Pleated velvet straight-leg pants
NORMA KAMALI's pants release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $123, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · NORMA KAMALI
- Category · Pants
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Quality Analysis 60/100
These pleated velvet pants, made from a mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric, offer a good balance of structure and comfort. While the plush velvet and high-rise design are stylish, the "concealed zip fastening along back" could be a point of vulnerability if not well-reinforced.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
These pants are crafted from plush velvet, which suggests a soft and luxurious feel against the skin. However, the "non-stretchy fabric" and "exaggerated high rise that mimics the cinching shape of a corset" might limit overall comfort and movement.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This garment is made from 91% polyester and 9% spandex, with a lining of 95% polyester and 5% spandex, indicating the use of conventional fossil-fuel synthetics without any mention of recycled content.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Leg Opening | Rise | Inside Leg | Hip |
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| x small | — cm | 58 cm | 38 cm | 41 cm | 87 cm | 78 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Norma Kamali’s statement pants are designed with an exaggerated high rise that mimics the cinching shape of a corset. They're tailored from plush velvet and have straight legs enhanced by pleats. Wear yours with leather and lace to elevate your look through texture.
Editors’ Notes: Norma Kamali’s statement pants are designed with an exaggerated high rise that mimics the cinching shape of a corset. They're tailored from plush velvet and have straight legs enhanced by pleats. Wear yours with leather and lace to elevate your look through texture.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size High-rise, designed for a wide-leg fit Slightly long in length Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing a size XSmall Model measurements: Bust: 81cm/ 32" Waist: 64cm/ 25" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Black velvet Concealed zip fastening along back 91% polyester, 9% spandex; lining: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
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