Tracy Wilkinson
b.1965 Sheffield, UK.
Lives and works in Los Angeles California
EDUCATION
1988 MA Fashion and Textile Design
Royal College of Art. London UK
1986 BA (hons)Fashion and Textile Design
De Montford University, Leicester, UK
SHOWS
2023
Solo Show
SPACEBLOOM
SPACEBLOOM
Los Angeles
California
California
2017
Solo Show - SOTOTGRANDE
Los Angeles, California
2017
Group Show - NEW CALIFORNIA CRAFT
Los Angeles, California
2016
Group Show - FRESH START
Santa Monica, California
2012
Group Show - FOR YOUR ART – PLANTING
Los Angeles, California
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2023
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL
EMERGING ARTIST GRANT
RESIDENCIES
2023
BYRDCLIFFE GUILD
WOODSTOCK NY
2024
BALTIMORE CLAY WORKS
(UPCOMING)
(UPCOMING)
BALTIMORE
MD
MD
PUBLICATIONS
2019
Creating Spaces - Chronicle Books
Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung
2018 Feature
Play Japan – Japan 'Refreshing Creativity'
Magazine
2018 Feature
California Life – Japan
Magazine
2017 Feature
Toc Toc Editions – France 'Take a walk on the creative side'
Sophie Denux
2017 Feature
D2 – Norway
Magazine
2017 Feature
Vogue Germany
Magazine
Feature
Elle Décor – Japan
Magazine
Feature
Luxe Magazine USA - 'The Bohemians’
Magazine
2015 Feature
Monocle Magazine – UK
Magazine
2015 Feature
Madame Figaro – Japan 'File 02 – Los Angeles'
Magazine
Feature
Anthology USA 'Making it work'
Magazine
2014 Feature
Brutus Japan - 'Recapturing Culture'
Magazine
Feature
LA Times – USA - 'Handcrafted'
Magazine
FASHION DESIGN RESUME
Creative consultant with 30 years of experience in building efficient and effective working design teams for both established and emerging brands. A visual storyteller, able to build brand identity through color, design, fabric and fit. Experience in working harmoniously with both creative and business teams, communicating a strong vision, while understanding unique business demands. A firm believer in open communication, adherence to deadlines and a fair, diverse and respectful work environment
1990 - PRESENT
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Clients
Hansel From Basel
Kilte Collection
Brochu Walker
Juicy Couture
Uniqlo
Beyond Yoga
Velvet
Calme
Michael Stars
Leen
J Crew
Hansel From Basel
Kilte Collection
Brochu Walker
Juicy Couture
Uniqlo
Beyond Yoga
Velvet
Calme
Michael Stars
Leen
J Crew
1998-2008
FOUNDER AND CEO - MON PETIT OISEAU
Designed and developed 10 collections of 20 styles in all categories
Art Direction for seasonal look books, promotions and website
Maintained 7 full time employees and multiple independent sales teams
Maintained solid connections with specialty stores worldwide
Collection was sold to better specialty stores – Barneys NY, Fred Segal, Beams (Japan) Paul and Joe (France) and Anthropologie and over 100 stores in the US and Europe
Art Direction for seasonal look books, promotions and website
Maintained 7 full time employees and multiple independent sales teams
Maintained solid connections with specialty stores worldwide
Collection was sold to better specialty stores – Barneys NY, Fred Segal, Beams (Japan) Paul and Joe (France) and Anthropologie and over 100 stores in the US and Europe
1994-1998
DESIGN DIRECTOR - WOMENS - MOSSIMO INC
1993-1995
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Clients
Guess
Mossimo
J Crew
Nautica
Guess
Mossimo
J Crew
Nautica
1990 - 1993
BANANA REPUBLIC - WOMENS WEAR. DESIGNER