THE SEASON OR THE YEAR OR THE FASHION TREND.
I FEEL STRONGLY THAT INVENTION AND DESIGN GO HAND IN HAND. DESIGN SHOULD FUNCTION AND HAVE TIMELESS APPEAL.
THAT IS REALLY THE DEFINITION OF MODERN.
WHEN SOMEONE FEELS GOOD, THEY LOOK GOOD AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES GOOD FASHION DESIGN SUCCESSFUL.
PARACHUTE
THIS COLLECTION WAS DESIGNED IN THE 70'S FROM REAL PARACHUTES. THE STYLES RANGE FROM JUMPSUITS, PANTS, JACKETS, SWIMSUITS, SACK BAGS AND SKIRTS. TIMELESS STYLES AND UNIQUE DESIGN ALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE FACT THAT THIS CATEGORY IS STILL PART OF THE NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION. NEW STYLES ARE ADDED EACH SEASON, LIKE CAMOUFLAGE PRINT , AND THE COLORS AVAILABLE IN THE NYLON PARACHUTES ARE WHITE FOR LANDING IN SNOW, BEIGE FOR LANDING IN THE DESERT , DARK GREEN FOR THE JUNGLE, AND BRIGHT ORANGE FOR "SOS HELP!"
THE FABRIC IS RIPSTOP NYLON AND THE CORDS ARE USED TO ADJUST LENGTH IN THE PARACHUTE STYLES.
STUDS
SPECIAL SILVER STUD STYLES EXCLUSIVELY FOR NORMA KAMALI: LEGGINGS, SKIRTS, SWIMSUITS.
TIMELESS STYLE IS NEVER BORING.
ACCESSORIES
AS MY WORK EVOLVES THROUGH THE YEARS THE THREAD REMAINS THE SAME. IT IS CLEAR WHO THE DESIGNER OF THE CLOTHING IS NO MATTER WHAT THE SEASON OR THE YEAR OR THE FASHION TREND.
I FEEL STRONGLY THAT INVENTION AND DESIGN GO HAND IN HAND. DESIGN SHOULD FUNCTION AND HAVE TIMELESS APPEAL. THAT IS REALLY THE DEFINITION OF MODERN.
WHEN SOMEONE FEELS GOOD, THEY LOOK GOOD AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES GOOD FASHION DESIGN SUCCESSFUL.
WELLNESS
THE CONCEPT OF THE WELLNESS COLLECTION CAME TO ME AFTER
THE SHOCK OF 9.11. COMFORT AND WELLNESS FOR THE ENTIRE
FAMILY SEEMED MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.
THE INSPIRATION – THE OLIVE TREE. I LOVE OLIVE OIL. THIS IS THE LABEL I CHOSE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE BEST OLIVE OILS IN THE WORLD. WHILE SEARCHING FOR THE BEST OLIVE OILS, THE OLIVE YOU LABEL CAME TO LIFE
OLIVE YOU IS A COLLECTION OF HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES AND GRANDMA RECIPES INSPIRED BY THE OLIVE TREE AS I VISITED THE OLIVE ORCHARDS AND SPOKE TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THIS WONDER WORLD, THE WELLNESS COLLECTION CAME TO LIFE.
BARXV IS THE ENVIRONMENT I CREATED WHERE THE WELLNESS LIFESTYLE LINE IS SAMPLED AND EXPERIENCED. I LOVE ALL OF THE PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY ARE SO WONDERFUL!
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I HAVE BEEN DESIGNING CLOTHING, I REALIZED MY ULTIMATE DREAM IS TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD. MY DREAM HAS COME TRUE WITH THIS COLLECTION OF PRODUCTS
JERSEY LIFESTYLE
POLY JERSEY IS A HIGH TECH MODERN JAPANESE FABRIC KNITTED OF A VERY FINE DENIER YARN THAT CREATES A TIGHTLY KNITTED SILKY STRONG AND STEEL FABRIC. THIS IS AN EASY CARE WRINKLE FREE FABRIC. THE FABRIC WASHES AND DRIES QUICKLY ESPECIALLY WITH THE HELP OF A BLOW DRYER.
POLY JERSEY DRAPES EASILY AND THE COLORS ARE FIXED, IT NEVER FADES AND IS THE SAME SHADE FROM SEASON TO SEASON.
THE STYLES IN THIS LIFESTYLE COLLECTION RANGE FROM SWIMWEAR TO EVENING GOWNS. THIS IS ANOTHER CLASSIC NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION.
