Tracee Ellis Ross Instagram – Tracee Ellis Ross, who is being honored as the Fashion Trailblazer at tonight’s WWD’s Style Awards, spoke to WWD about shopping off the runway rack with Azzedine Alaïa, walking for Mugler, what about her style never changes, and more.
Growing up the daughter of Diana Ross, who taught her the enduring appeal of “big hair and glamour,” immersed Ross in the fashion world early on. When she was a teenager she made her runway debut in Thierry Mugler’s famous 1991/1992 “Butterfly” show, followed by Mugler’s motorcycle show.
“On that trip, I stayed with Azzedine Alaïa for a night, and he allowed me to go through his racks from the show and choose clothes. I still have all of them. I cannot get them over my knees, but [I still have them],” she said. “I wore them all through college, those were my go-to’s. They were a high-waisted biker short in green with a long-sleeve G-string bodysuit that went underneath with buttons that was the most beautiful outfit. I had it in gray, green and chocolate brown. I still have all that.
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Report: @leighnordstrom | Posted on 03/Jan/2025 23:57:12
