Tracy Reese's clothes just make you smile. Photo: Mark Von Holden, Getty Images
INSPIRATION: "Fierce optimism and edgy romance in a palette inspired by the work of Pierre Bonnard," a turn of the 19th-century French painter.
BEST LOOKS: "Passion fruit" colored trench coat; floaty lavender floral dress with a wide V-neckline; floral on black background sequin mini-slip.
ACCESSORIES: Large, brilliant-hued, twisted bracelets by Tracy Reese
WHO WAS THERE: Gabrielle Union, Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Kerri Hilson, Caitlin Crosby, Reshma Shetty
WHAT WE THOUGHT This was the kind of collection that makes an audience cheer, and that is exactly what this audience did. Paint-box colors, easy-to-wear silhouettes, pretty dresses that still have an edge, what's not to love? Skirts that came with loose elastic gathers at the hem were much more appealing than the retro-1980s pouf making appearances elsewhere this fall. An ecru leather mini-trench and passion-fruit trench looked ready for spring breezes. There we lots of vibrant blues and periwinkles, and a little black thrown in for good measure. Tracey Reese's Spring 2010 collection was nothing short of joyful. Even the models sauntered down the runway with hints of knowing smiles. No wonder the audience cheered.
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Tracy Reese- Spring 2010
Tracy Reese, Spring 2010
Mark Von Holden, Getty Images
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010
Tracy Reese - Spring 2010