SWIM JERSEY
POLY JERSEY IS ESPECIALLY COMPATIBLE WITH SWIMWEAR. THE POLY JERSEY SWIMWEAR COLLECTION INCLUDES DRAPED STYLES WITH SHIRRING FOR A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD LOOK AND DRAPED GODDESS LOOKS BOTH CLASSIC SWIM DESIGNS.
THE LYCRA LAYER INSIDE THE SUITS CREATES A GREAT FIT. THE RESULT IS A QUALITY TIMELESS SWIMSUIT THAT WILL LAST FOREVER.
THE COLOR FABRIC WILL NOT FADE FROM SALT WATER OR CHLORINE AND WASHES EASILY AND DRIES QUICKLY. THE CORE COLORS ARE BLACK, RED AND WHITE WITH NEW COLORS EVERY SEASON.
WHETHER IT IS RUFFLES, DRAPING OR SHIRRING THE JERSEY IS PERFECT FOR SWIMWEAR.
SWIM DOTS-STRIPES
SWIMWEAR IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF MY COMPANY.
THE INSPIRATION AND OBSESSION WITH SWIMWEAR IS SIMPLY MY LOVE FOR THE SPORT.
AS A NYC KID I WOULD CLIMB OVER THE FENCE OF THE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL IN JOHN JAY PARK SO I COULD SWIM AFTER HOURS. THAT HAPPENED UNTIL A POLICEMAN CAUGHT ME AND BROUGHT ME TO THE POLICE STATION TO HAVE MY MOTHER RETRIEVE ME AND MAKE SURE THAT THIS PRACTICE WOULD END IMMEDIATELY.
TECHNICALLY, I LEARNED A LOT FROM MY ANATOMY AND PAINTING CLASSES. THE HUMAN FORM, ITS MOVEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE BODY CAN DO ENABLES ME TO INTEGRATE THIS INFORMATION WITH DESIGN TODAY.
CATSUITS-LEGGINGS
ANOTHER CORE CATEGORY FOR NORMA KAMALI HAS ALWAYS BEEN BODY WEAR WHICH INCLUDES CAT SUITS, BODY SUITS, AND LEGGINGS. THIS GROUP IS A KEY COMPONENT TO THE ENTIRE COLLECTION.
THE $98 PROMOTIONAL STYLES
NYLON LYCRA SWIMWEAR IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF MY COMPANY. TECHNICALLY, I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT ANATOMY FROM YEARS OF ANATOMY CLASSES AND LIFE DRAWING. A SWIMSUIT IS LIKE A PIECE OF SCULPTURE; IT MUST LOOK GOOD 360 DEGREES AROUND. THE FIT FABRIC AND WORKMANSHIP OF MY SWIMWEAR ALLOWS THE WEARER COMFORT AND MANY YEARS OF USE. BE SURE YOU PICK THE RIGHT SIZE: LOOK AT YOUR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT AND COMPARE IT TO OUR CHART. THEN TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!!! IT IS THE FUN MODERN WAY TO SHOP AND ONLY PAY FOR WHAT YOU KEEP.
SWIM SOLID LYCRA
SWIMWEAR IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF MY COMPANY.
THE INSPIRATION AND OBSESSION WITH SWIMWEAR IS SIMPLY MY LOVE FOR THE SPORT.
AS A NYC KID I WOULD CLIMB OVER THE FENCE OF THE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL IN JOHN JAY PARK SO I COULD SWIM AFTER HOURS. THAT HAPPENED UNTIL A POLICEMAN CAUGHT ME AND BROUGHT ME TO THE POLICE STATION TO HAVE MY MOTHER RETRIEVE ME AND MAKE SURE THAT THIS PRACTICE WOULD END IMMEDIATELY.
TECHNICALLY, I LEARNED A LOT FROM MY ANATOMY AND PAINTING CLASSES. THE HUMAN FORM, ITS MOVEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE BODY CAN DO ENABLES ME TO INTEGRATE THIS INFORMATION WITH DESIGN TODAY.
SWIM ANIMAL PRINTS
THE SWIMWEAR IS THE BEST GROUP TO TRY AT HOME. BEFORE YOU CHOOSE SWIMSUITS, LOOK IN THE MIRROR WITHOUT ANYTHING ON AND DECIDE WHAT YOUR BEST ASSETS ARE AND THE ONES THAT YOU WANT TO MODIFY. FOR EXAMPLE, THINK ABOUT BIKINIS IF YOU HAVE A FLAT HARD MIDSECTION…AND IF THIS IS NOT THE BEST ASSET AT THIS TIME FIND ONE PIECE SWIMWEAR. CHECK THE SIZE CHART TO BE SURE YOU ARE SENT SIZES THAT TRULY YOUR FIT AND PICK 4 STYLES. FEEL FREE TO CALL A PERSONAL SHOPPER FOR SUPPORT AND SUGGESTIONS AS WELL AS STOCK UPDATES.
