A hairstyle so big, it needs its own spotlight
Tracee Ellis Ross shows up with a look that’s more statement than style.
The story
Tracee Ellis Ross attended WWD Honors, wearing a big curly hairstyle and a Celine outfit, while also highlighting her brand Pattern Beauty and Ulta Beauty.
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Our reading
Tracee Ellis Ross arrived at WWD Honors with a hairstyle so voluminous it could have been mistaken for a hair salon’s display window. She saved it for a night out, not a photoshoot, which is the kind of thing that makes you wonder if she’s just trying to prove she can do anything, even if it’s just wearing her hair like a crown.
She also wore a Celine outfit, which is the kind of thing that makes you wonder if the brand’s fall 2026 collection was designed for people who want to look like they’re attending a fashion event but aren’t sure what they’re doing there. The jacket was collared, the trousers were wide, and the coat was draped—like a fashion version of a ‘just in case’ strategy.
She and Ulta’s CEO both had red lips, which is the kind of thing that makes you wonder if they’re trying to signal power, or just trying to look like they know what they’re doing.
