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10 Facts About Nanette Lepore

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Nanette Lepore was born on January 1,1964 and is an American fashion designer based in New York City.

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Nanette Lepore moved from Ohio to New York City, where she began to develop her professional career as a designer.

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Nanette Lepore attended New York's Fashion Institute of Technology and graduated with a degree in design.

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Nanette Lepore gained celebrity in the fashion world after she returned to California, opening a boutique store in Los Angeles and selling her outfits to clients in Europe and Asia.

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Nanette Lepore began to have her items featured in the American store chain, Neiman Marcus.

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Nanette Lepore gained renown for her flair on the runway and began to attract stars like Aida Turturro, Illeana Douglas, Lorraine Bracco, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, and America Ferrera.

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In spring 2007, Nanette Lepore launched a collection of shoes with Keds.

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Today, Nanette Lepore is sold across America, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Macy's.

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Nanette Lepore has boutiques in Chicago, Boston on Newbury Street, and in New York in Soho and Madison Avenue.

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In 2010, Nanette Lepore is working with New York politicians to help save jobs in the New York Garment District through the Save the Garment Center campaign.