Fashion Designer Tracy Reese Has Plenty Going On
Of all the fashion designers I’ve admired, Tracy Reese holds a special place in my closet. Back in the 90s when she launched her eponymous brand and her diffusion line Plenty, it was novel to discover a woman designer who was young, gifted and Black like me. Her clothes were always joyful, with exuberant color and lush fabrics such as colorful silks that evoked India. I bought everything of hers that fit. My most treasured piece is a turquoise silk dashiki embellished with African beads and cowrie shells; I keep it wrapped up like a wedding dress so it lasts forever. So when I had a choice this Wednesday between going to Napa to meet a big name cult winemaker or Anthropologie Palo Alto to meet Reese, it was no contest. Reese greeted me warmly “Hi I’m Tracy,” with a big smile and handshake that ended with a little squeeze. …
October 28, 2019