Vintage Seekers Unveils Rare Norman Norell Fashion Collection

May 28, 2012 - PRLog -- The spotlight shone on the designer when Michelle Obama wore a vintage 1950s lace Norman Norell dress for the television special Christmas in Washington in 2010, which was believed to be the first time a First Lady had dressed in vintage in the public eye.

Vintage Seekers’ http://www.vintageseekers.com/ Norman Norell fashion collection consists of 40 original pieces all dating from the 1960s, ranging from jewel-coloured A-line dresses to his trademark military-style peacoat.

Norman Norell is considered one of the most influential designers in American fashion history. He won the first ever Coty American Fashion Critics Award. Norman Norell designs are still a popular feature in the collections of major museum such as the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Parsons Fashion Collection and the Smithsonian.

During his lifetime, Norman Norell was regarded as a rival to the great French courtiers such as Chanel and Dior. His designs were lauded for their glamour, timelessness, and high-quality construction – his signature styles including sequined ‘mermaid’ dresses, nautical references, oversize pockets and buttons. However, after the designer’s death in 1972, the company floundered and it was closed down a few years later. As such Norman Norell has faded into relative obscurity in the past few decades although his pieces are still sought-after by vintage fashion collectors.



For more information please contact Roberta Dalla Bona on Roberta@vintageseekers.com and +44 (0)207 836 5596