KAMALIKULTURE
KAMALIKULTURE is a collection of styles that are timeless and the exact opposite of what is fast fashion. Timeless style is what people with style use to create extraordinary looks that hold up to the test of time in any photo. Timeless style is also perfect for someone who doesn't want to follow trends but want a well fitting quality style, at a great price, that can be worn for as many years as it fits.
STOP OBJECTIFICATION
The one experience all women around the world share is objectification. It starts at a very early age for women, and ends the last day of our lives. We never talk about the experiences because they are humiliating and embarrassing. The consequences of these experiences are what brought me to create this campaign. The reaction to the experience does manifest itself in many ways, and almost certainly in our self-image and the insecurities we all have. As a fashion designer, since 1967, I have seen women taken under by feeling not pretty enough, thin enough, or in the right fashion. Decade after decade I wondered why we are so easily undone and I realize now that objectification is the main reason. Objectification is experienced in the workplace, and the home, and in all types of media and advertising. The most common, especially in a city like New York, is objectification on the street. There are many types of objectification, but first and foremost we need to turn objectification into empowerment. For now, lets deal with our bodies and self-image. Turn the camera around, and empower yourself by taking a photo of your favorite part of your body, and post it with your empowerment statement.
Let this be the start to STOPOBJECTIFICATION.
Norma Kamali
THE SLEEPING BAG COAT WAS DESIGNED IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES AS THE RESULT OF A CAMPING TRIP NORMA WAS ON. HER SLEEPING BAG KEPT HER WARM AND SHE THOUGHT HOW PERFECT THIS WOULD BE FOR A COAT IN THE WINTER. SHE WENT HOME, CUT UP HER SLEEPING BAG INTO A COAT. SINCE THEN WE HAVE BEEN SELLING THIS COAT. EACH YEAR WE DO NEW COLORS AND DIFFERENT FABRICS.
FRINGE
FRINGE IS ALWAYS FUN FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION- BUT IT'S ALSO GREAT WITH BOOTS AND A T-SHIRT OR SWEATER ALL YEAR ROUND.
POLY JERSEY
POWER JERSEY IS A HIGH TECH MODERN JAPANESE FABRIC KNITTED OF A VERY FINE DENIER YARN THAT CREATES A TIGHTLY KNITTED SILKY STRONG AND STEEL FABRIC. THIS IS AN EASY CARE WRINKLE FREE FABRIC. THE FABRIC WASHES AND DRIES QUICKLY ESPECIALLY WITH THE HELP OF A BLOW DRYER.
POWER JERSEY DRAPES EASILY AND THE COLORS ARE FIXED, IT NEVER FADES AND IS THE SAME SHADE FROM SEASON TO SEASON.
THE STYLES IN THIS LIFESTYLE COLLECTION RANGE FROM SWIMWEAR TO EVENING GOWNS. THIS IS ANOTHER CLASSIC NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION.
PRINTED SWIM
PRINTS FOR SWIMWEAR ARE ALWAYS BEST WHEN CLASSIC AND TIMELESS. ANIMAL PRINTS AND DOTS ALWAYS WORK AS WELL AS STRIPES. IT'S ALL HOW YOU APPLY THE PRINTS AND MIXING CLASSICS ALWAYS WORKS TOO.
I LIKE TO STAY WITH NEUTRALS LIKE BLACK, WHITE AND GREY BECAUSE THEN YOU CAN ADD A COLOR AND LAYER THE STYLES TO ADD MORE PERSONALIZATION AND STYLING THAT SAYS, "THIS IS HOW I WEAR IT."
PLEASE TRY BEFORE YOU BUY AFTER YOU ARE SURE YOU PICKED THE RIGHT SIZE. COMPARE YOUR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT TO OUR CHART TO BE SURE, THEN TAKE 48 HOURS TO DECIDE.
CHIFFON
CHIFFON THAT YOU CAN WASH AND DOES NOT WRINKLE, DRAPIER THAN ANY VINTAGE CHIFFON GOWN AND SO MODERN. PRINTS ARE ALWAYS BEST WHEN CLASSIC AND TIMELESS. ANIMAL PRINTS AND STRIPES ALWAYS WORK. IT'S ALL HOW YOU APPLY THE PRINTS AND THEN MIXING WITH CLASSICS ALWAYS WORK TOO.
