Norma Kamali is an American fashion designer and icon whose career has continued to rise for over five decades. This native New Yorker and FIT graduate took the world by storm with the invention of her iconic sleeping bag coat in 1970, an item that continues to be one of the designer’s signature staples until this very day. She was one of the first major designers to launch an online store in the 90s and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA. Much like her designs, Norma is both classic and timeless. Now in her 70s, Norma continues to uphold her dedication to empowering women. This year, Norma released a new book, I am Invincible, a blueprint on how to age with power detailing her personal mantras, life advice, recipes, healthy living tips, and more. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim chats with Kamali about her illustrious career in the fashion industry, the secret to aging well, and the importance of sleep and body movement.
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Show Notes:
Follow Norma Kamali on Instagram @normakamali
Shop Norma Kamali at normakamali.com
Buy Norma’s book I Am Invincible: https://www.amazon.com/Norma-Kamali-I-Am-Invincible-ebook/dp/B084SY46DB
Check out the “Sleeping Bag Coat”: https://normakamali.com/collections/sleeping-bag-coat
Learn more about the history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STQjemRl5Y4
And this pretty cool Flash Mob in NYC for the 10th anniversary in the 80s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2s9HgCwRW4
Check out Norma’s acceptance speech for the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RUPR8rziC0
Town & Country Article: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/beauty-products/a35525066/norma-kamali-memoir/
Huffington Post coverage of Norma Kamali’s Wellness Cafe: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/norma-kamali-3d-shopping_n_1009091
