Norma Kamali has always been able to successfully straddle the line between being fashion-forward and still holding onto her brand’s signature aesthetic. For Spring 2013, she reworked some of her tried and true styles, while incorporating new and interesting materials like handmade Brazilian fishing nets which she used to create the beautiful dress that you see above. This season was all about functionality: no eye-searing shades or “who would wear that?” silhouettes. The color palette was relatively neutral with a splash of summer brights, perfect for adding her designs into your wardrobe seamlessly.
A retro-inspired jumpsuit and romper were clearly a nod to the past and Kamali played with peplum a bit on embellished blouses and a sleeveless zip-front hooded top, which was her sole foray into the sporty vibe which she is known for. More looks of yesteryear were presented including knee-length dresses fit for a stylish garden party, an 80′s style snakeskin suit which Jennifer Lopez might be able to pull off with the right accoutrements and a bit of tailoring, and a head-to-toe denim look which I would have expected to see on an Isabel Marant runway, but is still pretty cool.
My favorite pieces in the collection were the red carpet-ready dresses. From an allover dot print to a sheer white gown crafted from that aforementioned Brazilian fishing net fabric, the designs definitely made a lasting impresssion. I wonder if fans like Rihanna and Khloe Kardashian will be bold enough to try them.
What do you think?
Images: Style.com
September 14, 2012 10:34 am
love this!
September 14, 2012 10:37 am
love every. single. piece.
September 14, 2012 10:42 am
i love it all, especially the first dress.the model is really working those outfits .
September 14, 2012 11:05 am
This collection is lovely, the 1st dress & the hoodie are 2 of my favs. I will be watching this designer since she’s pretty new 2 me.
September 14, 2012 11:08 am
breathe of fresh air :)
September 14, 2012 11:17 am
Love the first and last lace dresses and the dress with the black and white dots, Fab!
September 14, 2012 11:18 am
Romantic and refreshing!
September 14, 2012 11:27 am
love it!
September 14, 2012 11:33 am
I enjoyed her work.
September 14, 2012 11:37 am
I love this entire collection! The first dress is so beautiful!
September 14, 2012 11:59 am
beautiful and feminine i love it!
September 14, 2012 12:24 pm
The 1st dress is gorgeous
September 14, 2012 12:38 pm
BEAUTIFULLY BREATHTAKING! SEXY YET CLASSY!
September 14, 2012 1:01 pm
Love this collection I would wear some of this stuff from here if I could
September 14, 2012 1:06 pm
Stunning is very much an understatement. LOVE!
September 15, 2012 7:53 am
Ms. Kamali has always been an innovator. Thank you for featuring her.
September 17, 2012 11:49 am
LOVELY!
September 18, 2012 1:04 pm
I need that yellow jumpsuit in my life.
September 19, 2012 10:51 am
I am dying for those clear shoes, does she make them? If not, do you know who does?!?