I LIKE TO STAY WITH NEUTRALS LIKE BLACK, WHITE AND GREY BECAUSE YOU CAN ADD A COLOR AND LAYER THE STYLES TO ADD MORE PERSONALIZATION AND STYLING THAT SAYS,"THIS IS HOW I WEAR IT." PLEASE TRY BEFORE YOU BUY AFTER YOU ARE SURE YOU PICKED THE RIGHT SIZE. COMPARE YOUR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT TO OUR CHART TO BE SURE, THEN TAKE 48 HOURS TO DECIDE.
POLY LYCRA HIGH LOW
POLY LYCRA IS AN EASY CARE JERSEY THAT IS USED IN A GOOD PART OF THE NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION. MANY OF THE STYLES ARE MULTI USE AND ARE TIMELESS IN NATURE. THEY ARE EASY CARE AND VERY MODERN.
POLY LYCRA
POLY LYCRA IS AN EASY CARE JERSEY THAT IS USED IN A GOOD PART OF THE NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION. MANY OF THE STYLES ARE MULTI USE AND ARE TIMELESS IN NATURE. THEY ARE EASY CARE AND VERY MODERN.
LACE
LACE IS ETERNALLY A CLASSIC FEMALE FABRIC. LACE WITH STRETCH GIVES YOU THE COMFORT, EASY CARE, MODERN TAKE ON LOOKS THAT ALLOW YOU TO BE AS FEMALE AS EVER IN DRESSES, GOWNS AND SWIMWEAR. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!
SWIM FOIL
I LOVE CREATING SCULPTURE WITH CUT OUT SWIMSUITS FOR THE BODY.
YOU WILL KNOW IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU AND IF IT IS, WEARING CUT OUTS UNDER OTHER CLOTHING AND EVEN SUITING IS GREAT FOR LAYERING NOT JUST AS A SWIMSUIT.
ALL OF THESE STYLES ARE AVAILABLE IN MATTE BLACK AS WELL.
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY! PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT, IT IS SO CONVENIENT AND YOU HAVE TIME AT HOME TO SHOW FRIENDS AND GET HONEST FEEDBACK.
MESH
MESH OVER NUDE CREATES AN ILLUSION OF MESH GATHERED OVER THE BODY. GREAT FIT AND SUPPORT. AS MY WORK EVOLVES THROUGH THE YEARS THE THREAD REMAINS THE SAME. IT IS CLEAR WHO THE DESIGNER OF THE CLOTHING IS NO MATTER WHAT THE SEASON OR THE YEAR OR THE FASHION TREND.
I FEEL STRONGLY THAT INVENTION AND DESIGN GO HAND IN HAND. DESIGN SHOULD FUNCTION AND HAVE TIMELESS APPEAL.
THAT IS REALLY THE DEFINITION OF MODERN.
WHEN SOMEONE FEELS GOOD, THEY LOOK GOOD AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES GOOD FASHION DESIGN SUCCESSFUL.
PARACHUTE
THIS COLLECTION WAS DESIGNED IN THE 70'S FROM REAL PARACHUTES. THE STYLES RANGE FROM JUMPSUITS, PANTS, JACKETS, SWIMSUITS, SACK BAGS AND SKIRTS. TIMELESS STYLES AND UNIQUE DESIGN ALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE FACT THAT THIS CATEGORY IS STILL PART OF THE NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION. NEW STYLES ARE ADDED EACH SEASON, LIKE CAMOUFLAGE PRINT , AND THE COLORS AVAILABLE IN THE NYLON PARACHUTES ARE WHITE FOR LANDING IN SNOW, BEIGE FOR LANDING IN THE DESERT , DARK GREEN FOR THE JUNGLE, AND BRIGHT ORANGE FOR "SOS HELP!"
THE FABRIC IS RIPSTOP NYLON AND THE CORDS ARE USED TO ADJUST LENGTH IN THE PARACHUTE STYLES.
STUDS
SPECIAL SILVER STUD STYLES EXCLUSIVELY FOR NORMA KAMALI: LEGGINGS, SKIRTS, SWIMSUITS.
TIMELESS STYLE IS NEVER BORING.
ACCESSORIES
AS MY WORK EVOLVES THROUGH THE YEARS THE THREAD REMAINS THE SAME. IT IS CLEAR WHO THE DESIGNER OF THE CLOTHING IS NO MATTER WHAT THE SEASON OR THE YEAR OR THE FASHION TREND.
