Norma Kamali unveiled a wholesale designer collection exclusively for eBay yesterday, she also currently designs for Walmart.

Love Love Love Norma Kamali and everything she does…especially this unafordable stud collection.

Norma Kamali has been around since the 60s, which makes her quite old, yet she’s keeping it young by doing collections for Walmart (I’m addicted) and incorporating social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube…) for marketing purposes. She has also innovative online shopping by allowing people to try clothes on before buying, you have 48 hours before being charged for an item on normakamali.com.

 
After being a little off the fashion radar for a bit, Hilary Rhoda hits the pages of WSJ magazine in swimwear by Eres, Gucci, Chanel, and Norma Kamali.

The May 2009 issue also cites her in the list of contributors, thereby giving models just a little more credit.

The spread, shot in Miami, features one-piece suits, which you can see in action in WSJ’s behind-the-scenes video.

GALLERY: Hilary Rhoda for WSJ.

L.A. based designer John Ward has revived the idea of luxe sportswear with his new line, Maggie Ward. Taking a fresh, updated approach to modern basics, his Fall 2009 collection features elegant body-hugging leggings, tanks, thin knit sweaters and bodysuits that you probably wouldn’t want to actually do any real physical activity in. Using non-traditional materials such as artesian Japanese fabrics and washable stretch leather and velvet, these pieces only look casual yet are nonetheless comfortable. In addition to opulent details, Ward’s penchant for architecture is evident throughout the collection with the use of geometric patterns and semi-structural designs. From partying to shopping to just plain chillin’, Ward’s blend of simplicity and luxury makes this label a truly transitional staple.

Shocking as it might seem, there are still plenty of people who would rather try on clothes before purchasing it. They stray from the click and ship options and choose to head to the stores before they drop their hard earned cash. Well, Norma Kamali has an option you can’t refuse. Try-Before-You-Buy!!!

Basically, NormaKamali.com will send you items to try on at home. You have 48 hours to check out the item and if you don’t like it, ship it back.  This is the greatest thing to happen to the web since one-click checkout. You get to try on your item at home, check it out with all your goodies, and change your mind if it doesn’t work. 

Expect more brands to jump on the bandwagon as this becomes a standard of online shopping. 

Thanks Fashionista for pointing it out.