Tracy-Lee Rosslind’s relationship with fashion and creativity has always been instinctive, rooted in a family where entrepreneurship and artistry were part of daily life. “Originality, sustainability, craftsmanship, and design were woven into my life from the beginning,” she says, recalling how her father, a leather designer, and her mother, a passionate stylist, shaped her early understanding of style. From pageants to stage productions, these early lessons would later inform a career that spans over three decades.
Starting in television and modeling as a child, Rosslind gradually expanded into styling, content creation, and entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to tell stories and uplift her community. She reflects on her early media work: “When I created Girls at Play TV, it was to showcase women of colour in ways I had never seen on television. Women who worked hard, played hard, travelled, inspired, and embodied multidimensionality.” This commitment to representation and creativity has been a throughline in her work, whether on-camera or behind the scenes.
Known as a “master of all trades — don’t tell me about Jack,” Rosslind balances multiple roles by following her passions and building cohesive creative ecosystems. For her, every project is interconnected. “If I’m going to be on stage, I design looks that speak the same energy and aesthetic as the message I’m delivering. It’s like a thousand puzzle pieces forming one larger vision,” she explains.
Sustainability and ethical fashion remain central to her mission. She defines ethical fashion as “fashion that uplifts the community and its creators, that does not harm the environment or the people making it.” Her dedication to locally sourced, consciously produced fashion has positioned her as a thought leader across Africa.
“Ethical fashion uplifts the community and its creators, and does not harm the environment or the people making it. Africa has always been the soul of creativity, and it is our responsibility to lead with innovation and consciousness.”
This December, Rosslind takes her advocacy to the continental stage as host of the 2025 African Fashion & Arts Awards in Abuja, Nigeria, where she is also nominated for Stylist of the Year and her company, Haze Enterprises, for a Sustainable Green Fashion Award. Reflecting on the opportunity, she says, “Being recognised on a continental platform while returning to a country whose creatives I’ve poured so much of my soul into feels like a true full-circle moment.” Her keynote and mentorship sessions will focus on breaking barriers for emerging creatives. “Everything begins with an idea, paired with the self-belief to pursue it and the willingness to do the work that turns a vision into tangible reality,” she shares.
Looking ahead, Rosslind hopes her legacy will inspire conscious creativity across the continent. “I want to create revolutions, not trends,” she says. “Fashion can reflect both our shared experiences and our unique differences. Creativity can be a form of healing, unity, and self-expression.” Across decades, continents, and stages, Tracy-Lee Rosslind continues to define what ethical luxury and sustainable creativity can look like in Africa, guiding a future where beauty, responsibility, and artistry coexist.