I FEEL STRONGLY THAT INVENTION AND DESIGN GO HAND IN HAND. DESIGN SHOULD FUNCTION AND HAVE TIMELESS APPEAL. THAT IS REALLY THE DEFINITION OF MODERN.
WHEN SOMEONE FEELS GOOD, THEY LOOK GOOD AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES GOOD FASHION DESIGN SUCCESSFUL.
WELLNESS
THE CONCEPT OF THE WELLNESS COLLECTION CAME TO ME AFTER
THE SHOCK OF 9.11. COMFORT AND WELLNESS FOR THE ENTIRE
FAMILY SEEMED MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.
THE INSPIRATION – THE OLIVE TREE. I LOVE OLIVE OIL. THIS IS THE LABEL I CHOSE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE BEST OLIVE OILS IN THE WORLD. WHILE SEARCHING FOR THE BEST OLIVE OILS, THE OLIVE YOU LABEL CAME TO LIFE
OLIVE YOU IS A COLLECTION OF HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES AND GRANDMA RECIPES INSPIRED BY THE OLIVE TREE AS I VISITED THE OLIVE ORCHARDS AND SPOKE TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THIS WONDER WORLD, THE WELLNESS COLLECTION CAME TO LIFE.
BARXV IS THE ENVIRONMENT I CREATED WHERE THE WELLNESS LIFESTYLE LINE IS SAMPLED AND EXPERIENCED. I LOVE ALL OF THE PRODUCTS BECAUSE THEY ARE SO WONDERFUL!
AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I HAVE BEEN DESIGNING CLOTHING, I REALIZED MY ULTIMATE DREAM IS TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD. MY DREAM HAS COME TRUE WITH THIS COLLECTION OF PRODUCTS
JERSEY LIFESTYLE
POLY JERSEY IS A HIGH TECH MODERN JAPANESE FABRIC KNITTED OF A VERY FINE DENIER YARN THAT CREATES A TIGHTLY KNITTED SILKY STRONG AND STEEL FABRIC. THIS IS AN EASY CARE WRINKLE FREE FABRIC. THE FABRIC WASHES AND DRIES QUICKLY ESPECIALLY WITH THE HELP OF A BLOW DRYER.
POLY JERSEY DRAPES EASILY AND THE COLORS ARE FIXED, IT NEVER FADES AND IS THE SAME SHADE FROM SEASON TO SEASON.
THE STYLES IN THIS LIFESTYLE COLLECTION RANGE FROM SWIMWEAR TO EVENING GOWNS. THIS IS ANOTHER CLASSIC NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION.
SWIM JERSEY
POLY JERSEY IS ESPECIALLY COMPATIBLE WITH SWIMWEAR. THE POLY JERSEY SWIMWEAR COLLECTION INCLUDES DRAPED STYLES WITH SHIRRING FOR A CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD LOOK AND DRAPED GODDESS LOOKS BOTH CLASSIC SWIM DESIGNS.
THE LYCRA LAYER INSIDE THE SUITS CREATES A GREAT FIT. THE RESULT IS A QUALITY TIMELESS SWIMSUIT THAT WILL LAST FOREVER.
THE COLOR FABRIC WILL NOT FADE FROM SALT WATER OR CHLORINE AND WASHES EASILY AND DRIES QUICKLY. THE CORE COLORS ARE BLACK, RED AND WHITE WITH NEW COLORS EVERY SEASON.
WHETHER IT IS RUFFLES, DRAPING OR SHIRRING THE JERSEY IS PERFECT FOR SWIMWEAR.
SWIM DOTS-STRIPES
SWIMWEAR IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF MY COMPANY.
THE INSPIRATION AND OBSESSION WITH SWIMWEAR IS SIMPLY MY LOVE FOR THE SPORT.
AS A NYC KID I WOULD CLIMB OVER THE FENCE OF THE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL IN JOHN JAY PARK SO I COULD SWIM AFTER HOURS. THAT HAPPENED UNTIL A POLICEMAN CAUGHT ME AND BROUGHT ME TO THE POLICE STATION TO HAVE MY MOTHER RETRIEVE ME AND MAKE SURE THAT THIS PRACTICE WOULD END IMMEDIATELY.
TECHNICALLY, I LEARNED A LOT FROM MY ANATOMY AND PAINTING CLASSES. THE HUMAN FORM, ITS MOVEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE BODY CAN DO ENABLES ME TO INTEGRATE THIS INFORMATION WITH DESIGN TODAY.
