Tracee Ellis Ross just entered into the designer space, she released a limited-edition eyewear collaboration with the historic French brand Emmanuelle Khanh on April 7, 2026. The collection focused on bold, oversized shapes that mirror her style. The debut included two signature frames which are “Freedom”, an exaggerated mask-style sunglass designed for full coverage, and “Truth”, a vibrant, aviator-inspired optical frame available in colours like bright green, cherry red, and yellow.

The “Freedom” frame is a mask-style design with full coverage. It comes in five colourways, from inky black and classic tortoiseshell, to deep red, keeping the colours within a neutral range to offset the bold design. “To me, this is a perfectly practical pair of sunglasses. They give you full coverage. We stayed in the natural range of color because the frame is so exaggerated,” Ross explained.

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The “Truth” is a pilot-shaped optical frame drawn from the Emmanuelle Khanh archive. It functions as a prescription glasses and offers maximum vision, available in bold colours within bright green, cherry red, and lemon yellow. “I love an aviator because I think they look good on everybody. For the color, we went vibrant and joyful, just like me,” she said.

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If you are a fan of Tracee Ellis Ross, you should know she consistently embraces bold choices. Her styling choices are intentional, the collection follows the same approach. She has been wearing Emmanuelle Khanh in public for years, long before the collaboration was announced. At the 54th NAACP Image Awards in 2023, she showed up in bright purple Emmanuelle Khanh frames. The relationship between her and the label had been building for a long time.

Glasses have been part of her life since she was six, so entering this category felt natural. Emmanuelle Khanh’s creative director Eva Gaumé described the collaboration as a celebration of bold femininity. Founder Emmanuelle Khanh, a pioneer of French ready-to-wear in the 1960s who passed away in 2017, was best known for her signature oversize eyewear, and Ross fits right into that story.

The frames were handcrafted in France and Italy in limited quantities and are available at The Webster stores and online at EK.FR. She remains a prominent figure in fashion and this collection is further showing her influence in fashion.

Mimi Yina the visionary behind the brand Medlin Couture, known for her exquisite taste in style and high-fashion, stepped away from her traditional cooperate neutrals and gave us a simple unified silhouette. Mimi attended the Women’s Crush Wednesday on March 25, 2026, hosted by Amaka Diane Okeke in a Pink tailored suit from her brand Medlin Couture and styled by her. She shared the photos on her Instagram with the caption “A testament of God’s Grace”.

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She wore a structured, double-breasted jacket featuring sharp peak lapels and a standing collar that added a modern touch. The tailored waist and flap pockets created a powerful, feminine shape. She paired the suit with the same pink shade of midi-length pencil skirt that fitted her properly, stopping just below her knee to maintain a professional yet chic line.

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For accessories she went with a more executive approach. Mimi wore simple silver stud earrings and a classic gold wristwatch. Her hair was styled by Beatrice Hairline in a straight, low ponytail with a clean center part. Yina’s makeup done by Ruth Thompson Brand was a perfect matte finish which included, defined brows, soft smoky eyeshadow with winged eyeliner and a neutral brownish nude lip. She completed the look with lavender open-toe heels that had sparkling straps wrapped around the ankle.

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As the woman behind Medlin Couture, Mimi Yina has built a reputation for precision and taste. She designed it, styled it, and she wore it to a room full of women celebrating impact and excellence.

Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, widely known as Kiekie, has built a strong presence around fashion that feels expressive. As a content creator and media personality, her style choices often sit between playful and structured. She is not afraid to lean into bold textures or combine pieces that are not usually paired together.

That is what makes her “Season in Denim and Pearl” worth paying attention to.

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This phase of her style focuses on two materials that do not usually share the same space. Denim is often linked to casual dressing. Pearl, on the other hand, is usually seen in more dressed-up settings. Kiekie brings both into one look and makes them work without looking forced.

The base of the look is denim. She wears a two piece set in skirt and structured blouse from Accost Collection. Not in the regular pants everybody would have expected her to style in. The cuts are clear, and the fit is intentional.

Then comes the pearl detail. Instead of wearing pearls in the usual way as a jewelry she spreads them across different parts of the outfit. On both the top and skirt.

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One styling choice that stands out is how she pairs her jewelry, shoes and bags. She understands colour proportion and blends it well in this outfit. Since the pearl details are more visible, she styled in a white pointed toe sling back heel and matching bag. The idea is to match the tone of the outfit without overcomplicating it.

If you want to try this style, start with one strong denim piece. It could be a pair of wide-leg jeans or a denim jacket. Make sure it fits well and holds its shape. Then add one pearl element. It could be a top with pearl details or a simple pearl necklace layered over a plain shirt.

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Here is a simple way to build the look:

-Choose a structured denim piece as your base.
-Add one pearl-focused item, either clothing or accessories.
-Keep your top or inner layer simple if your denim is heavy.
-Stick to neutral colours to keep things balanced.
-Pick footwear that matches how dressed up or relaxed the outfit feels.

Denim keeps the look grounded. Pearl introduces contrast. When done right, the outfit feels complete without looking overworked.