She has done the “sleeping bag” coat, made pants out of parachutes, put Everlast in the category of cocktail wear, and even designed Farah Fawcett‘s iconic red one-piece. Cut to 2011 and Norma Kamali might just have outdone herself in terms of melding innovation, functionality, and sex appeal.
Meet cargo foil. Got the itch for a night out in the dead of winter? Always the boundary-pusher, Norma has taken the need to stay warm to stylish new heights, so you don’t need to pick between looking hot and staying warm. To the unknowing observer, this hooded mini-dress, in shiny black or gunmetal, looks like it’s only designed to appear futuristic. But this naughty-looking dress has a nice surprise. It’s made from nylon-lycra foil – this is, like, NASA-level stuff – so your body heat is contained. Eight hours of warmth is ensured via heat packets, stealthily hidden all over your sexy little dress (take them out and this insulated number will keep you cool when you want). The future is now! Even Judy Jetson didn’t look this cute. At Norma Kamali for $525.
Pair with: Stay toasty from head to toe with Wolford‘s Winter Soft Logic tights – this velvety fine-knit looks like your typical sultry stocking, but they are made to ensure you stay warm, while the seamless waistband means no bumps. At Neiman Marcus for $58.
