Nanette Lepore

They say true talent is recognizable at a tender age, and this is true in the case of fashion designer Nanette Lepore who had her first ‘model’ at the age of 9. Her father was an abstract painter, and Nanette constantly attributes her artistic genes to her parents. The year 1992 was a special one for her, marking the year she launched her own label, in a modest and unassuming penthouse office. Today, she commands a world famous brand, constantly designing gorgeous offerings from her atelier in New York City. Over the years, her success has snowballed, prompting the endorsements of famous style icons such as Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson.

Growing up in Ohio, Nanette Lepore credits her childhood as her fashion muse, gaining much inspiration from the influence of her Bohemian parents. She successfully incorporates bohemian themes into her dresses and tops, and each season, these take on the runway in funky, multicolored creations which manage to look chic and sophisticated whilst keeping in line with the hip theme. These dresses, jackets and gowns bear a touch of whimsy, and are breezy, light and especially catered to the free spirited.

Floral and faunal motifs are probably one of Nanette Lepore’s trademarks, and these are often splashed tastefully on most of her garments. In recent years, Nanette Lepore has waded into other markets, designing shoes and also recently launching her latest fragrance, Nanette by Nanette Lepore. Each and every design by Nanette Lepore is bold, vibrant and elegant with a bohemian twist, which makes them unique, placing them in a league, entirely their own.