Norma Kamali Inc. | 18,950 followers on LinkedIn. The NORMA KAMALI brand has a 58 year history in the fashion industry and is known as iconic for its innovative + authentic designs by Norma Kamali: her Sleeping Bag Coat (first made from her actual sleeping bag in 1973), sweats as ready to wear (grey sweats for women as casual fashion and sportswear in 1980, the precursor to casual Friday), multipurpose wardrobes (styles that can be worn numerous ways, are easy care, and are great for travel), innovative swimwear that influenced many swim lines globally, a patent on high heeled sneakers in 1983, scents for healing, olive oil for health and wellness, and her handbook for women titled "I AM INVINCIBLE." Norma Kamali has been the owner of her brand since 1967, even before women were given the right to have a bank account in 1974. As an entrepreneur, fashion designer, business owner, and an advocate for women, fitness, health, and beauty, Norma believes her purpose is to dedicate her work to women by helping them reach their potential.