New York Fashion Week :: Nanette Lepore [The ZOO]

Nanette Lepore

Nanette Lepore :: Spring Summer 2006

Oh, Halleluiah! There was color, color, and more color and of course to go with the flow, a few quieter tones thrown in from time to time for Nanette Lapore's Spring 06 showing. The collection had some of her signature girly-girl silhouettes but with a bit more structure. The patterns and Guatemalan-style lace on some of the looks gave femininity without being overly frilly. The styling was sassy with bright beaded necklaces and printed belts. There was an overall, forties flavor to this collection, featuring nipped in waists, ruche dresses, and bold prints. All would have be comfortable on the set of I love Lucy and to be honest, I think that's when women really knew how to power dress! It was all shoulder and swish, movement and color. I loved it. The makeup and hair were perfect for the collection, with hair in a tousled forties roll and kiss curls, and the makeup in a smoky taupe-green and a deep berry stained lip.

I think a lot of pieces in this collection will be on many a fashion - girls hit list... including mine! The ivory silk halter with the striped swing skirt's got my name all over it.... [Kelley Quan]