Want To Know How Norma Kamali's Clothing Stands the Test of Time? || Fashion History
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Norma Kamali's clothing stands the test of time. She has never reinvented herself. She doesn't need to. Her clothes are timeless, and her ideas have always been modern. She was the first woman to do a good sweatsuit, invented the sleeping bag coat, which is simultaneously comfy and cool, cuts the best one-piece bathing suits, and does jersey dresses you can roll up, throw into a carry-on, and be the life of the party when you get there.
Bodysuit and Maxi Skirt: Norma Kamali
Boots: Peter Doe
Belt: Max Mara
Earrings and Bracelet: Herve Van Der Stratten
Ring: Vintage Amarcord
Bag: Loewe
Dear Carla you may never read this but I just want to say that I think you are fab ! I was born in 62 so fab is okay to use and also I was someone who worked in fashion and have loved like yourself playing with clothing. You know sometimes I have felt as if I have had to almost apologise for just having fun and expressing myself through what I choose to wear. It’s not that I have developed since watching your fun videos but you have just confirmed for me again that you definitely do not have to shy away from being your true self which seams crazy to have to say. My son is 26 and I share these ideals with him so you think I would have them firmly confidently imbedded with myself but life throws you curveball’s and you start to get a little lost … but thanks to you funny stylish wise lady I’m cool again😉
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Hi honey!! I appreciate the kind words ❤️ fashion has no age, thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your growth! I’m glad you are doing what you need to do to feel good..you are a beauty in your own right. Remember…we only live once, focus on the beautiful pieces and interests that lift your spirits and never apologize for being you xoxo ❤️❤️❤️
@@CarlaRockmore1
Thank you for replying ❤️🙂
That belt sets it off….it’s the one thing that made your outfit pop. Love the look from earrings to the shoes❤😊
Norma is fab, and so are you!
Thanks honey!! ❤️❤️❤️
I 💜Norma Kamali and still have her pieces from the 1980s. Simply innovative classics👏🏾!!!
Couldn’t agree more 😍 you must share your fabulous pieces!! xoxo
I wish you could send photos of the clothes. Boy did me and mom love N.K.
Thanks for the education, Carla! Hi from Alberta.
Thanks for watching honey xoxo
She was my favorite designer in the 80s.
Agreed! Norma Kamala is great. I think it was the jumpsuits for me.
They are too good 😍
Holy moly. I forgot the jumpsuits until I read your comment. Thanks for helping me remember.
I kept my navy jumpsuit with the big, squarish shoulder pads. I wore it for years with a teensy, shiny, brown belt & teeny silver buckle. I think it looked utterly FAB running around NYC! Great memories. She was an innovator. Love her ideas.
Carla you look fabulous in that outfit. I loved Norma Kamali clothes. Big shoulder pads were all the rage
My fav Carla videos are the history lessons from her closet.
🥰 I wore a uniform at an all girls school all week back in the day. I was forever borrowing Norma Kamali, (as well as many other’s) pieces from my mothers’s closet on weekends!! ❤
Norma Kamali is fabulous. ❤💯
Agreed 😍
How beautiful! And that belt...I love it! ❤
I’m obsessed! Thanks for watching love xoxo
Woah woah let’s address that wrist/bracelet/clutch thing at the end. So unique!
Loewe Sparkle Bracelet Pouch Shoulder Bag
Loewe 🥰
So wonderful to see you & learn about another fashion *Iconess,* (I’m making this a word; inspired by you)! Gorgeous outfit, as always❣️
Love that ring looks like delicious piece of chocolate 😂 you can make anything look good Carla ❤
It’s a delicious piece of jewelry 😍 thanks honey! xoxo
The first designer piece I ever bought for myself was a Norma Kamali bathing suit when I was 16!
I think it was back in the 80's that I saw Norma Kamali on a talk show, I want to say it was David Letterman but I really cant remember is it was Letterman or Carson. Anyway I was already fascinated with her at that time so I was excited to see her and she was asked if she had really helped her dachshund mate with a female dog (remember her little dog) she laughed and said yes she helped him by getting a book for him top stand on because he was too short LOL! I thought she was adorable and I have never forgotten that story! I still love her!
What is that golden arm bag? I need to know, please! 😻
Loewe!! I’m obsessed 😍
@@CarlaRockmore1 Thank you!
Yaaaaasssss Carla❤
It is important I think to feel comfortable in our clothes and Norma Kamali as that "genius demon" ! it is more than clothes but a spiritual relationship between you and what/how you are wearing and making something out of it. Thank you for being you and helping us feel the same, be blessed 😇🙏.
