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In Her Shoes: Tracy Reese

Sep 13, 2023
Tracy Reese, fashion designer with over five decades of experience, discusses the evolution of the fashion industry, starting a business against all odds, the burden and optimism of the current situation, navigating the industry as a black female designer, and promoting sustainability in fashion.
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  • The fashion industry needs to be held accountable for greater inclusivity and diversity.
  • Tracy Reese emphasizes the importance of sustainability and responsible practices in the fashion industry.

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The Lack of Inclusivity and Diversity in Fashion

In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the lack of inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry. They highlight the importance of holding the industry accountable and trying to move towards greater inclusivity. The speaker shares their personal experience of writing a piece on being black and working in fashion, and how it led to conversations with Tracy Reese, a black female designer and champion for black designers in the industry. They discuss the changes that have occurred over time and the work that still needs to be done.

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