Inspired: Nina McLemore

Nina McLemore has dressed some of the most powerful women in the world, from Hillary Clinton to PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi. Her work has established her as the go-to designer for women seeking style that complements, rather than distracts, from their authority. A former executive at Liz Claiborne, McLemore grew up in Mississippi, studied economics in college, and earned an M.B.A. from Columbia University. In 2001, she launched her own self-titled label, offering timeless staples that were damage resistant, flattered all shapes and sizes, and appealed to women looking for a revamped, high-end alternative to the pantsuit. Today, McLemore has 14 stores across the country. Here, the 69 year-old designer shares her inspirations [...]

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