Unlike other designers, Nanette Lepore’s models did not look like walking trees or bushes with dark leaves – few of the models were bulked up with big, round layers on top, while wearing sleek, form-fitting skirts or pants.  Many of the shows, especially from designers who target younger market featured this kind of styling – something that became a bit boring after two or three shows. It was as if they just wanted to show everything in the line at a time.  Anyway…

Colour-wise, the Fall/Winter 2014 collection was filled with burgundies, mauves and blacks, and consists of Nanette Lepore’s signature, fun, feminine, yet possibly office-friendly looks.  And even though this is not considered a “holiday” collection, there are several dresses that would work very well at parties.  What I like about the collection and Nanette Lepore in general, is how the designs have a playfulness to them, while at the same time, isn’t too “childlike” or “immature.”  Whether one is 15 or 85+ there is something to wear.

While many of the skirt lengths won’t work well on certain figures, unlike other collections, Nanette Lepore’s upcoming collection certainly has more choices.  The looks definitely target more “regular” people, even if only “straight size” models are used in the shows.  It would be interesting, however, if the designer and her team decide to use a combination of “real people” and models, just like the DKNY show earlier in the week.  I would actually love to see a variety of sizes (Chiara de Blassio is not exactly model thin, but wore Nanette Lepore at her father’s inauguration as mayor of New York City) as well as heights!  Many women love Nanette and it would be great to see what the styles look like on different people.  Of course, this is purely fantasy, and one is probably more likely to see the variety on fashion blogs and social media.  Oh well.