4.07.2009

parachute

As an artist, you know you've "made it" when you exhibit at the Met...the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. The iconic Norma Kamali achieved this honor very early on in her amazing career by having her signature parachute designs chosen for display and their permanent collection. It's easy to see why. Years later, this timeless design is still inspiring.



all images Copyright 2009 NormaKamaliCollection.com
"THIS COLLECTION WAS DESIGNED IN THE 70'S MADE FROM REAL PARACHUTES. THE STYLES RANGE FROM JUMPSUITS, PANTS JACKETS SWIMSUITS SACK BAGS, SKIRTS. TIMELESS STYLES UNIQUE DESIGN ALL CONTRIBUTE TO THE FACT THAT THIS CATEGORY IS STILL PART OF THE NORMA KAMALI COLLECTION. NEW STYLES ARE ADDED EACH SEASON, CAMOUFLAGE PRINT , AND THE COLORS AVAILABLE IN THE NYLON PARACHUTES ARE WHITE FOR LANDING IN SNOW, BEIGE FOR LANDING IN THE DESERT , DARK GREEN FOR THE JUNGLE, AND BRIGHT ORANGE FOR SOS HELP!.
THE FABRIC IS RIP STOP NYLON AND THE CORDS ARE USED TO ADJUST LENGTH IN THE PARACHUTE STYLES."

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