PS: Which swimsuit style (or specific swimsuit) will never go out of style and why?
Norma Kamali: The Bill has been in my collection since 1970. It is typical of classic, late '30s glam swimwear.
PS: Are you more focussed on trends or classics when it comes to silhouettes?
NK: I design swim more like art on the body with a 360-degree sculptural view.
PS: What swim fabrics are most flattering and long-lasting?
NK: Many fabrics are quite adequate, but it is mostly how you care for the swimsuit that keeps the fit and the quality long-lasting. Perspiration, sun tan oil, and chlorine needs to be washed out after each wearing.
PS: How long have you kept YOUR best swimsuits in rotation for, and what are they?
NK: Swimwear is timeless and I have many suits that were designed 50, 40, and 30 years ago, but you could never tell.
Image Source: Courtesy of Norma Kamali