Norma Kamali created the Sleeping Bag Coat, a 1973 design inspired by outdoor camping equipment.
Kamali adapted the practical shape and insulation of a sleeping bag into a wearable coat. The result combined a cocoon-like silhouette with warmth and portability, reflecting her interest in turning everyday objects and sportswear ideas into fashion.
The design became one of her signature innovations and helped establish her reputation for functional, unconventional clothing. Kamali frequently worked with jersey, parachute materials, and other fabrics associated with movement and utility.
The Sleeping Bag Coat is sometimes confused with later oversized puffer coats. Kamali’s design is specifically linked to the 1973 sleeping-bag concept and is recognized as an early example of fashion borrowing directly from outdoor gear.