When Norma Kamali studied fashion illustration in the 1960s, she never expected to become a designer. So when a job as an airline clerk came along, she was glad to accept it—along with the perk of dirt-cheap flights from New York to London. On those weekend trips abroad, she discovered fashion that was exuberant and eye-catching, so she started loading her s ... Show More
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Creativity, Integrity, Satisfaction: The Definition of Success with Iconic Fashion Designer Norma Kamali
It’s hard to imagine Norma Kamali as anything other that the iconic, successful designer she has built herself to be over the last 50+ years. Her avant garde designs have graced the likes of Farrah Fawcett and Whitney Houston, and decades of creative looks have earned her a CFDA ... Show More
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Norma Kamali is Invincible, part 2
Today we continue our conversation by one of our favorite designers, Norma Kamali, who has been a defining force in American fashion for more than five decades.
RECOMMENDED READING:
Kamali, Norma. I Am Invincible. New York: Abrams, 2021.
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