Tracy Reese Spring 2018 RTW

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“The woman makes the clothes.”

Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese presented a collection for Spring 2018 that was bold in color and rich in prints. Featured were wide-legged pants, flowing dresses and over-sized suits - all very chic, very modern and very wearable. But Tracy Reese did much more than present a beautiful collection - she sent a clear-cut message about diversity and how the fashion industry needs to embrace dressing all women. Her models ranged in age, ethnicity and size.

The models were speaking to the audience though we couldn't make it all out, so what were they saying? Tracy told Vogue: “I wanted them to tell their stories about their journeys, their dreams, and their aspirations, in whatever language felt most natural to them." This action just made an already strong presentation stronger and authentic.

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Tracy Reese Fall 2016

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I immediately got a nostalgic feeling upon laying sight on this collection. I later learned that I I was supposed to. Tracy Reese looked to the past for inspiration when designing her Fall 2016 collection which serves as an homage to her hometown of Detroit. This is a beautiful collection that I just can't get enough of. Perhaps it's my love of menswear? Tracy has achieved a harmonious balance between elements of menswear and feminine sensibility. The juxtaposition of herringbone coats, high waisted trousers, pretty lace dresses and vintage-looking furs make this collection a winner this NYFW season. The looks are casual, elegant and chic. And while they posses a nostalgic quality, it doesn't overpower the collection's freshness and modernity.

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