Tracy Reese facts for kids

Tracy Reese designs, 2008.

Tracy Reese is a famous American fashion designer. She was born on February 12, 1964. Tracy Reese creates stylish clothes for women. She also designs cool accessories and home items like bed sheets. She is an important member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. She joined this group in 2007.

Growing Up and Learning Fashion

Tracy Reese grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She went to Cass Technical High School. From a young age, she loved making clothes. She often sewed alongside her mother. They would sit side by side at their own sewing machines.

In 1982, Tracy moved to New York City. She wanted to study fashion design there. She attended the Parsons School of Design. She finished her degree quickly in 1984. After graduating, Tracy worked for different fashion companies. She even became the head of women's clothing for Perry Ellis. Later, she started her very own fashion brand.

The Tracy Reese Fashion Brand

Tracy Reese launched her own fashion brand in New York City in 1998. Her main brand, Tracy Reese, makes clothes that are ready to wear. These are clothes you can buy and wear right away. She also designs resort wear, which is clothing for vacations.

Tracy also created other clothing lines. These include Plenty, which started in 2000, and Frock!, which began in 2006. These lines offer clothes at more affordable prices. Plenty also focuses on items for your home. In 2009, she launched Tracy Reese Black Label.

What Makes Tracy Reese Designs Special?

Tracy Reese's designs are known for being feminine and having a classic, old-fashioned feel. She uses bright colors in her fabrics. Her clothes often feature detailed patterns. She also adds fun, bohemian touches to her designs.

You can find Tracy Reese's clothing and home items in many big stores. These include Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman, and Nordstrom. Her first special store opened in New York City in 2006. In 2011, a second Tracy Reese store opened in Tokyo, Japan.

Famous People Wearing Tracy Reese

Many famous people wear Tracy Reese's designs. One very well-known person is former First Lady Michelle Obama. She wore Tracy Reese dresses on several important occasions. This included a family trip to Hawaii. She also wore a Tracy Reese dress for a speech in 2012. This speech was at the Democratic National Convention.

Teamwork and Collaborations

Tracy Reese has worked with many other companies. These partnerships help her designs reach more people. Some of her collaborations include:

• Tracy Reese for HUE hosiery (since Fall 2007)
• Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen (since Fall 2007)
• Plenty by Tracy Reese for Keds (since Spring 2009)
• Tracy Reese by Jamberry (February 2016 to August 2016)
• United Airlines uniform program (started 2018, paused 2020)

See also

• Council of Fashion Designers of America
• List of fashion designers