Learning you are diagnosed with breast cancer is one of the most terrifying moments in a woman’s life, but taking the diagnosis and turning it into the motor that drives you to conquer your dreams, is nothing but a sign that woman is a total warrior. Atlanta designer, Tracy Nicole Prather is the vivid example of what women are capable of doing and overcoming when faced with a dramatic situation in life. Prather was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, and while she had a stable job as an occupational therapist, it became apparent it was time for her to listen to her inner self and follow her dreams to become a fashion designer. Fastfoward to 2016 and Tracy Nicole has been highlighted in publications like Essence, Lucky Magazine,
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I made sure all of my judges had the appropriate materials and I named each of my garments after women that inspire me. This it's much more than a clothing line. There is a motivation behind it, and I believe that came across the presentation. Each of these garments are named after a woman. Some of these women I have never met, but they inspire me by everything they have done.
How did battleing with cancer changed the way you designed?
When I was going through recovery, the only outing I had was going to the doctor. I therefore, found myself running to the sowing machine and making all of these outfits to the point that it turned into a thing at the doctor’s office of “what is Tracy going to be wearing today?" and that sparked a conversation about my clothing. Throughout the recovery I kept designing, and I finally launched my first collection right after my recovery. It made me want to accomplish more and truly living my purpose. My collection is very versatile for any age bracket
Any advice you have for new designers, specially women?
Hone in in what makes you and work on creating your own name. There is always room for everyone so I would not worry about any competition because you can grow in your own
I made sure all of my judges had the appropriate materials and I named each of my garments after women that inspire me. This it's much more than a clothing line. There is a motivation behind it, and I believe that came across the presentation. Each of these garments are named after a woman. Some of these women I have never met, but they inspire me by everything they have done.
How did battleing with cancer changed the way you designed?
When I was going through recovery, the only outing I had was going to the doctor. I therefore, found myself running to the sowing machine and making all of these outfits to the point that it turned into a thing at the doctor’s office of “what is Tracy going to be wearing today?" and that sparked a conversation about my clothing. Throughout the recovery I kept designing, and I finally launched my first collection right after my recovery. It made me want to accomplish more and truly living my purpose. My collection is very versatile for any age bracket
Any advice you have for new designers, specially women?
Hone in in what makes you and work on creating your own name. There is always room for everyone so I would not worry about any competition because you can grow in your own