Lili Reinhart’s Rom-Com Inspired Fashion
Lili Reinhart celebrated her 30th birthday amidst the press tour for her movie Love Hypothesis, channeling ’90s and early 2000s rom-com aesthetics. Instead of a traditional celebration, she wore a vintage Nanette Lepore coat, famously donned by Jennifer Garner in 13 Going on 30.
A Nostalgic Tribute
On September 17, just after her milestone birthday, Reinhart was seen in New York City, sporting a lace-trimmed slip dress from Fleur du Mal, vintage Jimmy Choo kitten heels, and the ivory coat that echoes iconic rom-com style. Fans of the 2004 film must have felt a wave of nostalgia, as the coat was a central piece in Garner’s role.
How She Found the Coat
The coat’s journey to Reinhart was serendipitous. Violet Savage, daughter of designer Nanette Lepore and custodian of her mother’s archive, revealed that Instagram led to the interconnectivity. After seeing Savage wearing the coat on TikTok, stylist Ib Abdel Nasser connected with her to borrow the piece for Reinhart. They aimed to evoke the playful spirit of the rom-com, leading to a series of text exchanges between Savage and Nasser.
The Impact of Nostalgia
Savage described the moment as kismet, having recently rediscovered the coat in the archives. The coat’s re-emergence not only sparked a fashionable dialogue but reignited interest in Lepore’s influential designs, spotlighting their relevance in contemporary fashion.
Conclusion: A Fashion Renaissance
As Lepore rejoins the fashion scene at Maria Cecilia, she intends to keep the core femininity of her brand alive while appealing to long-time fans. The whimsical nature of her designs remains, suggesting a potential comeback to the rom-com genre that originally showcased her talent. With Reinhart’s homage, we may be witnessing a resurgence of nostalgic styles in modern cinema.
