{"id":15435,"date":"2025-07-04T22:13:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T22:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/07\/04\/norma-kamali-on-her-first-and-last-job-in-fashion\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T22:13:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T22:13:18","slug":"norma-kamali-on-her-first-and-last-job-in-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/2025\/07\/04\/norma-kamali-on-her-first-and-last-job-in-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Norma Kamali on her first and last job in fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to a New World<\/h2>\n<p>There was a girl in the airline who said: &quot;If you go to London, you can spend the night in a pension in the Sloane Street for 6 US dollars.&quot; This piece of advice led to an unforgettable experience. Following the suggestion, a visit to London was made, and after walking along the King&#8217;s road, where everything seemed gray &#8211; the sky, the buildings, and even the people &#8211; a door with a canvas cover painted in many colors was discovered. This unexpected find led to an encounter with the Beatles, a moment that would leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<h2>Discovering the Beatles and Dandies<\/h2>\n<p>The door, which belonged to a business called Dandies, later found to be owned by the Stones, was a haven of color and sound in an otherwise dull environment. The sound emanating from it was irresistible, drawing in like a moth to flame. Inside, a large motorcycle and clothes unlike anything seen before awaited. This experience was a catalyst, sparking a fascination with the vibrant culture of London.<\/p>\n<h2>Immersion in London&#8217;s Culture<\/h2>\n<p>Every weekend was spent in London, immersing in its culture as if living there full-time. The city&#8217;s influence was profound, leading to the collection of clothes found in London to bring back to friends in New York. This sharing of London&#8217;s fashion was not just about clothing; it was about introducing a new way of life, a new perspective on style and expression.<\/p>\n<h2>Bringing London to New York<\/h2>\n<p>In 1967, the decision was made to open a shop in New York, inspired by the experiences and discoveries made in London. A small basement in a townhouse was found, marking the beginning of a new venture. This shop would serve as a bridge, connecting the fashion and culture of London with New York, offering a unique and exciting experience for those who entered.<\/p>\n<h2>The First Shop<\/h2>\n<p>The first shop, located at 229 East 53rd Street in New York, was a realization of a dream. It was here that the essence of London&#8217;s fashion scene was brought to life in the heart of New York. The shop became a reflection of the journey, from the discovery of Dandies and the Beatles to the creation of a space that embodied the spirit of adventure and style found in London.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to a New World There was a girl in the airline who said: &quot;If you go to London, you can spend the night in a pension in the Sloane Street for 6 US dollars.&quot; This piece of advice led to an unforgettable experience. Following the suggestion, a visit to London was made, and after<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-15435","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fashion"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15435"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15437,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15435\/revisions\/15437"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanamedia.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}