CATSUITS-LEGGINGS
ANOTHER CORE CATEGORY FOR NORMA KAMALI HAS ALWAYS BEEN BODY WEAR WHICH INCLUDES CAT SUITS, BODY SUITS, AND LEGGINGS. THIS GROUP IS A KEY COMPONENT TO THE ENTIRE COLLECTION.
THE $98 PROMOTIONAL STYLES
NYLON LYCRA SWIMWEAR IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF MY COMPANY. TECHNICALLY, I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT ANATOMY FROM YEARS OF ANATOMY CLASSES AND LIFE DRAWING. A SWIMSUIT IS LIKE A PIECE OF SCULPTURE; IT MUST LOOK GOOD 360 DEGREES AROUND. THE FIT FABRIC AND WORKMANSHIP OF MY SWIMWEAR ALLOWS THE WEARER COMFORT AND MANY YEARS OF USE. BE SURE YOU PICK THE RIGHT SIZE: LOOK AT YOUR HEIGHT AND WEIGHT AND COMPARE IT TO OUR CHART. THEN TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!!! IT IS THE FUN MODERN WAY TO SHOP AND ONLY PAY FOR WHAT YOU KEEP.
SWIM SOLID LYCRA
SWIMWEAR IS THE HEART AND SOUL OF MY COMPANY.
THE INSPIRATION AND OBSESSION WITH SWIMWEAR IS SIMPLY MY LOVE FOR THE SPORT.
AS A NYC KID I WOULD CLIMB OVER THE FENCE OF THE PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL IN JOHN JAY PARK SO I COULD SWIM AFTER HOURS. THAT HAPPENED UNTIL A POLICEMAN CAUGHT ME AND BROUGHT ME TO THE POLICE STATION TO HAVE MY MOTHER RETRIEVE ME AND MAKE SURE THAT THIS PRACTICE WOULD END IMMEDIATELY.
TECHNICALLY, I LEARNED A LOT FROM MY ANATOMY AND PAINTING CLASSES. THE HUMAN FORM, ITS MOVEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT THE BODY CAN DO ENABLES ME TO INTEGRATE THIS INFORMATION WITH DESIGN TODAY.
SWIM ANIMAL PRINTS
THE SWIMWEAR IS THE BEST GROUP TO TRY AT HOME. BEFORE YOU CHOOSE SWIMSUITS, LOOK IN THE MIRROR WITHOUT ANYTHING ON AND DECIDE WHAT YOUR BEST ASSETS ARE AND THE ONES THAT YOU WANT TO MODIFY. FOR EXAMPLE, THINK ABOUT BIKINIS IF YOU HAVE A FLAT HARD MIDSECTION…AND IF THIS IS NOT THE BEST ASSET AT THIS TIME FIND ONE PIECE SWIMWEAR. CHECK THE SIZE CHART TO BE SURE YOU ARE SENT SIZES THAT TRULY YOUR FIT AND PICK 4 STYLES. FEEL FREE TO CALL A PERSONAL SHOPPER FOR SUPPORT AND SUGGESTIONS AS WELL AS STOCK UPDATES.
KAMALIKULTURE
KAMALIKULTURE is a collection of styles that are timeless and the exact opposite of what is fast fashion. Timeless style is what people with style use to create extraordinary looks that hold up to the test of time in any photo. Timeless style is also perfect for someone who doesn't want to follow trends but want a well fitting quality style, at a great price, that can be worn for as many years as it fits.
STOP OBJECTIFICATION
The one experience all women around the world share is objectification. It starts at a very early age for women, and ends the last day of our lives. We never talk about the experiences because they are humiliating and embarrassing. The consequences of these experiences are what brought me to create this campaign. The reaction to the experience does manifest itself in many ways, and almost certainly in our self-image and the insecurities we all have. As a fashion designer, since 1967, I have seen women taken under by feeling not pretty enough, thin enough, or in the right fashion. Decade after decade I wondered why we are so easily undone and I realize now that objectification is the main reason. Objectification is experienced in the workplace, and the home, and in all types of media and advertising. The most common, especially in a city like New York, is objectification on the street. There are many types of objectification, but first and foremost we need to turn objectification into empowerment. For now, lets deal with our bodies and self-image. Turn the camera around, and empower yourself by taking a photo of your favorite part of your body, and post it with your empowerment statement.
Let this be the start to STOPOBJECTIFICATION.
Norma Kamali