Tracy-Lee Rosslind’s relationship with fashion and creativity has always been instinctive, rooted in a family where artistry and entrepreneurship 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, shaped her early understanding of style. Over the years, she has moved seamlessly between television, modeling, styling, content creation, and entrepreneurship, building a career that spans decades. “Master of all my trades, don’t talk to me about jack,” she jokes. Every role she has taken on feeds into the next, forming a cohesive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Recently, Rosslind was recognised on a continental stage at the African Fashion and Arts Awards in Abuja, Nigeria, where she hosted the ceremony and was awarded Stylist of the Year. Haze Enterprises, her company, was also nominated for the Sustainable Fashion and Green Innovation Award. “Being entrusted to host such a prestigious stage in Nigeria was already a monumental milestone in my career,” she says. “To then be recognised with an award for the work I have poured into this industry made the moment even more profound. Sustainability is a responsibility, not a trend. To have our work acknowledged affirmed that we are building with intention, not just visibility.”
Rosslind is now expanding her horizons between South Africa and Nigeria through the merger of Haze Enterprises and The Hayche Network, forming Hayche and Haze. “I have always believed that the true future of the continent lies in a unified Africa,” she explains, a belief instilled in her from a young age by her father. Nigeria holds a special place in her family’s story, and visiting the country herself confirmed that connection.
The Wasobia Experience, a cultural immersion organised by The Hayche Network, allowed her to explore Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu, engaging with communities and histories before formalising the business expansion. “I found warmth, brilliance, opportunity, and an overwhelming sense of belonging,” she reflects. “Africa does not need to be interpreted through an external lens. We must experience one another for ourselves.”
Rosslind also continues to use her platform to raise awareness about the ongoing violence on the Cape Flats, where gang-related crime has devastated communities for decades. In the first nine months of 2025 alone, over 2,100 murders were recorded in the region. “These are not abstract numbers,” she says. “They represent families, children, and futures. Every statistic is a story — of lives disrupted, of children growing up in survival mode, of mothers burying sons. People need peace to prosper.”
Fashion has always been one of the ways she expresses commentary and intention. Her look for the Bridgerton Premiere reinterpreted the Regency aesthetic through a distinctly Western Cape lens, incorporating Khoisan influence, local heritage, and natural abundance. Feather, ostrich plume, hide, and gemstones were deliberately chosen; a dried protea symbolised resilience, and a peace pipe highlighted traditional healing practices, including her advocacy for cannabis reform. “The look was not about spectacle,” she says. “It was about representation, reclamation, and responsibility.” She has similarly used fashion to comment on global trends, such as wearing a sequined gown structured like armour at the South African H&M launch — a statement about the impact of fast fashion on local manufacturing. In recent months, she has also styled & designed for Nontando Mposo (Editor in Chief of Glamour Magazine) for Glamour South Africa’s Women of the Year Awards, balancing sustainability, local design, and storytelling in her ensembles.
Beyond accolades and expansion, Rosslind reflects on the personal journey behind her momentum. Decades in the industry have brought not only triumph but betrayal, disappointment, and seasons of rebuilding. Her mantra – fall down eight times, get up nine – is less a motivational slogan than a lived reality.
“I have learned to be kinder to myself, to understand that alignment is everything. Sometimes we are in more of a rush than what is meant for us. There are lessons that need to be learned before elevation arrives.”
Television still holds a special place in her heart. Appearing on Expresso Morning Show before leaving for Nigeria and returning with her award, as well as being welcomed onto The AM Show, brought moments of full-circle connection, allowing her to share her journey with audiences across borders.
Legacy remains central to her work. For Rosslind, it is about creating avenues of pride, power, and opportunity for the next generation. Her daughter, Mia, is a guiding force, motivating her to build structures that will outlast her own career.
Through decades, continents, and stages, Tracy-Lee Rosslind continues to expand her vision — building ethically, creatively, and responsibly — without ever losing the foundation of purpose, integrity, and craft she has stood on since childhood.