Norma Kamali’s business is running like a well-oiled machine, but the designer has decided she doesn’t want to coast into the future. Rather, to shake things up a bit, she approached her pre-fall offerings from a new angle. It’s just the look,” she said in a walkthrough. “What I like most is that it’s completely disconnected from last season. ‘Disconnect’ may sound negative, but I think people will look at this collection and say, ‘Oh, this is I would be happy if people thought, “This is something I’ve never seen before, and I want to try it.” However, not all elements of the lineup were “random.” Kamali actively engages with customers. They wanted a remake of the vintage lace jumpsuit worn by Sabrina Carpenter, and she went along with it.
The unifying element is a strong, simple palette of red, white, and black with touches of metallics. Other themes include bias plaid and red rose prints. Kamari has you covered for most things, whether you’re planning a pool party or a city hall wedding (there are plenty of options). Peter Pan collars, jumpsuits with sheer striped tops and patch pockets, and mitred checks recall 1940s American fashion and some of its utilitarian elements. But like others in the industry, Kamali is also interested in the glamorous. To match, the models wore cartoon red wigs inspired by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell, enlivening the lookbook.
