Tracy Reese is an American designer celebrated for her rich colors, bold prints, and joyful, feminine designs for modern women. Since launching her namesake brand in New York City in 1998, Reese has built a career spanning over two decades, with successful sub-brands including Plenty, Frock!, and Black Label. Her collections have been featured in leading retailers like Barney’s, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, and Anthropologie. Reese’s designs have been worn by icons such as First Lady Michelle Obama, who wore a custom Tracy Reese dress at the 2012 Democratic National Convention, as well as Sarah Jessica Parker and Oprah Winfrey.
A longtime member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Reese serves on its Board of Directors and chairs the Sustainable Strategies Committee and Black Advisory Board. She also serves on boards, including the NEST Artisan Guild, the College for Creative Studies, and Remake Our World, and has advised the United Nations’ Conscious Fashion Campaign.
In 2019, Reese relocated to her hometown of Detroit and launched Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese, a sustainable, responsibly produced brand. Hope for Flowers champions slow fashion, local garment production, and community impact through arts education and apprenticeship programs, empowering Detroit’s underserved communities.
