"[1] Nanette Lepore moved from Ohio to New York City, where she began to develop her professional career as a designer.
Prior to moving to New York City, Nanette also earned an undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University.
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.
She also 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.
[2] In 2013 Lepore participated in Levo League's live business leader Q&A series, "Office Hours", to share advice with the site's community of young professionals.