Norma Kamali
| Norma Kamali | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 27, 1945 New York City, United States |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Website | NormaKamali |
Norma Kamali (born June 27, 1945 in New York City) is an American fashion designer based in New York City of Lebanese and Basque Spanish descent. She is best known for the "sleeping bag" coat, garments made from silk parachutes, and versatile multi-use pieces.
Kamali attended the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Kamali designed the red one-piece bathing suit worn by Farrah Fawcett in the iconic 1976 poster. The suit was donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2011. She is also credited with popularizing the shoulder pad in womenswear in the 1980s. Her work is included in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Kamali was the first designer to create an online store on eBay. In addition to designing clothing, she has also produced a fitness, health and beauty line. In 2008, Kamali produced a collection for Walmart.
Kamali received an honorary doctorate from her alma mater, Fashion Institute of Technology, in 2010. Kamali has received Coty awards, CFDA awards, and a plaque on the Fashion Walk of Fame. She received the CFDA Board of Directors Special Tribute Award in 2005.
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