As a child, Tracy Reese was exposed to fashion from all the women in her family. As a child she enjoyed sewing and making trips to the fabric store with her mother, as well as sketching her own clothing designs. When Tracy realized she could make a career in fashion she decided to attend the Parsons School of Design. After-school she gained experience working for several fashion companies, including Perry Ellis. Then in 1998, Tracy launched the first of three clothing lines, all of which feature feminine pieces rich with detail and color.