Exclusive | Dance the night away in LoveShackFancy’s almost all-black Noir Nights collection

It’s hard to believe, but the designer who exudes playful pinks and pretty lilacs wore only black in her twenties.

That’s right, pastel-loving LoveShackFancy founder and creative director Rebecca Hessel Cohen once rocked New York’s unofficial color.

“Seriously, from head to toe,” she tells Alexa. “And while I was always super feminine, my uniform was a black miniskirt with a blazer and high heels.”

It wasn’t until Cohen gave birth to her first daughter that she fell head over heels for what she calls “pink, flowers and fantasy.” Her flirty dresses, see-through skirts and whimsical printed girly tops quickly became a favorite of celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Eiza Gonzalez, Emma Roberts and Sofia Richie. The extremely beautiful aesthetic of the lifestyle brand is also used as an adjective.

“I literally want everything,” model Leni Klum told Alexa at the LoveShackFancy fashion show in September.

However, it’s not just a dusty rose that looks romantic in LoveShack land. Hessel Cohen has presented Noir Nights, a monochromatic assortment of LBDs and citywear in darker shades, with a selection of ivory items for contrast. Turns out, tiered jet and tulle mini dresses look just as dreamy as blush ones.

“In honor of my twenty-year-old self and our daughters, with a little edge, it felt so right to offer all these gorgeous black styles this season,” explains the designer. “Obviously, dance and dress are at the heart of who we are. In light of this, we were inspired to create a collection that you can wear and go from NY to Paris, LA and Miami, wherever our daughter finds herself.”

The pieces go with anything black, but they’re anything but basic. Hessel Cohen embellishes them with her signature “tulle, vintage-inspired lace, shimmer, sequins, paillettes, crystals and beautiful jewels.” In terms of texture, there are soft velvets, smooth faux leathers and nubby tweeds.

Here’s a look at the ornaments from dusk till dawn.