Ernie stretch-lamé pareo
NORMA KAMALI's swimwear release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $75, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · NORMA KAMALI
- Category · Swimwear
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This pareo, made from lightweight stretch-lamé, is designed for beachwear and offers comfort and versatility. While the polyester-spandex blend provides stretch, its delicate nature and "hand wash" care instructions suggest it's not built for rugged use.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This Ernie pareo promises a comfortable experience, thanks to its lightweight and stretchy fabric, which includes 5% spandex for excellent flexibility. Its "One Size" design is noted to comfortably fit a range of body shapes and sizes, ensuring an adaptable and easy fit.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This pareo is made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex, conventional fossil-fuel synthetics without any mention of recycled content, which impacts its sustainability.
Measurement breakdown
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| Size | Length |
|---|---|
| One Size | 114 cm |
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Editors’ Notes: Norma Kamali has been at the forefront of beachwear since the '70s and her designs remain nothing short of legendary. This black 'Ernie' pareo is made from stretch-lamé and is just the thing to wrap around one of the brand's iconic 'Diana' swimsuits.
Editors’ Notes: Norma Kamali has been at the forefront of beachwear since the '70s and her designs remain nothing short of legendary. This black 'Ernie' pareo is made from stretch-lamé and is just the thing to wrap around one of the brand's iconic 'Diana' swimsuits.
Size & Fit: Comfortably fits those who are between a size XSmall-Medium and all body shapes Designed to be worn multiple ways Lightweight, stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and normally wears a size Small Product measurements: Length: 114cm / 44.9in
Details & Care: Black stretch-lamé Ties at side 95% polyester, 5% spandex Hand wash
Delivery & Returns: Find out more about our delivery options . Try items in the comfort of your own home. If they're not quite right, you've got 28 days to request an exchange or return and send them back to us. We'll collect them from your nearest UPS drop off point. Free returns are offered within 14 days of delivery.