Love that ❤️🙌🏼
that top and skirt combo is so fantastic , love the outfit carla these colours look amazing on you, could you maybe do a video about styling clothes that are bright colours? thanks :) 😊❤
Love this idea!! Will add to my list ❤️❤️❤️
She also did the Ethel Mertz dress in sweatshirt fabric. I had the black Ethel. In the eighties. I don’t know what I did with it but it was spectacular. I believe she dated Ian Schrager - co owner of Studio 54 who now owns the Gramercy in NYC. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Norma Kamali had a way of creating very contemporary silhouettes that were at once crazy figure flattering, modern and simple, organic. I owned so many of her things in the 80’s!!!
Me, too.
Right?!?! Such a great designer 😍
Splendid looks, I needed that sleeping bag coat last month in Ohio, it was freezing!
Definitely would keep you warm!! ❤️
@@CarlaRockmore1 For sure!
Go to Norma ‘s website. The sleeping bag coats are on sale!
@@patriciamoore1377 Ooh, thanks!
You are spectacular too. Much thanks dearest Carla.
What a great entertainment. ❤😊🌟✨🔝😻💖♥️🫶
Best wishes to you Dave 👋🌹💝😘
Thank you for the discover and sharing your knowledge of fashion...and of course you're gorgeous in it 👍😘😉
Nice❤ love the style !
You look stunning momma! ❤
Love her jumpsuits.❤
Same!!
Saved all my spare pennies for the RaRa skirt in grey sweatshirt material ! HUGE success 🥰
I'm fairly new to wearing Norma Kamali designs but remember Jeanne Beker highlighting her on Fashion Television in the early 00's. It took me almost 18 years to buy my first dress and now I have 4 pieces by the brand.
Omg I need to see your fabulous collection 😍!!
You’re a designer’s dream 🤎💛
❤❤❤Love you!
Thanks for watching honey! 🥰
@@CarlaRockmore1 😁❤️always!
Used to visit her shop up in the 50's when I worked in Manhattan-- NKamali on one street and MBlahnik a few steps over... it was a Gurls Paradise❤
Love the outfit🤎
All of those stores close together would get me in trouble 😅❤️
Carla, may I _please_ beg of you?? Design a line of _those_ belts, the ones that you're wearing in this video? You can design them in your own colours & textures for us to purchase? Maybe the largest part could have a quilted texture to it OR a textured stripe punched into the leather? (there are tools that can achieve this look permanently. I'm sure you know this already but, I'm just excited! Sorry.) Ooooh, could you do something like a dark burnt umber, indigo blue, khaki tan &/or a charcoal... perhaps? Maybe, for the coming fall winter season 2024 or 2025?🤞🍀 OMG where _does_ the time go?
Love you woman, keep on stylin' 💕💕
Thanks for the all the inspo honey!! Will keep this in mind when designing 😍💋 xoxo
@@CarlaRockmore1 Thank you, that's all I ask. 🤞🍀
I was sitting here trying to think of a material that the belt could be made of that would hold its structure, but be comfortable enough to sit down in (love the look of the belt, but can't imagine driving an hour to work wearing it, for example!) Something quilted might just work!
@@pjp9383 I was thinking something more long term... like having it _forever._ So, a nice soft leather with a stabilizing inner core of cork, perhaps? It would look amazing & continue to be an amazing piece for the rest of one's life. Heck, pass it onto a younger family member when the time comes!
Personally, I detest no, I _loathe_ pleather, vegan leather, fake leather or whatEVER one wishes to call it. It is thee worst! Well the modern day stuff is. pre90's is still around butm, it is nowhere near the same product that it once was. Today's crap _literally_ falls apart in under 5 yrs. Cause, THAT is what it was _designed_ to do purposefully peel, crumbles & fall to pieces right in your hands so that you _must_ purchase more! Replace the old with brand new that might not exist. You see they think we NEED to continue filling up our landfills with even _more_ crappy fast fashion consumer trash. 😣 Sorry for the rant. I promise I'm all finished now.
In my older age I've truly come to understand that we should always _try_ to pick quality items over the quantity that we have. I _try_ my very best to avoid overly trendy fashion & aim for my classic styles with pops of cheap trendy items. Or I'll make my own trendy pieces from old unused clothing that I have. Doing things this way really is _so_ much better. Not only for the pocketbook but, the landfills & the environment too... and storage I can't stress the storage issues I use to have! 😂😂
One more thing. If you ever feel inspired I’d love to see more of your jewelry collection. It’s fascinating. I love hearing you talk like the artist and designer you are. Your history with a piece. The designer history or era. So cool.
Will add to my video ideas list! 🥰 xoxo
Are you enjoy watching your videos It gives me ideas that I can use an implement in my own travels of fashion. Are you still like to see you do a plus size and your shirts? Your classic white shirt and navy blue shirt and 1 next 2 weeks and 3XI think if we would do wonderful.
The belt is a no
So funny how people's tastes differ ... for me, the belt is what makes the outfit pop!