Footwear company Keds is to form a partnership with fashion designer Nanette Lepore for its spring 2007 collection.

The collaboration will lead to the creation of twelve to fifteen styles, including ballet flats, skimmers, peep toes and d'Orsay flats. Each style will incorporate Lepore's signature prints and embellishments.

The limited edition collection will debut on August 2 at a private reception at the Nanette Lepore Boutique at The Forum Shops, Las Vegas, to coincide with the WSA trade show.

Select styles will also be featured New York Fashion Week, September 12.