Photo: Kristen Holtz Naim Taken on November 10, 2013
Born: February 28, 1964
Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio
Known for: The use of bold colors in her youthful, feminine, gypsy-inspired designs. Her commitment to making apparel in the United States.
Famous Admirers: America Ferrara, Kerry Washington, Eva Longoria, Lorraine Bracco, Illeana Douglas, Michelle Obama, Nicki Minaj, Blake Lively and Aida Turturro.
Retail Category: Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrance, Footwear
Brands: Nanette Lepore; Licenses under Nanette, Nanette Lepore
Fun Facts: In 2012 she guest-starred as a judge on Project Runway All Stars. Since 2010 she’s worked with politicians in New York on a campaign called Save the Garment Center, to help save industry jobs.
“I remember saying, I don’t need a store on Madison Avenue.”
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