Reminder from Trace Ellis Ross herself, “Minimal doesn’t have to mean boring.”
E! Network hosts the annual People’s Choice Awards which allows the world to vote on a variety of categories all involving the entertainment industry. Honorary awards are given to a select few celebrities directly from the network. Tracee Ellis Ross deservedly won the 2020 Fashion Icon of the Year with her unique and impactful outfits. She embodies future trends and creates certain styles that may seem different at first, but many come to crave them shortly after she struts down the streets to a red carpet or a simple dinner. E! describes her style as “trailblazing” and “one-of-a-kind”. This award will show homage to her already respectable resume. Known professionally as an American actress, singer, television host and producer, this female is a leading force in the industry. A busy schedule is not unusual for Ross, so she has to be on top of her appearance for the multitude of interviews and meetings and events. From this award, her style evidently speaks for itself.
Big and bold is the way to go. Bright colors remain a staple in Ellis’ closet and seem to be on her body more than the average person. Ranging from hot pink to a vibrant yellow to a royal blue, she does not shy away from sticking out of the crowd. Jen Neal, General Manager of E! News, Live Events and Lifestyle Digital, speaks out about her “transcendent style”. She does not stop at the color aspect of fashion, she gravitates towards more patterns, more detail, more fabric, more everything!
Deeply rooted in her past, Tracee claims that “as a child fashion was my armour”. Mother, Diana Ross, greatly impacted her passion for fashion. She continues to explain how her mother never stepped foot out of the house in a full sweat suit. The glamour did not stop when Diana came home, there never came a time that Tracee could remember her mother not being put together on a lazy Sunday. Coordination was key for Diana, as it is to her daughter. Signatures of hers include matching trousers and a slew of different colored jackets to match every pant. “I can’t stand having my toes and fingernails painted different colours, my shoes must match my belt and my knickers must match my bra.” Daughter of Diana Ross visibly took after her mother and the award is just one more proof point.
A home in Paris introduced her to the art of gold jewelry and decadent pieces that will “always be etched” into the fashionista.Twins, Java and Rosie, are a main contributor to her attachment to chic looks.
Major designers such as Chanel, Valentino, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, etc., have all dressed the actress for special occasions. Her name is renowned in the fashion world and no designer could turn her down. Her style is undeniable, coming from the designers themselves. Ahead of the times, Tracee actively includes designs in her wardrobe from Black artists. Pyer Moss, Off-White, Sergio Hudson, LavieByCk, CD Greene, and the list continues with her diverse collaborations.
Others who received the Fashion Icon Award are Gwen Stefani and Victoria Beckam. As of now, there are only three recipients to date, Ellis is the third. Serious inquiries only are perceptible to the category with such righteous icons.