Disruption is the key.
I've disrupted myself and my company so many times.
We are in the most disruptive time in my lifetime and the most exciting too.
Every woman will own something in her wardrobe by or influenced by the subject of today's big interview.
Whether it's a jacket with shoulder pads, a drawstring swimsuit or even a pair of sweatpants, such is her reach.
You can find her work in the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the cover of Whitney Houston's first album.
In her autobiography, I Am Invincible, she declared,
I will age with power and purpose and influence change because I know my purpose.
So to talk to us about a life of glamour, parties and wellness,
I'm Emma Nelson and I'm joined by Norma Kamali for The Big Interview.
Norma Kamali, welcome to The Big Interview.
Thank you.
I have to ask you, wellness is such a big part of your life now and we'll talk about it later on in this interview,
but how are you feeling today?
I'm feeling good.
I'm in London on a beautiful day.
Great, thank you.
Let's take you from London right back to where you were born, New York City.
Tell us about your childhood and your parents, most notably your mother who you have said was born in the wrong period.
She wasn't able to take charge of her own life in the way that probably you and I were able to,