For the tourist season, Norma Kamali approached her collections with a smart, value-based and easy-to-match spirit.
“Fall was a little more refined and quiet, but after fall, people might even want animal print,” she said of the collection that showcased a wide range of holiday and take-out wardrobes for her broad demographic. global environment. customers.
There were new 3D digitally printed cheetah and snakeskin motifs (animal print is certainly making a strong comeback this season) that were styled on almost every type of silhouette, from party-ready puffed shoulders to catsuits, tailoring and a solid variety of dresses. The same goes for velvet, gold sequins and signature head-to-toe Christmas looks with silver studs.
“These are sold in Saudi Arabia; They sell in Dubai. They sell everywhere and have never stopped selling,” she said of the studded decorations, which extended from ready-to-wear to a new offering of fantastic string bikinis and embellished leotards from Marissa.
Almost all of the looks were paired with catsuits, built-in jumpsuits, gloves or belts: ideas the designer has been working on over the past few seasons, as seen under ruffled, power mesh mermaid dresses and skirts, or even a version of it in mono. Short double-breasted vegan patent leather trench coat. The option to style with or without sheer or solid bases responded directly to her clients' desired modesty levels as well as destiny-driven needs, and the bodysuits doubled as swimsuits.
“We have all the components, it's multi-purpose but really useful,” he said. Plus, those tight, sheer special occasion dresses were designed with easy-to-cut hems and will come with instructions for customers on how to change and experience their dress in a new way.
“If I'm going to design, it has to be priced right and you have to be able to cut it, wash it and do everything you can so you can really have fun,” he said.
