Nanette Lepore started the namesake brand in new York City's Garment District in 1992. Known for her signature prints, bold colors and timeless fit, Nanette Lepore is one of the premier names in contemporary American Fashion. 

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Nanette produced her first couture look at the tender age of nine outfitting a neighbor in a floral bedspread, beaded choker, and face paint. The girl posed in the family's front yard behind a hand-lettered sign declaring "Lepore", and thus began Nanette's lifelong love for fashion.

After completing her undergraduate studies at Youngstown University, she packed her bags and headed east to New York City's venerable Fashion Insitute of Technolofy. She earned her degree in design, married painter Robert Savage and set out to pay her dues in design studios around town. Bolstering a $5,00 loan from her father to start her own label, Nanette set out to create a brand that women around the world would come to adore.

Today, Nanette continues to design in her atelier in New York City alongside her husband, Robert, who helms the business side of the worldwide brand as its President. Nanette's tireless efforts to preserve and protect New York City's Garment District have been recognized by local and national politicians. 

Inspired by her worldwide travels and free spirit, her designs are adored among style-makers and celebrities including Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Scarlett Johansson and Lauren Conrad.