"The way that interior designers play with textiles and they also play with hardware. And all of these elements together can make a really rich mix and I wanted to incorporate that into the clothing," said Reese. "Every season I come to Tracy Reese and...

When I arrived backstage, I spied the designer seated like one of the models, relaxed amid the pre-show chaos, having her nails painted instead. The perfect scenerio, I thought, for an interview. Admittedly, I got through three of our xoJane "Same 5...

Mara Hoffman and Rachel Roy designed wide-brimmed hats. Joanna Mastroianni and Michael Kors opted for furry Russian-inspired hats. Lacoste, Nicole Miller, Ruffian, Danna Karen, Betsey Johnson and Ralph Lauren went retro with fedoras, Stetson, Gatsby,...

You can update your look very easily," Fino told IBTimes Fashion & Life. Lower hemlines were in unison with the return of "the lady." Women will be keeping their gams undercover for Fall 2012. Numerous designers from Tracy Reese to Nanette Lepore to...

eBay. Sporting $200 price tags, the designer totes will be available exclusively on eBay beginning March 20. Buyers on a budget can also choose from four styles of canvas totes that will sell for $45 each. During the program's inaugural collection last...

For anyone who was privileged enough to grab a ticket to this year’s fall 2012 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, they could certainly call the styles sauntering down the runway pieces of art. Lucas Jackson / Reuters A model presents a creation from the Tracy...

Some of the collections that included orange were those from Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Carlos Miele, Zac Posen, Tracy Reese and Carolina Herrera. Jason Wu, Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone, Prabal Gurung and Victoria Beckham were among those...

Shoes and handbags are tossed into paper bags, and everything is loaded onto the back of a moving truck. "It's about 15 to 20 minutes of chaos backstage, and then security is pushing us out," says Laurisa Truemper, who directed backstage activity for...

It's as if we invaded her personal (ginormous) studio. The backdrop of the runway was a mix of photographs of people and places, colors and patterns, all inspirations of Reese. Friends and family gathered to wish her well, models prepped in hair and...

It has mostly been used to describe African-American fashion designers. If you lined up the work of Tracy Reese, Stephen Burrows, and Sammy B. , would there be a common thread that could be traced back to their race? The common thread in each of their...

But this fall, standing out starts with your footwear! The color-blocking trend we loved for spring has migrated south for fall/winter. Designers like Tracy Reese and the team at J.Crew (in order below!) outfitted their models in two-toned booties and...

Beauty Notes: Update your look with an easy to manage, natural looking ponytail for when you’re on the go or looking for a cool alternative to stick straight hair that’s full of texture and subtle volume. TRESemmé Stylist Jeanie Syfu created a wearable...

Ebanks dazzled at Tracy Reese’s Fall 2012 Show in a blue dress, a classic Chanel shoulder bag, and the same $1,395 Christian Louboutin Sex Patent Leather Pumps Ashanti wore to the Falguni & Shane Peacock show: While Selita went for super demure with a...

Her collection is fun, flirty, and very modern. Filled with bright colors, intricate prints, her collection had great pieces for mixing and matching. There is something for everyone in this collection. You have the gold lame mini-skirts for the party...

Fur: Vests and jackets trimmed with purple and aqua fur accented several of Nicole Miller's ensembles, while Rachel Zoe used faux-fur coats and hats to complement her rock-star-inspired collection. Tracy Reese had a fantastic, bright tomato duffle coat...

Reese really is the expert in incorporating wearable loud and fun printed shifts, pants and skirts into her fashion collections, and this season was no exception. She stuck to her roots and sent girly, yet sophisticated designs down the runway. A mix of...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York continues with Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Tracy Reese, Joy Cioci, Derek Lam, Timo Weiland, Falguni & Shane and more, check out all the images below! Let us know if you have any favorites,...

Want to wear this sexy pony for a certain Valentine tonight? Here are tips from Tresemme hairstylist Jeanie Syfu, who crafted these ponies for the runway (see the below shopping box for the specific products she used on the models). 1. Apply a...

Runway Review: Tracy Reese gives us a colorful fall 2012 collection that balances strength with feminity with her use of punchy colors, large tropical prints, sturdy fabrics paired with draped silk, and silhouettes that accentuate the female shape. It's...